I need a Saw recommendation:demo my bathroom
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I'm in the market for a saw to help me demo a bathroom. My main concern is the tile floor is layer over cement with metal reinforcement.
I Dont want a sawzall. I was thinking of some kind of high power Dremel or cut saw. Something with rotating blade that I can use for multiple purposes (Angled corner cuts). This is not my field of expertise.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, thnx
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Briank
I don't know, I just love my
I don't know, I just love my Sawzall. It's a total implement of destruction. Zero finesse, all kill!
Don't you normally break up the tile with a hammer, rather than a saw?
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Hammer and chisel for tile..
Hammer and chisel for tile...but...dont destroy sub floor...make sure you get lots of advice...ive done it,, w tile guy..and just watched guys pull up some old tile in my kitchen...but...they also werent doing whole floor...tile guys make it look easy...but, im sure its not
Im sure some experts will be along shortly
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sigmund
I'm gunna replace subfloor
I'm gunna replace subfloor too
And I'm not concerned about cutting tile but the reinforced cement subfloor
Maybe I should reconsider sawzall
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Just google it bro
Just google it bro
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
The guys who installed the
The guys who installed the water tanks in the barn got through a few inches of reinforced concrete (had to make a few holes in the floor) using a Hilti hammer-drill (medium-size jackhammer) and a Milwaukee sawzall for the rebar. They use the stuff all the time so it has to hold up over the years.
If you're only using it for one job, save $$ and get harbor freight stuff. It should last a few weeks, maybe longer. They have a 30-day return policy.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: catchabigone
rent what you need if you
rent what you need if you only need it once.......
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: O'Toole
I'd be happy to lend you my
I'd be happy to lend you my ten pound sledge hammer.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Zzzzzz
>>I'm gunna replace subfloor
>>I'm gunna replace subfloor too
Not with a dremel you aren't
Im with Jambone, keep the subfloor if you can. Just cost you time and money. Otherwise I'd saw the edges so you have a clean line/finish left and use a jackhammer.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Highnote
Makita grinder cuts rebar
Makita grinder cuts rebar like butter. That and a Milwaukee sawzall can destroy anything short of jackhammer territory.
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Thanks guys
Thanks guys
Especially you turntable your presence in this thread was priceless.
Bro do you feel the need to be in every conversation here?
Keep up the good work
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Thanks
Thanks
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sun so hot, clouds so low
Cement "mud" floor will
Cement "mud" floor will crumble like a deck if cards if you do it right with a long prybar for leverage. Just get it started and the rest will follow. You need to drive it in under the metal lathe. Pull it up or use a 2x chunk under it as a fulcrum and stand on it. Wear gloves and eye protection. These are your best tools as they will aid your comfort and protect you enough to enjoy the next bathroom. Good luck. Google Fein saw....