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[avinalarf]

Evening all

Could someone tell me what the best tool to cut chipboard laid on the floor would be Blushing? I think I need a circular saw, but am not 100%. Is there anything that might be cheaper ie: some special type of handsaw?

Does one just learn as they go along as to what tools are best for what jobs 'cos they don't teach you any of this on courses (would be jolly handy though!)

Cheers

Nat

 

[Apache]

Have you ever used a router?

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Basically it guides you arround in a circle - the router is set to the depth of the board - cut through in a few steps. Is messy ut use it with your henry!

You can use a circular saw - but you need one without a riving knife and you need a good grip to control a plunge cut.

You can plunge cut with a jigsaw but you need to shorten the blade (use a cold chisel and a hammerto cut it a few mm longer than the depth of the board.

A fein multimaster or the Bosch equivalant will let you make a square cut in the chipboard Bosch PMF 180 E Multi Power Tool Saw Sander PMF180 NEW on eBay, also Other Saws, Saws, Power Tools, Business, Office Industrial (end time 01-Mar-09 09:41:33 GMT)

You can drill a hole and use a pad saw Draper pad saw on eBay, also, Saws, Hand Tools, Business, Office Industrial (end time 20-Feb-09 15:57:35 GMT)

The first option makes the making good easyest! Remember if you make too much of a mess of your cut out bit it has to go back!

See what the professionals say!

 

[Andy™]

if you need a long length up, nothin better than a circular saw. just make sure its set to the depth of the floor or you risk cutting any pipes/cables under there

If you need access, get a 150mm holesaw (or 100mm) and drill thru. keep a few bits of 2x1 and some screws to fix cutout back into place

 

[ian932]

Router would do it but the bits dont last long on chipboard due to the glue used in the board, IMO circular saw and a pad saw are the best combination.

There is this as an option and then use a snake to feed between a number of holes Solid Board Access Hole Saw Cutter Holesaw + 5 Covers on eBay, also Drill Bits Accessories, Drills, Power Tools, Business, Office Industrial (end time 04-Feb-09 12:17:14 GMT)

 

[jl-heating]

circular saw, and remember the bigger the hole the better it goes back, also use some wood to trip round the hole 2" x 1 " is usually ok and stops the wood moving and squeaking etc

 

[batty]

Evening allCould someone tell me what the best tool to cut chipboard laid on the floor would be Blushing? I think I need a circular saw, but am not 100%. Is there anything that might be cheaper ie: some special type of handsaw?

Does one just learn as they go along as to what tools are best for what jobs 'cos they don't teach you any of this on courses (would be jolly handy though!)

Cheers

Nat

Nat

I assume you mean a standard chipboard floor

The two ways I do it are either with a circular saw or armeg sbc cutter depending how much access is required. Either way you have to be very careful of pipes below. If a good chippy has laid them they usually mark where pipes are. If you use circular saw you usully end up replacing bit you have taken out because it breaks as they tend to use annular ring nails which are impossible to get out. Hope this helps.

Batty

Lot of pushey shovey going on

 

[avinalarf]

Thanks for the prompt replies. I need to cut straight across - 90deg to the floor joists. I do own a router, which I've never used, so could this be adequate for the job??? I've also got a padsaw, but I need to make sure the cut is close to the wall and halfway over the brickwork so that when I replace the board, it has something to sit on. Hope this makes sense!

 

[batty]

Thanks for the prompt replies. I need to cut straight across - 90deg to the floor joists. I do own a router, which I've never used, so could this be adequate for the job??? I've also got a padsaw, but I need to make sure the cut is close to the wall and halfway over the brickwork so that when I replace the board, it has something to sit on. Hope this makes sense!

Circular saw won't get to close to wall. I usually fix bits of wood in between joists to strengthen floor.

Batty

 

[Andy™]

a circular will get you closer to the wall than router

 

[Apache]

a circular will get you closer to the wall than router

The fein/bosch will get you closer!

 

[cheggers]

A few tips cutting floors using a circular saw

1, punch the nails in first using a punch or masonary nail

2, always cut a wide piece out and never a thin sliver as this will snap easily if any weight is applied afterwards

3 brace all cut edges afterwards

4 leave a small gap all the way around the piece you cut out , because it will not squeak when you finished as it would if you butted it up tight to each other

 

[cheggers]

Evening allCould someone tell me what the best tool to cut chipboard laid on the floor would be Blushing? I think I need a circular saw, but am not 100%. Is there anything that might be cheaper ie: some special type of handsaw?

Does one just learn as they go along as to what tools are best for what jobs 'cos they don't teach you any of this on courses (would be jolly handy though!)

Cheers

Nat

this is were as time served apprenticeship comes in useful

 

[avinalarf]

Apprenticeship would be great apart from the fact that I'm too old!!!

It's for my own home, so is it worth going to the expense of buying one, or should I just hire one for this instance?

 

[Apache]

Apprenticeship would be great apart from the fact that I'm too old!!!It's for my own home, so is it worth going to the expense of buying one, or should I just hire one for this instance?

Hire what?

Think of you'll use it again

 

[cheggers]

Buy one it is such a useful tool

 

[MR DIAZ]

The fein/bosch will get you closer!

I Concur, they will get you close as possible.

 

[Apache]

Plunge cutting circular saw Bosch Skil 5866 240V 190mm Circular Saw - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

Bosch (read the reviews - seem good)

Bosch - I have one of these and they are great Search Results

 

[Robojin]

I'd agree with Patch on the Fein Multimaster, bought one couple of years back, cost around

 

[Andy™]

Or if the cost is too strong go for a cheap

 

[a1]

Fein Multi-Master.