Blade for cutting kitchen worktops

[cult]

Dont have the money to invest in a plunge saw so just looking a blade for my hitachi circular saw for ripping through kitchen worktops. Any recommendations.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Are you ripping them or was it an unfortunate choice of word?

 

[cult]

Are you ripping them or was it an unfortunate choice of word?

Sorry, cutting them.

 

[MikeJhn]

Kitchen worktops traditionally are cut with a 1/2" plunge router as they make a better job of it with less/no chipped edges, taken in 5:10mm passes they are much better than any type of saw.

Mike

 

[Phil Pascoe]

If you must use a saw, don't use a 24 tooth blade designed for ripping (hence the question).
I've just bought https://www.saxtonblades.co.uk/tct-circ ... 85mm-at40t for mine - I haven't used it yet, but I've had their blades before and they're good value for quite good blades.

 

[cult]

If you must use a saw, don't use a 24 tooth blade designed for ripping (hence the question).
I've just bought https://www.saxtonblades.co.uk/tct-circ ... 85mm-at40t for mine - I haven't used it yet, but I've had their blades before and they're good value for quite good blades.

Just remembered i think i have one of them in my lock up.

 

[cult]

Kitchen worktops traditionally are cut with a 1/2" plunge router as they make a better job of it with less/no chipped edges, taken in 5:10mm passes they are much better than any type of saw.

Mike

i will be using the 1/2 inch plunger for cutting the mitre. The blade is for cutting the straight line at the ends. Maybe ill use the router aswell if its better.

 

[MikeJhn]

I assume you are using a jig for the masons mitre, in which case the jig can also be used to cut the scribe for the end into a wall or just for the free end, IMO much better and risk free than a circular or plunge saw.

Mike

 

[cult]

I assume you are using a jig for the masons mitre, in which case the jig can also be used to cut the scribe for the end into a wall or just for the free end, IMO much better and risk free than a circular or plunge saw.

Mike

Broke my last jig so going to buy a new one. Since i would only use it once a year if even, i dont know what one to buy . Dont want to be spending ridiculous money on one

 

[Woodmonkey]

If you do use your circular saw remember to flip the worktop so there underside is facing up as you'll get a nicer finish underneath

 

[cult]

If you do use your circular saw remember to flip the worktop so there underside is facing up as you'll get a nicer finish underneath

Isnt that so the blade digs into it rather than blowing out from behind

 

[Woodmonkey]

If you do use your circular saw remember to flip the worktop so there underside is facing up as you'll get a nicer finish underneath

Isnt that so the blade digs into it rather than blowing out from behind

Exactly, so the tear-out will be on the top surface

 

[MikeJhn]

I assume you are using a jig for the masons mitre, in which case the jig can also be used to cut the scribe for the end into a wall or just for the free end, IMO much better and risk free than a circular or plunge saw.

Mike

Broke my last jig so going to buy a new one. Since i would only use it once a year if even, i dont know what one to buy . Dont want to be spending ridiculous money on one

Travis Perkins and I am sure others hire them out.

Mike