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I need to replace a small patch of trailor decking for our boyscout trailor. Think of a piece 8" x 10" in a corner.
I'm really, REALLY not going to replace the whole sheet, just this patch. However, I don't know how to cut this patch out. A jigsaw is out as part of the area is over the steel frame of the trailor.
What do you suggest?
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Oscillating saw. You can go Fein, Bosch, Makita for big dollars and long term use, or $40 for a Harbor Freight. I've got a Bosch, and use it more than I thought I would have.
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I recommend an oscillating multi-tool. If you don't already have one you can pick-up a single speed at H-F for about $20 usually.
Use a bi-metal blade in case you come into contact with the frame.
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back support it and rebate patch in place from top? Otherwise do you see any way to support it?
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jgourlay said:
I'm really, REALLY not going to replace the whole sheet, just this patch.
You need to replace whatever is necessary to get the seams over the steel supports.
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A Japanese pull saw can get in tight places. It is such a small cut that I'd rather spend an extra 15 minutes with a $16.00 pull saw than use a oscillating power saw (going out to buy the saw will take more than the 15 minutes saved).
http://www.amazon.com/Shark-10-2204-Dowe...panese+pull+saw
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Admiral said:
Oscillating saw. You can go Fein, Bosch, Makita for big dollars and long term use, or $40 for a Harbor Freight. I've got a Bosch, and use it more than I thought I would have.
Ding! These are one of those tools that once you get one you will wonder how you ever got along without one. I got the Fein and hyperventilated over the price. I used it a few times and it paid for itself right there.
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Cooler said:
A Japanese pull saw can get in tight places. It is such a small cut that I'd rather spend an extra 15 minutes with a $16.00 pull saw than use a oscillating power saw (going out to buy the saw will take more than the 15 minutes saved).
http://www.amazon.com/Shark-10-2204-Dowe...panese+pull+saw
Except sawing thru a dirt and sand impregnated panel sitting on top of frame rails isn't going to do much for your saw. With an oscillating tool, it's a $6 blade, and a bi metal blade is going to survive the abuse better. Besides, once you have the Oscillating tool, the time you spent going to get it is going to be saved over and over on future tasks.
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A Squared said:
[blockquote]Cooler said:
A Japanese pull saw can get in tight places. It is such a small cut that I'd rather spend an extra 15 minutes with a $16.00 pull saw than use a oscillating power saw (going out to buy the saw will take more than the 15 minutes saved).
http://www.amazon.com/Shark-10-2204-Dowe...panese+pull+saw
Except sawing thru a dirt and sand impregnated panel sitting on top of frame rails isn't going to do much for your saw. With an oscillating tool, it's a $6 blade, and a bi metal blade is going to survive the abuse better. Besides, once you have the Oscillating tool, the time you spent going to get it is going to be saved over and over on future tasks.
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If he owns a Sawzall, he can make that cut easily enough with that.
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