Cutting a curve into a 50mm worktop

Hi No you need a chainsaw... Yes a router would be best. If the radius is on the left hand side/end of the worktop, you will have to cut the worktop upside down otherwise the front edge will split out. Some work top jigs have radius's on them. Which you can just follow using a guide in your router. Or you can make your own jig using 9-12 mm mdf, using the unit/curved door as a template. It's often easier, to jigsaw around a rough radius first on the work top leaving a few mm's, then clean it up with the router in stages of around 10mm deep per pass (saves on cutters). Make sure you don't tilt the router, otherwise it will go the way of the pear. Hope this helps you

a router would possibly be your best bet here. But you must ensure that the jig you cut for your router to follow is perfect and has a very smooth curve, you can use sand paper to make this extra smooth, Always be aware of the jig moving when using a router as this can happen when preasure is applied to the router. Make sure your jig is securly clamped down tight. Always make sure your router blade is cutting into the laminte surface not away to prevent chipping the laminate surface. You may need to flip the material upside down. Regards Darren Clark Joinery

hi , yes a professional half inch router or a jigsaw and belt sander, best a luck lance

Hi As this is a laminate the only way to go is with a router, 1/2" chuck, 12.7mm diamiter bit (new)< as you will have a laminated edge on both sides of the cut you will have a chance of the edge on the right splitting( work l-r only with a max 10 mm plunge), don't go down the Jigsaw and belt sander route, this is the cowboy way, you need a perfect finnish for the strip to adhere properly(and if it doesn't you canget water ingress and swelling). If you dont have all the tools and jigs then call in a proffessional, he will charge you a days rate (around £150), but this will be cheaper than replacing the top because its been messed up. Kind regards Mark

yes a router (large) is best and a router jig are commonly used for this by the kitchen fitting trade..

Yes a router full size witj a half inch long cutter.also a worktop jig , Be careful.

Hi if you make a template in ply or mdf of the curve and clamp to worktop and use this has your router guide . when you make the template make sure you finish curve to a smooth finish Hope this helps Wayne