Has anyone ever tried Formica

[HarryHotspur]

or a similar product for a fascia? I’m looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it’s also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

[bogp40]

or a similar product for a fascia? I’m looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it’s also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

I don’t see why you couldn’t use a plastic laminate. You would have to contact cement it to some sort of substrate though. 1/4" luan or birch is about the thinnest and lightest material and still be able to use the carbide flush trimmer.

[HarryHotspur]

or a similar product for a fascia? I’m looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it’s also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

I don’t see why you couldn’t use a plastic laminate. You would have to contact cement it to some sort of substrate though. 1/4" luan or birch is about the thinnest and lightest material and still be able to use the carbide flush trimmer.

Thanks. Pardon my ignorance, but what is a carbide flush trimmer? I have zero experience with this type material.

[HarryHotspur]

or a similar product for a fascia? I’m looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it’s also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

I don’t see why you couldn’t use a plastic laminate. You would have to contact cement it to some sort of substrate though. 1/4" luan or birch is about the thinnest and lightest material and still be able to use the carbide flush trimmer.

Thanks. Pardon my ignorance, but what is a carbide flush trimmer? I have zero experience with this type material.

Nevermind, I got it. Google is wonderful.

[KingConrail76]

or a similar product for a fascia? I’m looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it’s also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

I don’t see why you couldn’t use a plastic laminate. You would have to contact cement it to some sort of substrate though. 1/4" luan or birch is about the thinnest and lightest material and still be able to use the carbide flush trimmer.

[#ditto]

OR, possibly Formica (or any other brand plastic laminate) laminated to 1/8 inch masonite.

Laminate a full 4x8 sheet, then cut profile with a jig saw from the masonite side, or with a reverse toothed blade (teeth point down, or away from saw -use caution, saw will want to “jump” more easily if pinched.) from the laminate side.

[HarryHotspur]

or a similar product for a fascia? I’m looking for something durable and light that will result in a cabinet quality look. Masonite scratches too easily to suit me and it’s also a bit heavy for a portable layout.

I don’t see why you couldn’t use a plastic laminate. You would have to contact cement it to some sort of substrate though. 1/4" luan or birch is about the thinnest and lightest material and still be able to use the carbide flush trimmer.

[#ditto]

OR, possibly Formica (or any other brand plastic laminate) laminated to 1/8 inch masonite.

Laminate a full 4x8 sheet, then cut profile with a jig saw from the masonite side, or with a reverse toothed blade (teeth point down, or away from saw -use caution, saw will want to “jump” more easily if pinched.) from the laminate side.

Good info. Thanks.