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Steve15

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Since: Jun 23, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 10:03 pm
Post subject: formica trim finish technique.
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About the only formica work I have done has always had lee rail or edge over
it.

I'm building a drop leaf cabin table that will have a formica top with teak
rails around it.. No problem there. The table top base material is 3/4" ply.

However, I want to add 3/4"X3/4" edge where the the drop leaf joint will be.
I want to trim this teak down so it will be finished flush with the formica.

I can't plane or sand it flush without scoring the formica surface.

I'm thinking use the rotor with a flush trimming bit (which has a guide
bearing).. My question would be, will the guide bearing cause any marks on
the formica surface?? Is there something that I should put on the formica
surface (wax, etc) to prevent burn marks or scoring??

Opinions, suggestions or experiences.

Steve
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Brian Whatcott

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:40 am
Post subject: Re: formica trim finish technique. [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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You are over-thinking this one. Of several methods you could use, you
*could* hand plane the edge. Clamp a batten to the top so the blade
of the plane reaches only the teak edging, if you must.
Or apply scotch tape. Or....

Brian W

On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 19:03:00 -0800, "Steve" <esteve DeleteThis @hctc.com> wrote:

 >About the only formica work I have done has always had lee rail or edge over
 >it.
 >
 >I'm building a drop leaf cabin table that will have a formica top with teak
 >rails around it.. No problem there. The table top base material is 3/4" ply.
 >
 >However, I want to add 3/4"X3/4" edge where the the drop leaf joint will be.
 >I want to trim this teak down so it will be finished flush with the formica.
 >
 >I can't plane or sand it flush without scoring the formica surface.
 >
 >I'm thinking use the rotor with a flush trimming bit (which has a guide
 >bearing).. My question would be, will the guide bearing cause any marks on
 >the formica surface?? Is there something that I should put on the formica
 >surface (wax, etc) to prevent burn marks or scoring??
 >
 >Opinions, suggestions or experiences.
 >
 >Steve
 >s/v Good Intentions
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WaIIy

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Since: Oct 29, 2003
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:02 am
Post subject: Re: formica trim finish technique. [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 19:03:00 -0800, "Steve" <esteve RemoveThis @hctc.com> wrote:

 >About the only formica work I have done has always had lee rail or edge over
 >it.
 >
 >I'm building a drop leaf cabin table that will have a formica top with teak
 >rails around it.. No problem there. The table top base material is 3/4" ply.
 >
 >However, I want to add 3/4"X3/4" edge where the the drop leaf joint will be.
 >I want to trim this teak down so it will be finished flush with the formica.
 >
 >I can't plane or sand it flush without scoring the formica surface.
 >
 >I'm thinking use the rotor with a flush trimming bit (which has a guide
 >bearing).. My question would be, will the guide bearing cause any marks on
 >the formica surface?? Is there something that I should put on the formica
 >surface (wax, etc) to prevent burn marks or scoring??
 >
 >Opinions, suggestions or experiences.
 >
 >Steve
 >s/v Good Intentions
 >

They make a ball-bearing bit just for this and it works well. Just keep
the formica clean and also check the bearing for glue buildup.
Touch up with a mill file.

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terry1

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Since: Nov 05, 2003
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:02 am
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spray wd40 on the bearing before starting. It will help in keeping the glue
from sticking to the bit and bearing. I use blue masking tape along the
edge of the formica for the bearing to ride. Since teak is a dense wood
and may cause overheating of the bit. Make sure you use a variable speed
router atleast at the 1/2 inch arbor size. My best advice would be to mill
a small rabbet along the edge of the formica to allow the formica to set in
and fit the formica to the cutout
Terry
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