Flush cut at base of wall
#1
01-20-08, 09:07 AM
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.
AdrianL
AdrianL
#3
01-20-08, 12:10 PM
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.
#6
01-20-08, 10:10 PM
Group Moderator
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.
#7
01-23-08, 06:56 AM
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
#9
01-24-08, 05:59 AM
Originally Posted by jatco
..true. If you wish to do it manually.
#10
01-26-08, 10:38 AM
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!
#11
01-26-08, 11:32 AM
#12
01-26-08, 11:36 AM
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
#15
01-26-08, 12:51 PM
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.
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.
#17
02-23-08, 07:15 AM
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.
