The best comparison I've seen about this topic, so far Thanks

Scientific method is alive and well with you mate!! WELL DONE!

There are dozens of KZread videos on cutting melamine. This one is by far the most informative, thank you taking the time for making it.

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

Excellent video, so many others waffling on and then showing the finished result but not showing the cut being made. You did everything right in this, no bogus video cuts, no lies, just hard facts and hard evidence. Thanks mate, I owe you a beer.

Logic, demonstration, undeniable results. Now that is how you make great content. You rock! 🔥👍

It’s all about blade rotation. As long as you are cutting down into the material there will never be tear out. Try reverse scoring. . Set your blade to be about 2 to 3mm deep. Start saw on finishing end of board. Pull saw towards you. Now set blade to full depth and push away in normal manner. Voila.. splinter free cuts on both sides. Must cut against straight edge or use a fence in order to do this. Ad

@HisboiLRoi

2 жыл бұрын

That's the same principle behind the common trick of putting the blade on backwards to cut plastic laminate countertops (where blowout on the underside doesn't matter). Of course, in either scenario the cut will go a bit slower.

@ernestbubly9636

2 жыл бұрын

@@HisboiLRoi Never thought of doing that. Must try it sometime. Thanks. For the tip.

@harrysingh-tj5pu

2 жыл бұрын

@@ernestbubly9636 never thought about it because its fucken dangerous

@NightlifeReALIty

Жыл бұрын

Scribing blade on panel saws spin anti clockwise scoring Boards same principle as you explain. Best methods to cut melamine for me is order is all pre cut and edged 😂

@KingKatura

Жыл бұрын

Not completely the case, a cordless saw did it when i cut down. Actually honestly i was thinking about that because when i use a corded saw i usualy do cut down into it, its all i ever have done really. But I never even seen this problem until i started using a cordless saw, which most of the time i don't cut down through it because the blade tends to be a bit smaller and slower at times. But i did do it a couple times and it did the same thing on Engineered wood, with a vynal top, which like i said i had never seen until i started using newer cordless saws.

Using the multi cut method provided great results even with 24 teeth. Great content, haven’t seen others doing this on a circular saw. Thanks for sharing!

Can't tell ya how many times I've gotten rough cuts and had no idea why. This is great advice!

Multi cut did the trick with spectacular results!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

SCIENCE. Diligent, thorough. Dude! Adding to the craft. THANK you.

Very thorough and very useful demonstration! 👍 Nice work.

Tried the multi cut technique and it worked out wonderfully! Thanks so much for this video!

Nice demonstration, thanks. I have found that clamping a waste piece of the same material over the cut area by using screws rather than clamps on the waste side of the cut, I have cut worktops (counter tops for USA) and have never had a blowout. I believe the extra holding strength of the screws over clamps made the difference. Thank you once again.

Upcoming DIY table desk sawing and later edge banding. Really needed to know this. Ordered a 60T to replace my 24T asap too. Now I can tackle this job with confidence. Awesome! Thanks for this information.

Hi mate. Just want to say I absolutely love your channel and really appreciate how much you help people. I live in Adelaide and are a gardener/ handyman. I have learnt so much from you. Thanks again

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos👍

Awesome video, straight to the point, clearly explained, results to prove it, thanks for making it, really helped me to get better results

Thank you for increasing our knowledge with your informative video. Great work.

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome 👍

Thanks for the quick and simple video. Multiple cuts is the winner!

Used the multiple depth cut method a while ago while installing a slat wall because I saw it in a Scott Brown video and couldn’t believe it actually worked so well

I've found the best method is to use tape AND sacrificial wood (and whenever possible using the table saw). But yes, all other things being equal, a wood blade will always give you better results than the generic blade that mitre saws, table saws and circular saws are shipped with.. Keep up the good work. Greetings from London!

What a great video Bill. Thank you Sir. The results were a shock. It goes to show, that slowly is the key.

I have been building stuff for 40 years. Learned a lot of good stuff. Thank you.

THANK YOU! This is EXACTLY the video I needed today, because I will be cutting wide melamine shelves for my pantry. I will be using a circular saw with a NEW 60+ tooth blade. The 'multiple cuts' method is a winner, and I will be using some kind of edge guide. What complicates my install is that if course the side walls to the small pantry aren't exactly parallel, so each shelf must be custom-fit to size. I've got 1/16 to 3/8 differences front-to-rear on the shelf widths - 5 shelves.

