Miter saw

[Floridaboy]

What saw do any of you use for cutting laminate floor?


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[KSB]

What saw do any of you use for cutting laminate floor?


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I’ve got a Mastercraft sliding miter saw that works great.

If the planks aren’t that wide you might get by without a sliding saw but I usually find that it is needed.

I was using a Dewalt 12” today, nice saw but my Mastercraft does the same job.


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[jhelrey]

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Miter Saw.

 

[catron44]

I've used a 12 in dewalt slider and non slider. I know some guys use a Makita 8 in slider because it's much lighter.

No matter what saw, get a blade designed for laminate flooring.

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[Miss the Pontiacs]

12” Milwaukee slider great saw!

 

[kctyphoon]

You can use this too..

https://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-...3l12BStTP3QirBILqFb4RDnt9dys3HOYaAixNEALw_wcB

 

[Moparman390]

You can use this too..

https://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-...3l12BStTP3QirBILqFb4RDnt9dys3HOYaAixNEALw_wcB

I haven't done any laminate but I would imagine a task specific saw would be best in this case.

Also, as someone else said, get the correct blade.

 

[engineer2]

Makita 18 V cordless circular saw and an angle square as a guide.
Makita 18 V jigsaw for notches.
Since the cut ends are covered by trim, it doesn't need to be perfect.

 

[JRC3]

One of these but from Menards.

https://www.menards.com/main/floori...714-c-6607.htm?tid=2289726230004882718&ipos=1

Use it for rough cutting end pieces. I notch and rip with a cordless circ saw, love the small kerf. If I have a lot of ripping then I'll setup a table saw.

 

[Floridaboy]

One of these but from Menards.

https://www.menards.com/main/floori...714-c-6607.htm?tid=2289726230004882718&ipos=1



Use it for rough cutting end pieces. I notch and rip with a cordless circ saw, love the small kerf. If I have a lot of ripping then I'll setup a table saw.

That looks good I’m gonna use a buddy’s dewalt 12 inch. But I will go pick up a blade thanx for the input.


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[bert1913]

i used a jig saw (with metal cutting blade) and a plastic angle square.

 

[AZ Pete]

I used a DeWalt 10" miter saw. Use a cheap carbide blade, toss it when you are done...the blade, not the saw. I like the idea of the $50 flooring cutter, but it has no other use, so sell it when you are done


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[Parrothead]

Honestly, in this case it doesn't matter.

You're making a 90 degree cut, 99.9% of the time. As long as you can get it square anything with a big enough blade to cut the material will work.

Same thing for wood siding.

Make sure to get a blade for laminate flooring and have at it.

Here you go...$95 after coupon and sell it on Craigslist when you're done. Cheaper than renting. Or use it as an excuse to buy a better one for other more precise projects.

https://www.harborfreight.com/10-in-sliding-compound-miter-saw-61971.html

 

[stonesfan68]

The Ryobi 10” slider at Home Depot is a great saw for the money.

 

[4phant]

You can check Hitachi C10FCE2, it is giving the best performance to me.

 

[jgromada]

The blade is more important than the saw imo. I just used my circular saw .
but i use the Pergo blade by Diablo

http://www.diablotools.com/pergoblade

Laminate flooring is very abrasive and will wear out a normal wood blade very quickly. The PERGO blade lasts a good long time and does very smooth cut no matter what saw you decide to use

 

[kngelv]

I used a shear cutter like this for the one laminate floor I have done.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W9T4TU2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I am using it again tomorrow for luxury vinyl plank tiles. I think it is way faster with less mess and no dust versus a saw. Made in the USA too.

James

 

[psychoclaw84]

1st of all a Very good Blade is needed, use the Freud Circular Blades designated for Laminate use and Jig Saw blades designated for laminate use.

- Bosch GCM12SD 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw: For cross and angle cuts.
- Bosch JS365 Top-Handle Jig Saw, small cuts.
- Dewalt DWE7499GD 10" JOBSITE TABLE SAW: Rip cuts

 

[6PTsocket]

I haven't done any laminate but I would imagine a task specific saw would be best in this case.

Also, as someone else said, get the correct blade.

What is a task specific saw? A miter saw or sliding saw is made for cross cuts. Any saw with a big enough blade to cut the widest anticipated board in one shot is big enough. He will be fine with any reputable brand, Bosch, Milwaukee, Makita or DeWalt and probably a few others. If he plans to use the saw for other things then he has to allow for that. In any case a blade matched to the type of flooring is needed for clean cuts. That might be a laminate blade or fine tooth cross cut. You can't go wrong with Forrest.

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[Floridaboy]

This is what I’ll be cutting this weekend and putting down. Ended up getting a 7 1/4 sliding miter saw from Lowe’s (under 90$) and picked up some 84 tooth blades we will see


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[Milton Shaw]

Skill makes a dedicated flooring saw that is designed to rip and crosscut and is designed to be down on the floor with you while you work. Its about $160 on Amazon and seems to be well made. I have one but have not used it yet for flooring. I found mine at a tool outlet and paid about $100 for it. Its much easier to move than a 12" sliding miter saw and like I say is designed to move along the floor with you as you trim around object. Prevents a lot of up and down as you are working the floor.

 

[engineer2]

Don't forget decent knee pads. I skipped it for a small job and my knees were sore for weeks.

 

[JRC3]

Man that's a lot of weight in that corner.

 

[Floridaboy]

It was not light bringing it in house


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[Floridaboy]

Gonna put it through the test tomorrow.


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[Floridaboy]

Gonna put it through the test tomorrow.


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I would say this saw is a dream come true. I’ve use to put flooring and all new baseboards and shoe molding. I think the wife wants crown molding next we will see.


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[Parrothead]

Good for you! Now we need pictures of the completed projects! Also glad you're enjoying the work!