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which tool for the job

  • 19-11-2016 6:36pm
    #1
    Shaunoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 521 ✭✭✭


    i need to cut 15mm from laminate flooring that is already down. I do not want to lift the boards to do it and would prefer to cut/nick the boards as they are down.
    What tool would do the job - would a dremel rotary tool do?
    The boards are 8mm thick and I only need to do a couple of metres.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,401 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    Shaunoc wrote: »
    i need to cut 15mm from laminate flooring that is already down. I do not want to lift the boards to do it and would prefer to cut/nick the boards as they are down.
    What tool would do the job - would a dremel rotary tool do?
    The boards are 8mm thick and I only need to do a couple of metres.

    Thanks

    What sort of finish do you need on the cut?

    A decent Stanley knife and a straight edge will do it. Just make sure not to end in a&e....


  • #3
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I assume you're tight for space? If not then you have a few easy options


  • #4
    the_pen_turner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,596 ✭✭✭the_pen_turner


    are you trying to cut an expansion joint.

    multi tool is probably the handiest

    circular saw will work great if you have the room


  • #5
    Shaunoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 521 ✭✭✭Shaunoc


    i am tight for space as it is up against wall - i need extra expansion joint space. There will be inch thick skirting board so not worried about the 15 mm spacing.
    I will need to borrow a multi tool or get a cheap one.

    Thank you


  • #6
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,902 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Shaunoc wrote: »
    i am tight for space as it is up against wall - i need extra expansion joint space. There will be inch thick skirting board so not worried about the 15 mm spacing.
    I will need to borrow a multi tool or get a cheap one.

    Thank you

    Let me know if you find a cheap one anywhere, been looking out for one.


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  • #7
    red sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭red sean


    How about an Exakt saw? You'll find loads of uses for it afterwards.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/JML-Exakt-Saw-EC310-N-Warranty/dp/B002D38EA0


  • #8
    Shaunoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 521 ✭✭✭Shaunoc


    Thanks for the idea
    I have placed an order for an entry level Dremel earlier.
    You can never have enough gadgets!


  • #9
    markc1184
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,087 ✭✭✭markc1184


    budhabob wrote: »
    Let me know if you find a cheap one anywhere, been looking out for one.

    If you have a Homebase close by, they were selling their own brand multi tools for €28 last week when I was in.


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