Can An Angle Grinder Cut Laminate

How and with what to cut the laminate. The choice of tools and the nuances of sawing laminated flooring When laying laminate, you cannot do without cutting some of the boards. And here is how to cut the laminate so that chipping and chips do not work. There are several ways, but not all of them will give the perfect cut.

Circular Saw. Requires Experience

You can also cut the laminate with a circular saw, equipping it with a disc for metal work. At the same time, we put the board prepared for cutting and marked out on some flat plane. The laminated film should not be on the bottom, as with a jigsaw, but on the top. Slowly and smoothly moving the circular disc along the cut line of the mowing line, we obtain a smooth and high-quality cutting surface. During operation, the disc does not get stuck in the laminate.

But for those who have never taken such an instrument in their hands, it will be difficult for habit. It takes a lot of effort and effort to achieve the desired result. Having acquired the skill over time, it will be possible to saw the laminate very quickly and efficiently. But this process requires patience.

 

We arm ourselves with an electric jigsaw

It is good if you have a jigsaw at home equipped with a file for wooden surfaces.

 

Before sawing, mark the cut line with a pencil, and then cut through the film of the laminated coating with a knife or awl. Now grip the board tightly (face down).

The speed of the power tool must be high. You must try to cut smoothly enough, without jerking the jigsaw, so that no chips occur. Having got used to it, it is possible to quickly and accurately saw laminate boards. Over, an excellent result is obtained when sawing both along and across the board. It seems that the answer to the question, the better to cut the laminate, is clear. Of course a jigsaw.

We pick up a hacksaw

Laminate hacksaw, of course, sawn, but it is not very suitable for such work. After all, the teeth of a hacksaw, designed for woodworking, are intimidatingly large, and the top film of the floor covering is so thin. Just look. Ugly traces will remain from these teeth. And it’s hard to cut the pressed laminate structure with a hacksaw. Hands get tired.

To get a better result, arm yourself with a fine-toothed hacksaw. For example, a hacksaw designed for cutting metal may well work. Chips on the cut can be avoided, but cutting with a fine-toothed hacksaw will be more difficult than a tool for woodworking. However, if you do not intend to cut the laminate in large quantities, then this method is fine. The quality of the cut, of course, is not perfect, but quite tolerable.

And here are the promised little tricks: before you cut, stick a piece of masking tape on this place. If you do this, then no chips are formed at the cut site. Over, the laminate board must be laid face up. And in order for the cut to be smooth and clean, the hacksaw must have fine, frequent teeth.

Since the laminate is pressed using special mechanisms, then, naturally, it is better to saw it not by hand, but with an electric tool.

For example, an electric hoe (reciprocating saw) is quite suitable for this, which is increasingly used by home craftsmen.

 

Like all other tools, the angle grinder is divided into classes, professional and household tools, as well as by their design features.

This is perhaps the most widely used tool outside of the drill. Many people work with an angle grinder, but not everyone is wondering about the correctness of the manipulations performed, from the point of view of personal safety and quality of work. In this article, we want to devote you to the basic subtleties of working with this tool and consider in detail the following questions:

Let’s go in order.

How TO CUT CORRECTLY AN angle grinder?

Before you get started, you need to prepare your angle grinder. We mean the choice of rig (disc). The following points should be considered here:

1. Disc diameter. Remember, the smaller the disc diameter, the more revolutions (higher rotational speed) it can handle, and vice versa.
2. The choice of a disc depends primarily on the material with which you plan to work and the design features of your instrument.
3. Pay close attention to the legend and markings on the disc. Having carefully studied them, you will understand whether the selected equipment is suitable for the proposed work.

Also, always follow safety precautions and wear special equipment such as gloves, goggles, long sleeved robes and closed shoes.

First of all, clear the workplace of unnecessary items. Securely fix the workpiece to be processed, having previously marked it on it, if necessary. Let’s get to work.

Always hold the tool firmly and confidently with both hands. Take a steady body position. You need to stand so that sparks do not fly on clothes and, even more so, in the face during work.

