Posted by Tom61 on October 25, 1999 at 12:06:06:
In Reply to: Re: Anyone use Formica on their control panel? posted by ChrisW on October 25, 1999 at 01:03:03:
I've heard of "melamine film" Is there another name for it or a specific brandname. (ie Formica laminate)
: : I'm thining of going with Polished Marble Formica for my CP, anybody used Formica? How's it hold up?
: Make sure you have the right tools to shape the stuff with - it's not real easy to get nice edges without using either a router or a laminate cutter.
: I've gone through a similar exercise and decided on using melamine film - it's much thinner, easier to cut and work with and simply glues on with everyday PVA.
: Having said that, laminate offcuts seems relatively easy to come by whereas melamine is another matter (may be different in the U.S.).
: Each to their own, but at least it gives you another option.