Window stops

in2it4me

I need to saw flush the Outside window stop on my single hung wood windows. The cut is at a total depth of 1 5/8" from the outside frame. What power tool would do the job with the least amount of work and damage to the existing painted surface? Rotozip? Multimaster?

BigJim

I am trying to visualize what you can be referring to as a window stop that is 1 5/8 inch thick. Could you be talking about the brick mold on the outside of the window jamb?

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Jim

in2it4me

The depth from the outside of the frame to the stop is 3/4", plus the stop is 7/8" the total is 1 5/8". The stop sticks out 1/2". I am trying to cut it flush so I can remove the windows from the outside, and replace the stop with a piece of molding a 1/4" narrower to accommodate the new windows and tracks.

woodbird

I am in the same situation. inside stops not removable and my wife doesn't want a mess in the house. I was considering one of the dremel tools. I also may use a small cordless circular saw to cut most of the way. I have heard of people using a sawzall, but it doesn't sound like good way for accurate cuts.
Have you gotten any other suggestions. Also are you planning to wrap your trim when done with aluminum?
Good luck

169stang

multimaster

Keith Mathewson

If I'm understanding your explanation correctly all you need is a utility knife. On traditional wood windows window stops are never glued but nailed into a grove. This is done so that the window may be removed. Take a utility knife and break the paint at the joint and remove the stop.

woodbird

My stops-both inside and outside are sandwiched between the jamb and the casing. I will have to cut them out. How fast and accurate is a multimaster. I was also considering using a trim router with a fence to ride against the outside of the trim. It is getting cold and I am thinking -Damn the mess -and do it from the inside.
Thanks for the info.

Mike in Arkansas

What's the purpose of wrapping the trim with aluminum?
Multimaster is great for what you want to do if I understand correctly. Harbor Freight (I know) has two knockoff models If you don't want to invest big bucks. If your going to be cutting nails get the appropriate blade.

woodbird

Thanks Mike,
If I cut the outside I am not too worried about neatness. If I cut the sandwiched in molded stop on the inside I want it neat enough to cover pretty flush with some new stop. I think I will get a multimaster. Any thoughts on the Dremel brand for $99?
Thanks again

Mike in Arkansas

Haven't used anything other than a Multimaster but from what I read on the various DIY and woodworking forums the Dremel, Crafstman, Bosch etc. all seem to do a good job. Just not as industrial as the multimaster

in2it4me

I am going to cut through the frame holding the window glass with a sawsall and remove it. Then I will use my Rotozip with the right angle flush saw blade attachment to cut through each stop. I will use the Multimaster to get into the corners.

in2it4me

Oh yeah it has to be quick and dirty as I have 13 windows with 2 stops each on three sides.