Always remember about such a thing as kickback. This is the most dangerous thing that can happen when working with a grinder. It can occur if the disc is strongly jammed in the workpiece. In such a situation, the angle grinder will be thrown back sharply. Monitor the process to avoid this.

Also remember that the power cord of the angle grinder must be insulated from sparks during operation. If you need to move the instrument to a different work surface, be sure to turn it off first and then unplug the power cord. The same should be done in the event of a power outage. As soon as there is no electricity, turn off the instrument and then unplug it from the mains. If this is not done, then when power is restored, the angle grinder will start to work in a chaotic mode again and can cause irreparable harm to your health, those around you or damage objects around.

The most frequently asked question that arises among novice craftsmen is the following: How to cut an angle grinder correctly: for yourself or away from yourself? Many do not give this special significance, but in vain.

Bulgarian manufacturers advise their consumers the following: The tool should be used in such a way that the course (direction) of the cut coincides with the direction of rotation of the disc.

Experienced craftsmen have a clear answer to this question: You need to make a cut from yourself. This is for your safety. In case the angle grinder is pulled out of your hands, the tool will be thrown in the opposite direction from you. If you cut towards yourself, when the above situation occurs, the tool will fly to your feet. We will not describe the consequences. You can imagine them yourself.

If you are cutting parts or workpieces that have thick metal, cut them in an extremely straight line.

When working on a part such as a corner or when cutting a profile or profile tube, which is usually quite long, cut the overhanging edge. Otherwise, if you make a cut in the place between the supports, such an outcome as a jamming of the blade due to the deflection of the workpiece is possible.

If you are cutting a corrugated sheet (sheet metal sheeting), metal siding (metal siding) or metal tiles, take care of the presence of special anti-corrosion substances that need to be lubricated in order to avoid sudden corrosion.

In case you are cutting paving slabs or paving stones, get a special diamond cut disc.

Reinforced concrete, concrete and other similar materials must be processed with special discs for stone.

If you need to cut a gas or oxygen cylinder, be very careful as it may explode due to the remaining trace of gas or condensation. It is better not to carry out such work at home.

If you need to cut glass or, for example, a mirror. The most trivial ceramic disc will suit you.

When working with material such as wave slate, be careful to avoid chipping and unevenness.

It is possible to process rubber with an angle grinder, but not necessary. If you understand what we mean.

Grooves, springs, rebar or channel can also be cut with an angle grinder.

Need to cut drywall or polycarbonate? Do this very carefully to avoid chipping and breaking the material. You will need neatness if you need to cut glass mosaics. For example, if you are cutting off excess parts from a pasted arch, cover the cut and the part to be cut off with masking tape or construction tape. This minimizes the possibility of cracks and prevents debris from scattering on the floor after cutting.

How TO CUT A TILES WITHOUT CHIPS ANGLE GRINDER?

As we said above, the range of applications for the angle grinder is incredibly wide. She also acts as an excellent helper when cutting material such as tiles or tiles. But, a logical question arises regarding the equipment: How is it better to work on tiles? To carry out this type of work, you need to get a grinding diamond wheel and a tile holder. It is hardly possible to work without dust with this material, so take care of a protective mask in advance.

Let’s take a closer look at the process itself and how to cut tiles or tiles without chips.

• The easiest way is to cut straight. Fix the tile well so that its edge remains suspended along the mowing line of the cut and get to work.
• The next method to be noted is cutting at a 45 angle. This method is more complicated than the first one. First, we cut the ceramic tile with a straight cut. Then, when cutting the disc, the angle grinder is guided at an angle and remove the unnecessary part. Next, we grind the cut with sandpaper.

How TO CUT CORRECTLY THE METAL angle grinder?

First, let’s talk about the dangers that lie in wait for the master when cutting metal with an angle grinder, namely:

1. Fragments of the disc, in the event of a break;
2. Powerful stream of sparks and small abrasive particles;
3. In some cases, the inability to hold the instrument in the hands.

Now, here are some tips for working with metal.

If you have no experience in this type of work, then, for a start, it is worth practicing on unnecessary details. If in the course of work, you decide to change the cutting plane when the disc is inside the workpiece, this will immediately lead to its breakage.

