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What do you guys use to rip large format LVP like 16x32? I'm thinking a track saw may work faster with less effort than score and snap, but we haven't tried it.
I'm watching a guy score and snap some pretty tough LVP and it's a bit of effort. Not fast.
 
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Track saw, use the PCD blade, cuts really well, for cross cuts I put the PCD for the TS 75 in one of my Kapexs. Cut on foam, move the tools with you, no need to get up.

Either one works just fine.



Tom
 
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I have the HKC track saw, but never considered using it for laminate. Flooring cutter is right on the floor, and portable table saw can be too, although it is generally just used on the last row, and it is nice to stand up once in a while.
 
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G&Co. said:
You use a cement blade to cut vinyl?

Edit: Seems counterintuitive. I would think you want many teeth for vinyl, like this:
www.amazon.com

DEWALT Circular Saw Blade, 6 1/2 Inch, 90 Tooth, Vinyl Cutting (DW9153) - Circular Saw Blades - Amazon.com

DEWALT Circular Saw Blade, 6 1/2 Inch, 90 Tooth, Vinyl Cutting (DW9153) - Circular Saw Blades - Amazon.com
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Yep, 4 tooth blade, cuts smooth and fast, the finer blades tend to gum up unless you turn the speed way down.

I also use the PCD blades on laminate floors also, only one I find holds up to laminates.

Tom
 
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I rip with the circular saw.

Crosscut with a guillotine cutter. Well worth the cost

To do a small bathroom floor it's ok to snap and break with the utility knife. But anything large it's a tough go. I know I've done it.

It's a pain to do long strips by score and snap. Saw is much easier. Generally your only cutting the last course like that.

I use the saber saw as well for around things.
 
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Never even considered 16" width.

But yes, any power saw, I use the side winder for laminate floors. Have a couple of bundles on a moving dolly, or two saws, one on each side of the room.

www.homedepot.com

ROBERTS 25 in. Multi-Floor Cutter with 45 Degree Miter Guide for Laminate, Engineered Wood, Carpet Tile and Vinyl Floors 10-95 - The Home Depot

ROBERTS 10-95 25 in. Multi-Floor Cutter is manufactured to quickly cut multiple types of flooring. The large cutting table stabilizes longer planks while the extendible handle provides extra leverage for additional cutting power. This extra power is great for cutting laminate, engineered wood...
www.homedepot.com


Here is a 25" cutter. H.Depot.

Abit pricey but may be worth it if you have another one coming.
 
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Revisiting this thread.

Installing 1400 square feet of LVP in my brides home. The 42 tooth blade in the TS 60 (6-1/2") track saw and the 36 tooth blade in the KSC 60 miter saw worked great on the LVP. The blades are holding up real well.

The rip is both edges, the cross cut is both ends. Cut face up.
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On laminates I'd still use the PDC.
 

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Tom, we also did an install since. 16x32 LVP. We used an ordinary 6.5" cordless circ saw with a Diablo framing blade. Worked fine with just a clamped level for a guide. It was just what we had lying around so we tried it first. The shavings are clingy so next time we'll definitely use a track saw with dust collection just to simplify cleanup. I decided a table saw is not useful because the end pieces needed crosscuts at a slight angle (room not square). So a track saw with the shortest track is my vote as well.
 
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tjbnwi said:
Revisiting this thread.

Installing 1400 square feet of LVP in my brides home. The 42 tooth blade in the TS 60 (6-1/2") track saw and the 36 tooth blade in the KSC 60 miter saw worked great on the LVP. The blades are holding up real well.

The rip is both edges, the cross cut is both ends. Cut face up.
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On laminates I'd still use the PDC.
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That’s quite a setup for lvp, my kit for that job is a speed square, a pencil and a utility knife.
 
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Big Johnson said:
That’s quite a setup for lvp, my kit for that job is a speed square, a pencil and a utility knife.
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My house, replacing trim as I go.

I do not like score and snap. If I have to do that I’m installing hard tile. Also, I’m much lazier than you.

Now you have me wondering if my Monti or Rubi would snap LVP??? The Monti will snap 3/4“ porcelain.

Tom
 
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G&Co. said:
Tom, we also did an install since. 16x32 LVP. We used an ordinary 6.5" cordless circ saw with a Diablo framing blade. Worked fine with just a clamped level for a guide. It was just what we had lying around so we tried it first. The shavings are clingy so next time we'll definitely use a track saw with dust collection just to simplify cleanup. I decided a table saw is not useful because the end pieces needed crosscuts at a slight angle (room not square). So a track saw with the shortest track is my vote as well.
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If you’re going with track saw and dust extraction the 36 mm hose makes a big difference.

Tom
 
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