Great tips Bill - gives me as a weekend DIYer a lot of confidence

Great video that I didn't think I needed until half-way through I realised how much I did! So if you want the perfect finish you just have to take more time cutting Melamine via the multiple pass method it looks like!

fantastic video, trying to use what I have for some melamine and this showed exactly what my results would've been without having to trial and error myself

I always used to initially cut a straight, superficial line on the board with a grinder (cutting disc mounted) to give a smooth cut on the top side before using the saw, but it's like surgery and takes a lot of time and focus. Having watched this, I can't believe I never thought of doing the surface cut with the circular saw instead. It is the same concept, just 10x quicker and you only need one tool to do it. Thanks Bill, I think I finally found that "one method that works". 👍

That is such a useful comparison between the methods. Have used tape in the past and never been happy with results. Multiple cuts from now on. Who knew?! Bill did:) Thanks.

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

Now we all know 👍👍👍

This is actually a useful tip. I haven't seen this anywhere else. Thanks.

Very informative. I cut melamine, any laminate and 1/4" plywood from the opposite side when using a circular saw. Table saws cut down into the wood, not up through it, just for this reason. You can get the same benefit by flipping your stock over when using a circular saw - - also apply all the tips in the video too

@loganmedia1142

Жыл бұрын

Don't they cut downward to pull down and push back on what you're cutting so they don't drag it toward the blade or try to lift it off the table.

Thank you so much. You spent a lot of time to demonstrate all the options. Very thorough and informative. Thank you again. 🙏

Thanks - what a great find you are. I love the way you compared all of the methods - very scientific 👍👍

Thank you for taking the time to do this video.

Great demo mate, super helpful. Keep it going, I’m loving your content.

Great content! I was just getting ready to head to Home Depot to pick up tape because I'm cutting a bunch of plywood today. You just saved me $4 plus gas for the round trip. THANKS!

I learn a lot from your tips. Thank you!

@billshowto

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

Fantastic how-to mate! Can’t thank you enough. Bill, you rock 🙏😀

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Thanks for posting these vids Bill, you’re really helping me improve the quality of my work 👍

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@ajithsidhu7183

2 жыл бұрын

@@billshowto hi bill please do diy ways to secure our house or low cost ways

Excellent instructional video. Clear, concise. Thank You!

@billshowto

10 ай бұрын

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A little tip I got from an old timer who's spent a lifetime making high end furniture, to get perfect cuts while cutting on the finish-side, without the need to go get a 60 tooth blade: Use the method you showed with the fixed guide, but on the first pass you set the depth to 1.5-3 mm (1/16-1/8 inch) and you make the first cut in reverse. By cutting backwards, the teeth of the blade will strike down into the finish side of wood and won't blow out since its always supported, just like you see on the backside of all your shown cuts. Its important (both for result and safety) you only make this first shallow cut in reverve, and not the full depth, as the saw will be pushing back off the material rather than clamp it between the blade and the depth guide as it normally does during forward cutting, so make sure you keep a slight pressing down on the saw as you cut. After that, you finish like you also did, with a full cut through in the normal direction.

@tomsmith3045

Жыл бұрын

That's a great tip... In machining, that's a climb cut, and also smoother. With a really shallow cut as you describe, that should be ok in wood.

@henryw.h.3948

Жыл бұрын

Sounds reasonable. Thumbs up! Let me translate it to Chinese for future Chinese audience. 这位鸭子叫同学分享了从老木匠那里学来的技巧：在正式切板子之前，用圆锯倒着切一条槽，倒着切的时候齿是压在板子上的，所以不会崩边。槽不要太深，1.5~3mm以内，太深电锯反弹力会很大，小心伤人。

@povilasstonkus3998

Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks

@dustman96

Жыл бұрын

Interesting idea, I'll have to try that

@mikeilkycook6832

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense. Thanks.

Worked great, cut the board easy as butter, thanks for the tips.

Thank you for this. I really learned something new.

Some videos cover some of the bases....this one covered ALL of the bases. Best video I've ever seen on the subject. Can't thank you enough. cheers.

Great video, really clear demonstration of how to get clean cuts, especially in faced boards. Thank you for this.

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

okay. This warranted a donation. Thanks for doing the work to figure out this frustrating puzzle.

Running a scoring cut before the full depth is always best, I use 3mm mdf over some cuts. Blades are not just about teeth-count I have recently learned (after 40 years lol!). Study-up on blade Hook Angles, they make the world of difference when combined with the correct teeth numbers on the quality of the top cut's finish as the less angle "shaves more than cuts" as it passes through, and obviously have the depth of cut set to match the material thickness. Bosch have a range of blades with minimal and sometimes negative Hook angles which I've now swapped to.

Thank You Bill another one to put in the memory bank.

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

RLY nice test of different blades and cut techniques. 👍👍👍👍😘

I think I was born with a hockey stick and a circular saw in my hand in 1960, but you're never too old to learn new info. Great info, never tried or even thought of the multiple cut method. Looks like I am buying a 60 tooth blade as well, compared to my 40 tooth. Cheers from Canada.

@billshowto

10 ай бұрын

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You went to a lot of trouble for our benefit there, many thanks. 👍from the UK.

