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Cutting Out Oven Cabinet Openings
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From contributor B: I use a router and 1/4" spiral bit 1 inch cutting length. I use either the router’s factory supplied guide or a straight edge. From contributor C: I use my job-site table saw, getting as close into the corners as possible, then finishing the cuts with a japsaw or jigsaw. As for any horizontal cuts in the center of the frame I use a Makita trim saw and a plywood straight edge/jig. The base of the saw runs on the plywood, which you set exactly on your cut line. From the original questioner: I have considered using a router, but where do you attach your straight edge? What do you fasten it to that isn't going to be cut away? To contributor C: You have got to post a picture of how you use a table saw to cut an opening in an oven cabinet. The cabinets I'm referring to are usually 27" or 30" wide, 24" deep, and 90" tall. I can't imagine how you could run something this big through a job-site table saw. From contributor C: I'm so used to working with euro oven-towers with the removable face frame, sometimes I forget about the standard face frame cabinets, which is apparently what we are talking about here. From contributor D: I don't like downstroke blades myself. They can also jump up on you. I've been installing 26 years now and use a t101b Bosch blade. I first use blue painters tape, drill corners with a 3/8" drill bit, then jigsaw the rest. This keeps the dust down in house, is quieter and safer. From the original questioner: To contributor C: I figured you were thinking something like that (euro cabs). To contributor D: I use the same Bosch blade, but only to finish the corners. I prefer not to take a chance on leaving little dents and/or bounce marks all along the length of the cut. Even with a new sharp blade, there is always some vibration. But then, I guess I'm taking a chance on kickback too. I've been doing this as well as building cabs and trimming houses more than 25 years. But I've yet to see a good way to cut out this opening. If I knew what oven was going to be used before installation, I could lay the cab on its back and the cut out would be much easier. The oven usually hasn't been decided on though until I come back to do the lock out and shoe mould. However, most of the time, oven selection is made between 3 or 4 models. Maybe I could make a full size pattern for each from MDF and attach it somehow to the cab, then use a pattern bit in a router to cut out. Has anyone tried this before? From contributor E: I use a Festool plunge saw and their guide rail. I finish the corners with a japanese saw or jigsaw. There is no kickback or tearout. Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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