To increase the life of discs, especially expensive ones, they need to be cooled. This is done with water. It is necessary to water the cutting area. It is advisable that you work with a partner who will carry out all these additional manipulations.

Also, breaks of 5-7 minutes every 20-30 minutes of work will help to increase the service life of the equipment, and the tool itself. This rule is especially important when working with household angle grinders. This way you will keep your instrument from overheating.

It should also be remembered that you should not put pressure on the angle grinder during operation, otherwise it may fail due to overheating, or the disc will jam. If you feel that performance is too slow, try changing the drive.

Can the angle grinder CUT WOOD?

Many experienced craftsmen claim that cutting wood with an angle grinder is to be. Our opinion: it is really possible to cut wood with an angle grinder, but it is extremely unsafe, inconvenient, slow and of poor quality. And that’s why.

Firstly, during operation, the disc of an angle grinder gets very hot and becomes incredibly fragile. The slightest misalignment can result in a ruptured disc. You can find out about the consequences of this situation from the pictures on the Internet.

Secondly, when working with a disc equipped with victorious solders, these solders can easily get under the skin. And this is a direct way to the hospital, because you cannot remove them on your own, plus all this is fraught with infection.

Thirdly, when using a disc on wood, the teeth can grab more wood than you expect, and this, in turn, will lead to that. That the angle grinder will simply rip out of your hands. It is very dangerous!

We hope we have explained in an accessible way why you cannot use an angle grinder when working on wood and you will not even try.

But, as practice shows, many craftsmen at home resort to using an angle grinder in the process of processing materials such as chipboard, chipboard, laminate, OSB board or plywood. This should be cut as carefully and in compliance with all safety measures. Otherwise, you can not only spoil the material, but also be injured.

How TO EXACTLY CUT an angle grinder?

In order not to spoil the workpiece and make a high-quality smooth cut of the angle grinder, you will need to perform a number of preparatory measures, which we will discuss in this part of the article.

1. Markup. All ingenious is simple. First we mark, then we cut. Take pipe cutting as an example. First, use a chalk or marker to apply the size, then use paper or duct tape. The main thing is that the edge is even. We take the selected auxiliary material and carefully wrap it around the pipe. Its border will be a clear and accurate marking of the cut. When performing work, it is important to remember that under no circumstances should you change the position of the tool stroke. Otherwise, the disc may jam or break. So, do not put additional pressure on the tool, as this will immediately be reflected in the curvature of the cut and spoil your workpiece.
2. It is very important to choose the right thickness of the circle. There is a simple axiom at work: the thicker the material you work with, the thicker the disc should be. When choosing a tool, consult an expert in the field and pay attention to the marking of the grinding wheel applied to his shirt.

How TO SAFELY CUT AN Angle Grinder?

The work of an angle grinder is a matter that requires constant attention and control, because the consequences of accidents are irreversible. Therefore, before starting work, take care of the following:

• Take care of the protection of all parts of the body: face, hands, eyes.
• Clean the work area from excess, especially the place where the sparks fly out, remove all combustible materials away.
• The workpiece to be machined must always be securely fixed.
• Be sure to install the protective cover.
• Hold the tool firmly while working.
• At the end of the work, wait until the disc rotation has stopped completely, place the angle grinder with the disc facing up so as not to damage it, unplug the tool from the mains and check that there is no smoke or signs of fire.

What CANNOT BE CUT with an angle grinder? Basic ERRORS

The list below shows the materials that the angle grinder can work with. It is prohibited to work with materials that are not on the list.

1. The angle grinder is perfect for cutting materials such as cast iron, metal, steel, copper, aluminum, iron, titanium. You can cut stainless steel or galvanized.
2. With the appropriate attachments, you can also work with plastic, ceramics, glass, plexiglass and porcelain.
3. Stone, granite, marble, asphalt, concrete or a wall made of it, brick, porcelain stoneware can also be processed by an angle grinder.

An angle grinder comes in handy when you need to cut off water pipes or old heating.

