Frequently Asked Questions

Tag : worktop

When Using Trend’s Kitchen Worktop Jigs, can you use a different combination of cutter and guide bush E.G 12mm Cutter & 30mm Guide bush?

No, the correct combination of 12.7mm diameter cutter and 30mm Guide bush has to be used as the offset needed between cutter and guide bush is 8.7mm, any other combination will result in a poor joint.

What is a masons mitre joint?

A masons mitre joint is the joint that is formed using the Trend worktop jigs.

Which cutter do you use with the Worktop jigs?

There are a selection of cutters that are suitable: 3/83X1/2TC, 3/83DX1/2TC, 3/85X1/2TC, 3/83MX1/2TC, RT/11X1/2TC & RT/11MX1/2TC.

What is a butt and scribe joint?

A butt and scribe joint is the joint formed using the Trend Worktop Jigs.

What is the guide bush size for all Trend worktop jigs?

The guide bush should be 30mm outside diameter.

My worktop jig instructions say a 30mm guide bush and a 12.7mm cutter I have a long 50mm x 12.00mm cutter with my lock jig why cant I use this and what will happen if I do.

The worktop jigs are designed to work with a GB30A guide bush and A 12.7mm cutter the male and female curves on the jig are matched with 12.7mm cutters if you use a 12mm cuter the radiuses will not come together properly.