Which tool is used to cut openings in laminate countertops for sinks?

• A. Router
• B. Drill
• C. Chisel
• D. Jig/Saber Saw

Answer: (D)

Cutting openings for sinks in laminate countertops requires a tool that can follow an internal outline with curves. A jig/saber saw (jigsaw) fits this job well because you can drill a starter hole inside the sink outline and then saw along the line to remove the material, including curved sections. This lets you rough out the opening in a single piece without needing to access the cut from the edge. After the opening is rough-cut, a router is typically used to true up the edges to exact dimensions and create a smooth, finished edge to fit the sink flange.

A router alone isn’t ideal for the initial interior cut, since it’s harder to start inside the surface and follow a complex outline without first removing material with a jigsaw. A drill is for starting holes or making small holes, not for cutting the opening's shape. A chisel would be impractical for the curved, larger cut needed in a countertop.