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   Alice_Esposito | Apr 05, 1999 05:11am | #1

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   We are planning to remove layers of vinyl floor in our kitchen. There seems to be a layer of plywood under the vinyl, then the original floor boards. The plywood seems to run under a wall that was added after the construction. Is there a neat way to trim the plywood at the dividing wall? I don't know if a saw could get close enough to make a nice job.

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   Guest_ | Apr 05, 1999 06:50am | #2

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   If the tiles are not asbestos, you can probably rent a flush trimming circular saw. It will cut flush with the wall with the exception of the corners and either recip saw or old chisel will finish this area. If you lurk here at all, this makes Blue's posts on shimming guards sort of moot.

   Dennis

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   Guest_ | Apr 05, 1999 07:40am | #3

   *Yes, the flush trim saw would be your answer, but BE CAREFUL with it. You can also modify some models of cordless, circular, trim saws...but you didnt hear that from me.I've also seen an ad in most recent issues of FHB (i think) for a saw that is safe to you but will cut things like you've described. It looks kinda like a detail sander of sorts. Has a bunch of different heads for various tasks.Pete Draganic

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   Guest_ | Apr 06, 1999 09:08am | #4

   *Ahh, Pete, ya' let me down, man. While you and I know why you shouldn't "modify" an electric saw, others may not know. Just saying they shouldn't may not be enough of an answer for some people.A saw without a guard or platen is dangerous because these attatchments were intended to allow one to A) make solid contact--without the blade bouncing/chattering--with the material being cut; B) to guard from the whirring blade. Still, there will be those that have to learn the hard, painful way.Watching your back.

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   Guest_ | Apr 06, 1999 09:17am | #5

   *Alice, the "detail sander" Pete refers to is a Fein Detail Sander Model MSXE-636-2, with a Cast-cutter type vibrating saw blade. A really neat tool to own, they retail around $200 US, with the sturdier of the blades going for $45 US. I know of no rental source for these, but mail-order retailers are listed in any issue of FHB or FW.

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   Guest_ | Apr 07, 1999 06:33am | #6

   *I got the Fein and I think it would take to long. Great tool, but bad for this type thing over anymore than a few feet. Does anyone know if the replacement blades are better than the one that came with it. The one I got isn't real strong and new ones are very expensive. I would feel ripped off paying $50 for what I got.Oh, and use a sawzall, Get a 9" blade and hold the saw as level as you can so the teeth at the end just cut as deep as you want, probably flooring + 1/4". With the 9" blade you can work it so the blade has a curve while cutting and will cut flush with the wall. Method will chew up a little wall, but not much, and I assume trim will go back down to cover the rough inch or so.

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   Guest_ | Apr 07, 1999 07:40am | #7

   *J.D.Thats the way I would do it.I'm surprised no one has mentioned using a chainsaw.

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   Dormer_Woodridge | Apr 07, 1999 08:07am | #8

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   One caution about the vinyl..... all vinyl floors made before 1980 ( I think that is the correct date) are considered to have asbestos in them. If that is the case you will need to hire abesto abatement specialist to remove the vinyl. Just be careful. There was an article about asbestos in JLC I believe. I'll see if I can find it.

   regards,

   Dormer

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   Alice_Esposito | Apr 07, 1999 08:07am | #9

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