Cutting Countertop For Slide In Range

Push the saw along the line through to the end.

Cutting countertop for slide in range.

How to cut formica countertops for stoves. Adjust the template s position so that it is even in relation to the front edge of the counter. I cannot locate the filler strip which i m assuming would fill in the gap in cases where the granite is too thick. Place the blade carefully against the start of the cut line and the outside edge of the saw guard up against the wooden guide fence.

Position a template of the cooktop on the counter in the area where you intend to install it. We have additional tile to fill the gap from removing the otr microwave but the tile is uninspired 4 white square tile. When i replaced everything my granite was cut to fit the cabinets that flanked the new range. However 30 doesn t always mean 30.

This is a fairly common issue so i ve got quite a bit of experience. Allow for the. The instruction manual states that if the thickness of the countertop is higher than 3 cm 1 18 make the cutout up to the wall and notes that all electric slide in ranges come with a filler strip. Use a down cut jigsaw blade eg.

The gap at the back of the rangetop was filled with granite cut to fit flush to the wall between 2 large pieces. If you are just replacing the countertop and adding a slide in you would have a larger gap between the stove and side cabinets and more overhang by the countertop so that the lips of the range went over it. If cutting the countertop is an option i can do dual fuel slide in range but am open to all gas if baking won t be compromised. The original formica counter had a cut out that fit the slide in.

Press down the power button of your circular saw to get the blade up to full speed first. You won t get any chipout with the blade. I m indifferent to convection. Bosch t101br teeth facing down instead of up cut it about 1 16 bigger that you need.

I would love to include new tile backsplash in the budget. Most standard stoves are 30. You can find the cooktop template in the. When the range slides in the sides of the range will overlap the countertops on the side and the front of the stove will.

I was about to purchase the ge slide in range when something just dawned on me. Yesterday i had to enlarge the cut for a new slide in stove. Use your saw to cut slowly along the whole line to cut the countertop. I suggest you get an extra piece of c top cut to fit behind your slide in.

You can t see between the range and cabinet and there is a overlap on the top of the range that goes over the countertop. Then use a 60 grit belt on your belt sander to fine tune it and remove the 1 16.