Great video. Thanks so much for this awesome technique!

I used the three cut method yesterday on a length of laminated kitchen worktop - wow, what a result! I used a 24 tooth blade and no masking tape and the result was a near pristine cut. One thing I learned - start your cut at the curved edge of the laminate, otherwise small bits of laminate might get pushed off rather than cut, spoiling your perfect finish.

@jimmyc974

6 ай бұрын

Wow , thats got to be ignorance at it's peak , turn the worktop upside down

Great video - thanks for taking the time to make it! 👍

Excellent vid, appreciate the effort. Going to get a 60 tooth blade and use the multiple cut method.

Worthwhile watching. I would have never thought of the methods nor guessed the results.

Great video! That's very helpful. Thanks for sharing mate! :)

Awesome. Thank you....this is an excellent demo.

Mate, you are genius! Thank you!

Great methodical approach.

Excellent tutorial Bill, Big thumbs up for this one 👍

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

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Dude, u just saved me tons of money!!! thank you!

Great information and complete demo. Thanks !!

When I use tape to trim wooden doors, I find the tape holds the fibers very well. But I wouldn’t expect to get a good result with melamine. Completely different materials. Maybe try these same tests with plywood..? Was very impressed with the multiple passes method. A bit more trouble to set up a guide, but great result even on melamine. Well worth it. Thanks.

Great demonstration. I just wish you had added one more test. A single straight thru-cut using a guide like you did with the multi-cut test. But since you did all of the other tests, I guess I can do that one on my own. 😀 Thank you for sharing.

Very helpful video thanks for sharing this experience Bill 👍👍👍

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

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Thank you so much for making this video!

Thank you! Exactly what I needed.

Thanks for the tests you've done. You may want to add the reverse blade method too. See what then results are and make a second episode of this video.

Nice tip. I will remember this one going forward. I sort of guessed that the more teeth, the finer the cut, which is pretty obvious, but that trick with the multiple cuts, nice one. Thanks for another great video Bill.

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

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Shot bro! That was an awesome demonstration. Thanks

Awesome content Bill love your Videos - thanks for the tips... now we all know👍

A method I use for melamine is to score parallel lines the width of the circular saw blade with a craft knife over the top surface and edges. It's a bit time consuming, but I'm usually happy with the results. Next time I have a project, I'll have to try out your triple pass method. Thanks for the helpful video.

@Fred-eh7lj

Жыл бұрын

wtf

@WolfgangR75

Жыл бұрын

Here i show u a trick i teach my guys in germany, may bee it helps u kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2Vh1dWqd5nOlJM.html

@totallycv2388

Жыл бұрын

That works for me as well. Scoring the cut with a utility knife first

Excellent video, Bill, and the most useful I've come across. Keep up the good work!

@billshowto

Жыл бұрын

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Thanx so much for your presentation. I will use what you taught to cut beadboard and I will cut with backside up to get best results on front side.

Great demonstration! Thank you

This is very informative thanks mate!

Very informative, thank you!

TY for the vid, I'm a first time watcher and I found it fascinating and informative, I won't forget this ever! 🙂

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

Perfect test and explanation. Thanks!

Thank you for this, very acurate and helpfull!👍

Nice one mate, really insightful!

All the techniques in 1 video. Great content. Now just need to do the same thing with different types of wood (particle, laminate, plywood...)

Great video bro! Really very useful and informative. Keep them coming mate.

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

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thank you very much. I learned new thing from your video

Great bit of research...👍 thankyou

Great stuff man. The melamine really helped to see the contrast. Good on ya bro.

Thank you man, that was helpful

This video surely made me subscribe. love tests like this!

Just watch for no reason and Actually really enjoyed it. I might have missed my calling.

Very informative. Thank you.

Brilliant, thank you so much.👍🏻😊

No comments, just perfect cuts.

Brilliant, thank you ❤

Professional and helpfull..thx !

Thank u...great demo film!

This video was very handy, as I know that the chipping occurs, and in my case cutting laminate. I was surprised to see the results. My project involves trimming off an already set countertop, where a new oven would not fit and I have to trim off a quarter inch from either side. So the repeated, shallow cuts, would be a way to get the best finish possible. Your video provided valuable information and I think you for that. I rarely do these kinds of cuts with my everyday blade, so it’s time to buy a few, including the 60 tooth blade and apply tape as well to the method.

@mrscoot1

7 ай бұрын

He showed tape does not help , only multicuts with 60 tooth saw blade

Amazing thanks a lot

Exactly what I wanted to know!! Thanks! 🙂

@billshowto

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome👍

Thank you. I've been looking for a video like this one. Nicely explained and clear. I need to cut IKEA Kitchen Panels . I suppose I should use the 60T

Brilliant video thanks