Flush cut at base of wall
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Flush cut at base of wall
I am removing and replacing a subfloor in an old bathroom and am seeking advice on the best method to cut the subfloor perpindicular and flush with the existing walls.
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The best thing is a reciprocating saw. That will get up closed against the wall. If you're replacing the old sub floor with the same thickness of wood, you could use a circular saw which would leave you about 1.5-2" off the wall, (depending on the saw) and fill in with new material up to the old. Thats what Im doing now for a client, then we're adding new 1/2" ply on top, throughout.
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With the drywall gone, you should be able to cut flush to the sill plate except immediately below each stud, which could then be done with a hand saw. Not sure it's all that important to get that much out, though.
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The ideal tool would be an undercut saw, turned up to cut vertically instead of horizontally like it's normally used. Designed specifically for cutting right close to a surface.
http://www.tiletool.net/555.jpg
http://www.tiletool.net/555.jpg
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No no - check the link - electric undercut saw (also called a jamb saw 'cause they're often used to undercut door jambs for inserting new flooring) - handy tool.
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Oh.. Ive heard of the electric undercut saw, but thought it only cut horizontially (under the jamb) - but does it/can it cut vertically? - and have the Umph to cut thru subflooring?.
Havent seen or used one!
Havent seen or used one!
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undercut saw
funny...notice how both the links have the same brand of tool, do the same job, yet completely different styles. I'd bet the grinder style is a bit cheaper, the upright one looks purpose built.
And then of course theres this...hmmm what do you know...a flush cut saw specifically for what the OP asked....tho I think I'd have to be in business to spend that much.
http://www.tiletool.net/785.jpg
http://www.tiletool.net/Undercut_Saws.asp
And then of course theres this...hmmm what do you know...a flush cut saw specifically for what the OP asked....tho I think I'd have to be in business to spend that much.
http://www.tiletool.net/785.jpg
http://www.tiletool.net/Undercut_Saws.asp
Last edited by Gunguy45; 01-26-08 at 11:41 AM. Reason: added links
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It was an afterthought...
And actually it's a little pricy for something so simplistic. $42 I think. A friend of mine has one. I'd be scared that the "tang" would break off like it sometimes does on the blades when they get stressed (bent) too much.

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A little late to the party here, but I've recently used the Bosch saw at the link below for this exact same issue. One of the handiest saws I've used.
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-1640VS-F..._bxgy_hi_img_b
Best price on the saw found here at Amazon, but replacement blades from Boshc/CPO. This saw is also sold with a mitre box feature.
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-1640VS-F..._bxgy_hi_img_b
Best price on the saw found here at Amazon, but replacement blades from Boshc/CPO. This saw is also sold with a mitre box feature.