tool for cutting a floorboard

[dancinplumba]

which tool would/do you use to cut 1/ several floorboard/s to gain access ? sabre saw? multitool ? circ
240v/batt ?

 

[dontknowitall]

Multi tool for 2-3 boards, circular saw for a whole room.

 

[tamz]

The only way to safely lift floorboards other than by hand (using a hammer and feather splitter and a hand and pad saw but even then you may still cut something you don't want to) is by using a rip snorter (circular saw) as it is the only tool you can set the blade depth to and guarantee missing whatever lies below.

 

[Mike Jackson]

Unfortunately you can't guarantee not hitting what lays below when you come in after a numpty that hadn't notched the joist deep enough and has cut a groove in the floor board instead.

 

[Bubblecraft]

I use a reciprocator saw for a few boards & a rip snorter for lots more.


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[Pipes Plumbing]

Circular saw for me

Unless it's only one or two in which case its quicker to go in by hand rather than unpacking the saw and cables...

 

[Best]

Hand saw & pad saw are much neater for floorboards, - especially just one or two boards. Circular saw leaves a wide joint & pile of sawdust everywhere, but often needed for plywood & chipboard sheets. Multitool is by far the best tool for cutting a floorboard on top of a joist, as it is a very fine neat cut & you can cut close to nails. Also good for cutting boards close to skirting.

 

[tamz]

Unfortunately you can't guarantee not hitting what lays below when you come in after a numpty that hadn't notched the joist deep enough and has cut a groove in the floor board instead.

That's true :lol: