I've got to trim a quarter inch off of the top of a pine cabinet to make
room for a new refrigirator. The cabinet sits above the refrigorator. I've
got the cabinet section off, and before I have at it with my circular saw, I
thought I'd like to hear suggestions on how to make the cleanest cut. I'm
looking for a very straight line, with no chips on the edge of the cut. Just
to make it difficult, I can't find an exact match for the original stain so
it will be difficult to hide any cutting chips or splinters.
I was thinking of using my circular saw with a new blade (what to get?) and
clamp a long level to use as a fence, then pray!
Any suggestions woule be most welcome.
-john
"John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I was thinking of using my circular saw with a new blade (what to get?)
and
> clamp a long level to use as a fence, then pray!
It sounds like you're looking for the safest, surest and cleanest way to
trim it. A circular saw might come out fine, but it makes for a high speed
"oops" if anything goes wrong. Since you have an orginal finish you want to
preserve, I think the safest surest way would be to use a hand plane. It
will definitely give the cleanest edge. It won't take long at all to plane
off a 1/4" on pine.
Bob
Probably a trim router (which I don't have...yet) and use two passes.
It has a smaller base and lightweight for maneuverability. Tack,
clamp, or use double-sided carpet tape a straightedge. I think a
circular saw would be a bit awkward to use, unless you have a small
one. If you tape along the "keep" side of the line, that will help
minimize splintering.
On Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:30:24 -0400, "John" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I've got to trim a quarter inch off of the top of a pine cabinet to make
>room for a new refrigirator. The cabinet sits above the refrigorator. I've
>got the cabinet section off, and before I have at it with my circular saw, I
>thought I'd like to hear suggestions on how to make the cleanest cut. I'm
>looking for a very straight line, with no chips on the edge of the cut. Just
>to make it difficult, I can't find an exact match for the original stain so
>it will be difficult to hide any cutting chips or splinters.
>
>I was thinking of using my circular saw with a new blade (what to get?) and
>clamp a long level to use as a fence, then pray!
>
>Any suggestions woule be most welcome.
>
>-john
>
(snip)I'd take the doors off and run it through the table saw using the
fence
> as the guide. It would be similar to cutting the top off a large box.
>
How many guys do you think it would take to run a refrigerator over a table
saw? ;) --dave
"no(SPAM)vasys" <"no(SPAM)vasys"@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> John wrote:
>
>> I've got to trim a quarter inch off of the top of a pine cabinet to make
>> room for a new refrigirator. The cabinet sits above the refrigorator.
>> I've
>> got the cabinet section off, and before I have at it with my circular
>> saw, I
>> thought I'd like to hear suggestions on how to make the cleanest cut. I'm
>> looking for a very straight line, with no chips on the edge of the cut.
>> Just
>> to make it difficult, I can't find an exact match for the original stain
>> so
>> it will be difficult to hide any cutting chips or splinters.
>>
>> I was thinking of using my circular saw with a new blade (what to get?)
>> and
>> clamp a long level to use as a fence, then pray!
>>
>> Any suggestions woule be most welcome.
>>
>> -john
>>
>>
>
> > --
> Jack Novak
> Buffalo, NY - USA
> [email protected]
> (Remove -SPAM- to send email)
John wrote:
> I've got to trim a quarter inch off of the top of a pine cabinet to make
> room for a new refrigirator. The cabinet sits above the refrigorator. I've
> got the cabinet section off, and before I have at it with my circular saw, I
> thought I'd like to hear suggestions on how to make the cleanest cut. I'm
> looking for a very straight line, with no chips on the edge of the cut. Just
> to make it difficult, I can't find an exact match for the original stain so
> it will be difficult to hide any cutting chips or splinters.
>
> I was thinking of using my circular saw with a new blade (what to get?) and
> clamp a long level to use as a fence, then pray!
>
> Any suggestions woule be most welcome.
>
> -john
>
>
I'd take the doors off and run it through the table saw using the fence
as the guide. It would be similar to cutting the top off a large box.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
[email protected]
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"Mike" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 18 Apr 2005 15:09:40 -0400, "no(SPAM)vasys"
> <"no(SPAM)vasys"@adelphia.net> wrote:
>
> >> Any suggestions woule be most welcome.
>
> >
> >I'd take the doors off and run it through the table saw using the fence
> >as the guide. It would be similar to cutting the top off a large box.
>
>
> I'd use the table saw too. I might put a piece of 1/4" or something
> under the finished front to protect it.
>
> Mike O.
My tablessaw is not that good anymore. I think I may try the router bit on
some scrap wood first, see how that goes.
Good suggestions from everyone. Thanks.
"Dave Jackson" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> (snip)I'd take the doors off and run it through the table saw using
> the fence
>> as the guide. It would be similar to cutting the top off a large
>> box.
