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   dickey | Jun 16, 1999 02:01am | #2

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   I think Im alot of peoples hero.

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   Guest_ | Jun 16, 1999 02:21am | #3

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   I'll take that as you 2 guys do not know how to do it either.

   Anybody else?

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   dickey | Jun 16, 1999 02:49am | #4

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   sure I do....snap a line....screw a straight edge to the wall....use a circular saw with a metal cutting blade and off you go. TRy to go from the top down...easier as you wont get hung up on the bottoms of the siding. Any imperfect cut can be hid with caulk.

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   Guest_ | Jun 16, 1999 03:34am | #5

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   cc,does the siding have J channel next to the brick mold? If yes you'll have to remove it to cut,use a saw with metal cutting blade and then replace the J to hide any imperfections in the cut.Use aluminun J by the way.Vince

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   Guest_ | Jun 16, 1999 06:16am | #6

   *Here's the answer:Use a circular saw with a sharp new PLYWOOD blade. This will leave a burred edge that you can easily clean off. A metal blade may cause too much heat and ruin paint finish on siding. Take your time cutting with the plywood blade and only set the depth for enough to pass through the siding at its deepest point (5/8" should be plenty). I am asuming you know how to complete this egress door installation from here. Be certain to cut the siding at the right place to accomodate the new brickmold. You can then easily caulk the joint of siding to door when complete.By the way. It is far easier top cut from bottom up and work over the laps. Trying to cut down from the top will invite kickbacks, due to the awkward position you will need to hold the saw in. Kickbacks mean mangled siding which means replacing siding that is probably discontinued for some time now. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES!!!Pete Draganic

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   Chris_Clark | Jun 16, 1999 08:32am | #7

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   We cut aluminum siding with the plywood blade turned backwards. You'll find this will minimize kickback.

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   Guest_ | Jun 16, 1999 08:48am | #8

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   I made myself a straight edge cutting guide for my circular saw many years ago for similar jobs and have used it many, many times for door and window openings. An 8' rip of 3/4 ply wide enough to accomadate the shoe of the saw plus an attached (glue & screw)2" straight edge. Cut the ply a little wide and
   i true it
   to the edge guide by running the saw down it the first time.

   This jig can be easily screwed or clamped to a wall, or door etc. and is especially useful in
   i spanning
   claps (aluminum, vinyl or wood)

   Pete is right about starting at the bottom.
   The jig is also handy as a straight edge for all kinds of job site spplications, and takes maybe 10 minutes to fabricate.

   -pm

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   Guest_ | Jun 16, 1999 08:50am | #9

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   I have to install a bigger exterior door into outside wall with aluminum siding already up and butted to the existing brick mold. How can I get a nice plunb cut in the siding to accept the new front door and but up against the brick mold? I don't want to take off the siding and re-cut if I don't have to.
   Thanks again Gang, you guys are my HEROES.

   cc / olmsted carpenters Co.

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   Guest_ | Jun 16, 1999 01:57am | #1

   *Your'e too easily impressed.