Cutting a floor along a wall

tibberous · 06-02-2010, 08:32 PM

I am tearing out my floorboards and replacing them with osb. I need to cut the floorboard where they meet the wall, up against the wall.

I can't get up close with a regular saw. I tried a Dremel but it barley cuts the wood and smokes really bad. Any idea how I can get up close against the wall?

**oh'mike** · 06-02-2010, 08:55 PM

I usually use a SawsAll with a long blade -upside down in the machine---

Upside down allows you to make a shallow skim cut--Long blade will bend right up against the wall.

Use quality blades--Milwaukee--Lenox---Sterret----Mike---

**Gary in WA** · 06-02-2010, 09:08 PM

Rent this at Depot: http://www.harborfreight.com/3-3-8-e...saw-94626.html

Be safe, Gary

Snav · 06-02-2010, 09:18 PM

Pashaw! Look at that sucker! I wish I had that when I redid the bathroom!

Ah - but, instead, I got as close as possible with my ripsaw and then just chiseled out the rest- it sucked - but it got done.

RoyalAcresRod · 06-03-2010, 07:15 PM

That's a neat tool....but will it cut all the way thru the floor?

Is the fixed depth deep enough?

Rod

fabrk8r · 06-03-2010, 08:08 PM

Toe-kick saws are designed to cut 3/4" deep.

If you do get one be very careful using it. They are potentially the most dangerous tool you will ever use. If you will be cutting through any nails make sure the saw has a carbide tipped blade.

tibberous · 06-03-2010, 10:47 PM

I bought one off eBay for $60! Thanks for the link, I didn't know such a tool existed.

Snav · 06-03-2010, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabrk8r

Toe-kick saws are designed to cut 3/4" deep.

If you do get one be very careful using it. They are potentially the most dangerous tool you will ever use. If you will be cutting through any nails make sure the saw has a carbide tipped blade.

3/4" is likely sufficient to cut through a residential floor layer - going 2 swipes would be enough to get the job done.

I want one! *eyes the fledgling savings account balance*

06-02-2010, 08:32 PM	#1
tibberous Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 368	Cutting a floor along a wall I am tearing out my floorboards and replacing them with osb. I need to cut the floorboard where they meet the wall, up against the wall. I can't get up close with a regular saw. I tried a Dremel but it barley cuts the wood and smokes really bad. Any idea how I can get up close against the wall?

06-02-2010, 08:55 PM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,778	Cutting a floor along a wall I usually use a SawsAll with a long blade -upside down in the machine--- Upside down allows you to make a shallow skim cut--Long blade will bend right up against the wall. Use quality blades--Milwaukee--Lenox---Sterret----Mike---

06-02-2010, 09:08 PM	#3
Gary in WA Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,851	Cutting a floor along a wall Rent this at Depot: http://www.harborfreight.com/3-3-8-e...saw-94626.html Be safe, Gary __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!

06-02-2010, 09:18 PM	#4
Snav Military Mom of 4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974	Cutting a floor along a wall Pashaw! Look at that sucker! I wish I had that when I redid the bathroom! Ah - but, instead, I got as close as possible with my ripsaw and then just chiseled out the rest- it sucked - but it got done. __________________ At this present moment in time I am making cabinets for the kitchen - just in case you wanted to know what I'm doing when I'm not around.

06-03-2010, 07:15 PM	#5
RoyalAcresRod Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 83	Cutting a floor along a wall That's a neat tool....but will it cut all the way thru the floor? Is the fixed depth deep enough? Rod

Cutting a floor along a wall