>>
>
> How many guys do you think it would take to run a refrigerator over a
> table saw? ;) --dave
>
>
And would that justify an upgrade to a cabinet saw? ;-) - Patriarch
I had to do the same thing when we bought a new refrigerator. I used the
flush trim method and that worked except I couldn't get to the ends because
the router didn't have enough room. So I finished up on each end with one
of those Japanese pull saws very carefully. It looked very nice and the
only thing I had to finish was the bottom of the cut. Then it wasn't
noticeable.
After I pushed in the new refrigetor no one could see my pains taking work
because the refrigerator sticks out 10" farther than the cabinet. I am 6-3
and I am the only one in our house that can see it when I stand up on my
toes.
On Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:48:57 -0500, Patriarch
<[email protected]> wrote:
> "Dave Jackson" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
>> (snip)I'd take the doors off and run it through the table saw using
>> the fence
>>> as the guide. It would be similar to cutting the top off a large
>>> box.
>>>
>>
>> How many guys do you think it would take to run a refrigerator over a
>> table saw? ;) --dave
>>
>>
>
> And would that justify an upgrade to a cabinet saw? ;-) - Patriarch
It's Tuesday in Italy. Time to upgrade to a cabinet saw.
I'm looking at the Powermatic with the 30" fence option. (right now
I can rip about 12", so 30 seems like a pipe dream.)
http://www.woodworkingtips.com/etips/etip022500wb.html
is the safe and easy way to make a "small" cut. You
could use a router or circular saw depending on what
you have.
John wrote:
> I've got to trim a quarter inch off of the top of a pine cabinet to make
> room for a new refrigirator. The cabinet sits above the refrigorator. I've
> got the cabinet section off, and before I have at it with my circular saw, I
> thought I'd like to hear suggestions on how to make the cleanest cut.
"Max" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I've got to trim a quarter inch off of the top of a pine cabinet to make
>> room for a new refrigirator. The cabinet sits above the refrigorator.
>> I've
>> got the cabinet section off, and before I have at it with my circular
>> saw, I
>> thought I'd like to hear suggestions on how to make the cleanest cut. I'm
>> looking for a very straight line, with no chips on the edge of the cut.
>> Just
>> to make it difficult, I can't find an exact match for the original stain
>> so
>> it will be difficult to hide any cutting chips or splinters.
>>
>> I was thinking of using my circular saw with a new blade (what to get?)
>> and
>> clamp a long level to use as a fence, then pray!
>>
>> Any suggestions woule be most welcome.
>>
>> -john
>
> Quarter inch? Router with a flush trimming bit. Preferably down cutting.
> Fast, easy, clean.
>
> Max D.
Check that. Use a pattern bit. Follow a straight edge clamped to the
cabinet. (I'm still a little sleepy this morning after staying up late
working on some cabinet doors) <G>
Max D.
"Juergen Hannappel" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "BillyBob" <[email protected]> writes:
> ... but since this planing would be on end grain it takes longer *and*
> he risks breaking of large splinters at the end of the plate...
not a problem breaking things off if done properly. I find it hard to
believe the whole top of the cabinet would be all end grain ... strange
construction.
Bob
On Mon, 18 Apr 2005 15:09:40 -0400, "no(SPAM)vasys"
<"no(SPAM)vasys"@adelphia.net> wrote:
>> Any suggestions woule be most welcome.
>
>I'd take the doors off and run it through the table saw using the fence
>as the guide. It would be similar to cutting the top off a large box.
I'd use the table saw too. I might put a piece of 1/4" or something
under the finished front to protect it.
Mike O.
"BillyBob" <[email protected]> writes:
[...]
> preserve, I think the safest surest way would be to use a hand plane. It
> will definitely give the cleanest edge. It won't take long at all to plane
> off a 1/4" on pine.
... but since this planing would be on end grain it takes longer *and*
he risks breaking of large splinters at the end of the plate...
--
Dr. Juergen Hannappel http://lisa2.physik.uni-bonn.de/~hannappe
mailto:[email protected] Phone: +49 228 73 2447 FAX ... 7869
Physikalisches Institut der Uni Bonn Nussallee 12, D-53115 Bonn, Germany
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"John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I've got to trim a quarter inch off of the top of a pine cabinet to make
> room for a new refrigirator. The cabinet sits above the refrigorator. I've
> got the cabinet section off, and before I have at it with my circular saw,
> I
> thought I'd like to hear suggestions on how to make the cleanest cut. I'm
> looking for a very straight line, with no chips on the edge of the cut.
> Just
> to make it difficult, I can't find an exact match for the original stain
> so
> it will be difficult to hide any cutting chips or splinters.
>
> I was thinking of using my circular saw with a new blade (what to get?)
> and
> clamp a long level to use as a fence, then pray!
>
> Any suggestions woule be most welcome.
>
> -john
Quarter inch? Router with a flush trimming bit. Preferably down cutting.
Fast, easy, clean.
Max D.