One of the main factors that guarantee the quality of work is the right tooling. If you have any questions or want to purchase discs, please contact our managers at the specified phones. They will recommend suitable discs and advise you on all issues of interest.

Styling features

Laminate slabs are connected using locks, which usually have one of two types: “click” or “lock”, for which the installation method is also different.

Locks are the most vulnerable part of the laminate, which suffers most of all from external influences, loads, moisture, unevenness of the base under the floor covering. Therefore, the laminate does not tolerate unevenness and large differences in height. In the case of using ceramic tiles as a base, irregularities may appear due to:

• Poor quality of tile laying;
• Depressions at the seams between the tiles;
• Irregularities under the tiles (sagging or voids).

Film warm floor

When laying infrared film for underfloor heating, an important factor in the successful completion of the work is considered to be a correctly designed contact and connection layout. Since the underfloor heating film is placed under the laminate, all its cable connections pass through the underlay. Accordingly, grooves for connections must be cut out in it.

Infrared floor heating is installed clearly according to the installation pattern. It gives the laminate a huge advantage, especially when the decision to replace the flooring was associated with a low level of thermal insulation.

Laying laminate

There are two options for how you can lay your laminate flooring on your tiles. Most often, the cheaper method is chosen. Laying on the old floor. But the cheap surface mount option can have unexpected consequences:

• Sub-floor with underlayment will be too uneven;
• The base of the floor will become unstable, wobbly;
• The height of the floor will rise by extra centimeters.

In the first two cases, the laminate is threatened with a violation of quality styling and damage to the locks. This leads to the divergence of the seams, cracks in the boards, their displacement from the installation site.

In the second case, there are fewer troubles, but the tiles should be dismantled before laying a new coating in cases when:

• You cannot fix the new floor on the old one;
• The tile is not fixed in several places, falls through, falls out;
• The floor level must not be allowed to rise.

Guillotine for laminated boards

This is a new special small machine designed to mechanically act the blade on the laminated material by pressing the handle of the device. The machine is easy to use, does not require huge efforts of the user.

If you are asking the question of how to cut the laminate at home, then this tool is worth considering. Compared to a hacksaw, it works much faster and better, and when compared with an electric angle grinder and circular saw, it is much cheaper and easier to maintain. The machine does not require a power source. The tool does not generate dust, sawdust, does not chip on the panels and works without noise.

This is the best option for a home craftsman who has set himself the task of decorating all the floors in the apartment with laminated parquet.
This laminate cutting tool should be used as follows:

1. A lamella is located on the base of the cutting device. Horizontally;
2. The line of the marking applied to the board is brought directly under the cutter;
3. The handle is lowered down to the laminated board, creating a neat and clear cut with the cutter.

This device is able to cut a large number of panels fairly quickly and efficiently. A practical and useful tool worth purchasing for the professional installation of laminate flooring.

How to cut laminate flooring at home

Laminate floors are perhaps at their peak of popularity today. Laying the laminated material is available to do in-house. For this you need: desire, accuracy and some free time. To complete the installation, you need to purchase materials, a set of tools. Here the question arises: what tool is needed for laying and how to cut the laminate at home.

Sometimes it is difficult to opt for any one type of lamellae, the variety of colors, textures, decors with various patterns, authentic imitations of natural wood, natural stone, metal and even reptile skin is so huge. As practice shows, the variety of the appearance of the lamellas is not a factor affecting the cutting of the material. Therefore, in most cases, self-cutting will not cause difficulties.

You can carry out all the installation work without purchasing a specialized tool, using the available stock of inventory in the home pantry. Today we will look at what tools are needed for cutting panels, than cutting laminate flooring when laying with our own hands.

The best way to cut vinyl laminate when laying

Vinyl or PVC laminate is gaining popularity due to its remarkable qualities: water resistance, durability, ease of installation, variety of decor. This material is easy to care for and is not afraid of water at all. Often these are flexible panels, similar to linoleum.

How can you cut vinyl laminate at home? There is no need to use the tools listed above. Vinyl tiles are easy to cut with a utility knife, and this is a good solution for them.