Thread: A blade to cut double side melamine and laminated chipboard

Originally Posted by PJM16

As mentioned above, a table saw fitted eith a scribe saw is best, and used in commercial shops with a proper blade, Leuca blades are the ones used where I did my apprenticeship. Also using a zero clearance insert should minimise tear out.

Another option is paying your local cabinetmaker to cut the material for you.

Good option. I always get a local joinery shop to supply, cut and edge-band (if needed). Prices are competitive, no cutting errors and I do not have to breathe mdf or melamine dust.

Originally Posted by PJM16

Another option is paying your local cabinetmaker to cut the material for you.

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Originally Posted by Caligula

It is my business for the last 20 years and I work with many schools.
The [schools] make Billy Carts, birdhouses, cars, etc.etc.

I have AKE triple chip tooth blade and it cuts pretty flawlessly in melamine. Its pretty dirty too (though still sharp). I dont use a zero clearance plate or anything. Its not something you can get off the shelf at a tool shop though. I think my father bought it through the saw sharpening guy but there would be AKE reps around.

Those who have used panel saws a lot - is there a need for triple chip tooth blades if you have a scriber?

Originally Posted by qwertyu

Those who have used panel saws a lot - is there a need for triple chip tooth blades if you have a scriber?

the scribing blade deals with the non-show side of a panel.

the main blade cuts the top surface of the panel.

The Melbourne AKE distributor is on Chesterville Rd Moorabbin, they do sharpening as well.

If you have a scriber you can use whatever blade you want, the scriber is set to be 0.1mm wider than the main blade so there's no chipping on the bottom

Hi. I'm in NZ and have been looking at the Leuco blade range for the same application. I bought a 10" triple chip recently for a Griggio dimension saw which I had access to, (until Dec 20th when I got laid off)! The table insert had 5mm clearance on the sliding table side and about 10mm on the parallel fence side, so there was no support for the melamine adjacent to the blade. Despite that, the finish was absolutely perfect on both sides.
There are a few options from other manufacturers - but this is the one I bought. Here's the label that was on the sleeve;
Lueco blade.jpg

Originally Posted by ChrisMitch

Hi. I'm in NZ and have been looking at the Leuco blade range for the same application. I bought a 10" triple chip recently for a Griggio dimension saw which I had access to, (until Dec 20th when I got laid off)! The table insert had 5mm clearance on the sliding table side and about 10mm on the parallel fence side, so there was no support for the melamine adjacent to the blade. Despite that, the finish was absolutely perfect on both sides.
There are a few options from other manufacturers - but this is the one I bought. Here's the label that was on the sleeve;
Lueco blade.jpg

According to the label, that's not a normal triple chip; it's a Leuco special with alternating pointed and hollow ground teeth. It's also 12", not 10"

Hi Caligula. I too have had to cut plenty of melamine for cabinets and my table saw does not have a scribing blade. I bought the following blade from Carbatec

CMT Industrial Fine Cut-Off Blade - 250mm - 80 Tooth | Carbatec

and it cut without any chipping whatsoever. You can also order reducing rings to get the 30 mm hole to match your arbour size (mine is 5/8"). The secret lies in the 40° angle to the teeth that creates a knife like point and the alternating bevel. I also have made plywood table inserts to close up the gap around the blade. I have found their mail order system to be pretty good. Hppe this is not too late to be helpful

Both surfaces are without chips