Tools for cutting floor board close to wall.

[D4dog]

I am repairing a hardwood floor that has been fitted without any expansion gap which has caused it to bow.
My intent is to remove the skirting boards, and take 10-15mm off each edge, and put new skirting board back (this time matched to the rest of the house - doh!)

I can do this with a hand saw, or a multi-tool, but it will take for ever. However, I saw this in Wickes:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/WORXSAW-WX422-Classic-350W-85mm/p/142292#

It looks like it could simply be run down the wall - but the instruction manual from the Worxsaw site does not give any dimensions.

Anyone use one of these (or similar) and if so how close to a wall could you cut if you ran the base plate along the wall?

Thanks
D4Dog

 

[Diyisfun]

Its cheaper @ Homebase
http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homeba...|rnd:13299471899791197191|dvc:c|adp:1o1|bku:1.

As you say all the dimensions are there except one of the important ones.
Looking at it I don't think you will get close enough, you will probably get some of suggestions here, maybe 1 or 2 good ones

 

[D4dog]

Thank Diyisfun - well spotted - I am informed that the Mafell KSS300 can cut as close as 11mm - but I really don't want to spend £600!

https://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/section//sn/MAFKSS300#.Vq4ahI3FaWw

 

[chappers]

Hire a door trimmer or a biscuit jointer might do it. You'll have to use the oscillating cutter in the corners though.

 

[D4dog]

Chappers, you are a genius - never even heard of a door trimmer before. Brandon hire do one that will cut to 10mm - perfect. Many thanks.

 

[WabbitPoo]

or buy a multi-tool, as you will find loads of uses around the home if you intend doing much more diy.

 

[big-all]

you will probably have to wedge open the cut behind to stop it binding on the blade
the dewalt plunge saw cuts 12mm from the face

 

[Deleted member 174758]

or buy a multi-tool, as you will find loads of uses around the home if you intend doing much more diy.

Yes, but getting them to cut straight along a long line is asking a bit much in my experience. I use them for trimming in flooring work where we need to make cut-outs fo plywod service lide - 3in is OK, but 3 feet, no way!