Melamine

[DIY DAN]

Is there any way to cut 16mm melamine on a TS ( if it doesn't have a scouring blade) and stop the under edge cracking and chipping?

Appreciate any suggestions.

DIY DAN

[andyd]

Dan
I have obtained excellent results using zero clearance insert and a CMT Fine cut of blade for Carbatec. There practically no chipping and any chips are very minute and hardly noticeable.

Andy

[metester]

I get great results using a 40T blade on my Triton. A zero clearance insert is the way to go or alternately you could use a sacrificial piece of 3mm (?) mdf. You could also try masking tape along the cutting line.

[DIY DAN]

Thanks for the ideas guys. I've tried masking tape but it made no difference. Looks like a trip to Carbatec tomorrow.

DIY DAN

[coffenup]

when i cut mine I did a 2mm deep cut. then adjusted the blade to proper height & did final cut no chip out
double the work but it worked
Regards Michael

[Harry72]

I'll 2nd that what coffen said except I turn the sheet over 180

[fishflog]

Hey There,

I use a triple chip blade for melamine & Veneer Board.

Regards
Brian B