My local b@q only have square edge.
Worktop mitre joints without bolts...
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Don't know yet, though I assume that they are square edged. Pleased to report that I'm going there today to do the job with a jigsaw and worktop edging strips.
We had square edged worktops in our previous kitchen and yes, we had problems with the top edge coming adrift in the sink area. However, the worst issue was the multitude of scratches that appeared on the high gloss finish just days after I installed them.
Better cut by hand than with a jigsaw.
It takes less than 2 minutes with a sharp saw and the cut is a lot more precise.
Irwins hand saws are always on sale at major builders merchants for less than a tenner.
Use masking tape to mark the cut so you can see where you're going without problems.
It takes less than 2 minutes with a sharp saw and the cut is a lot more precise.
Irwins hand saws are always on sale at major builders merchants for less than a tenner.
Use masking tape to mark the cut so you can see where you're going without problems.
They definitely still sell them.
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Regardless, even with square edge laminate, you can not butt them up together.
Yes you can.They definitely still sell them.
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Regardless, even with square edge laminate, you can not butt them up together.
Ok, yeah you can butt up square edge laminate, but it will stick out like a sore thumb.
Where the front face meets the top edge, there is a chamfer. You need to remove the front face laminate over the section where the two boards meet.
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Yes , so it’s possible .
Indeed it is but any DIYer reading your initial post is likely to assume that you were suggesting that you could just remove the polythene covering and butt them up.
just to reinforce what others have said, a 1/2" chuck is essential. A 1/4" cutter will flex too much.
Should never assume .
Blimey mate. We are here to help DIYers. Why would you knowingly provide advice that could reasonably be interpreted incorrectly? If anyone follows your advice and it goes wrong, are they at fault for assuming that you were giving them good advice?
Had you said that square edge worktops can be butted up but only if one removes the front face laminate, I would have done the "thumbs up". You didn't do that though. You let the DIYers believe that you can butt up the two up, without explaining the extra steps required.
I occasionally make errors when offering advice. When corrected, I apologise. I wish that other people were willing to do that.
Any advice can be misinterpreted, I am not responsible for other peoples errors .
I will never waste my time going into great detail on every thing I post .
If people want details they can ask, it would be dumb not too.