Covering Plastic Laminate During Cutting

Plastic sheet laminate’s tendency to curl can make it tricky to cut on the table saw. I find that if I cover the laminate with a piece of scrap plywood or MDF that’s a little smaller than the laminate, it holds the thin sheet flat and securely so I can push it past the blade with greater control. I just slide the scrap right along with the laminate.

– Dan Martin
Galena, Ohio