I would just like to say

landowner said:

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It's this stuff

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Ahhh.... melamine-faced particle board. Always difficult. Having paper-tape on the cutting (face side) and a saw that only cuts on the down stroke (there's a lot of double-cut saws out there that cut on the return too, nasty things).
The only other successful method I have found is to use a fine-toothed circular saw with the depth set so the teeth only just break through on the face side and cut from the back. Or cut it on a table saw set similarly.
We all feel your pain.

Brown said:

I wonder how they trim that stuff in the factory? It must be some sort of guillotine.

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I was wondering that
Thought maybe a very fine tooth circular saw
I'll have to try a few different blades
Jig saw always goes cock eyed when I use one so thats out

DanClarke said:

Ahhh.... melamine-faced particle board. Always difficult. Having paper-tape on the cutting (face side) and a saw that only cuts on the down stroke (there's a lot of double-cut saws out there that cut on the return too, nasty things).
The only other successful method I have found is to use a fine-toothed circular saw with the depth set so the teeth only just break through on the face side and cut from the back. Or cut it on a table saw set similarly.
We all feel your pain.

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Tried double layer of masking tape and fine hand saw but still chips

landowner said:

Tried double layer of masking tape and fine hand saw but still chips
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Well that's about as neat as anyone could hope to achieve at home with that stuff.

Stanleysteamer said:

Gonna go get one o them lectric chainsaws soon!

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I was thinking of getting the dewalt long reach one, might get another new petroleum one I'll see what
they have when I pick up my scaffy boards.

landowner said:

Tried double layer of masking tape and fine hand saw but still chips
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You need the blade that cuts downwards
Got a full pack of laminate cutting blades here.

Brown said:

I've found a battery one very handy. If you're doing jobs like hedge trimming, brushwood clearing or fencing where you don't need the chainsaw running all the time they're ideal.

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Battery would be good in France where getting power to places not near the house would be difficult. In fact if I use a hedge trimmer I sometimes have to put a genny in a barrow to be able to do it! But my petrol chainsaw is so good it isn't a problem.
But in the UK we can get to any part of the garden with extensions so for us it is ideal, although you do have to be careful not to cut through the wire. (Which I regret to say I managed to do once with the hedge trimmer.)
Having no batts or petrol engine makes it much lighter and easier, especially for Wifey.
So just picked it up.
Just need a sharpening file of the right size!

landowner said:

Need to cut some kitchen cabinet boards today but always get splintering on edges,
I do put tape on both sides before measuring and cutting but can never get a nice clean cut
I'm using a very fine hand saw

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Haven't read what anyone else has posted yet, but going down the cut with a Stanley knife first, just to cut the laminate, then using a jigsaw so the cut is going in the right direction i.e. blade teeth cutting into the visible bit. Tricky without the right blade as you otherwise have to do it blind from tother side.
https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/jigsaw-blades/cat5980008?suitablecuttingapplication=laminate

Turktowner said:

I gots the titan corded chain saw. Ran it for three hours Saturday chopping up pallets. It has some kind of slipper clutch so the chain stops as soon as you takes off the power. Dunno if that's a feature elsewhere but is good.

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I'd expect that to happen, same as with a petrol one. Be bit dangerous if it didn't.
Good to hear it does the job though.
Cheers mate!

landowner said:

I was wondering that
Thought maybe a very fine tooth circular saw
I'll have to try a few different blades
Jig saw always goes cock eyed when I use one so thats out

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You'll need a straightedge, preferably clamped down, a good stanley knife and lots of patience.
and when you have finished, to spend a bit of time tidying it up with a bit of abrasive paper, or whatever we are supposed to call sandpaper nowadays.
And don't forget to seal the cut edge with summat like diluted PVA, or that pink sealant stuff. or even some paint!

landowner said:

Tried double layer of masking tape and fine hand saw but still chips
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That actually isn't bad at all. Fine file or a bit of sand paper, very gently, in the right direction, then seal it. Jobs a goodun!

Stanleysteamer said:

You'll need a straightedge, preferably clamped down, a good stanley knife and lots of patience.
and when you have finished, to spend a bit of time tidying it up with a bit of abrasive paper, or whatever we are supposed to call sandpaper nowadays.
And don't forget to seal the cut edge with summat like diluted PVA, or that pink sealant stuff. or even some paint!

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Thanks for the tips
I'm using that iron on edging strip

MRI tomorrow then straight to a ward to speak to stroke team.. to say I'm worried is an understatement

landowner said:

Thanks for the tips
I'm using that iron on edging strip

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If you are using that stick/iron on tape, try to use it on the factory cut edge and line the edge of the tape as far as poss with the visible surface of the wortop. You'll need to ber very careful when you cut that around the profile of the front edge of the worktop. And then, again a fine file or sandpaper.
Did you pick up some of that fancy paint that matches the colour of the worktop, to disguise the joints? Not really necessary if you aren't butt jointing, but still handy to have.

kermit_rr said:

MRI tomorrow then straight to a ward to speak to stroke team.. to say I'm worried is an understatement

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Hey mate.
So sorry to hear this.
Having a meningioma, I have been through summat like it so I really do know how you feel.
Try to take a little comfort from the fact that with gamma knife stuff they can work wonders, so you may be lucky.
All the very, very best of luck with it all.
Fingers crossed and will be thinking of you.
Stan.

Stanleysteamer said:

If you are using that stick/iron on tape, try to use it on the factory cut edge and line the edge of the tape as far as poss with the visible surface of the wortop. You'll need to ber very careful when you cut that around the profile of the front edge of the worktop. And then, again a fine file or sandpaper.
Did you pick up some of that fancy paint that matches the colour of the worktop, to disguise the joints? Not really necessary if you aren't butt jointing, but still handy to have.

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Thanks, getting complicated now, might just fit it all up then paint everything and put formica tops on

kermit_rr said:

MRI tomorrow then straight to a ward to speak to stroke team.. to say I'm worried is an understatement

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Sending our best wishes and good luck!

@Stanleysteamer
Blurb says 0.1 seconds, are petrol as quick to stop? Just innerested..

My Old Landy said:

Sending our best wishes and good luck!

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Ditto that. Fingers crossed.

kermit_rr said:

MRI tomorrow then straight to a ward to speak to stroke team.. to say I'm worried is an understatement

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Oh Christ @kermit_rr sounds awful old chap. Wishing you all the very best! Chin-up!