I have run my floor wild then used a strait edge and a circular saw to make a cut to accept a border but my cut is not that great. What is the best way to trim down the high spots?
I was thinking a belt sander or a block plane any recommendation's? I only need to clean up a few spots

thanks for viewing

nick

Do you have access to a table saw? You might have to find a friend or relative that has one...then go buy a RIDGID 10 In. x 50T Combination Saw Blade for around $40 at HD (assuming 10, not 12" saw). Make your rips and then let them have the blade.

I have had good results with cutting riser boards using this blade; you cannot tell that I have ripped the boards on a table saw. In fact, I do not need to run the boards through a joiner, sand them...nothing.

Running wild means he has cut along the lengths of the boards. Myself, I would re-cut it, it but you could try a belt sander or even an orbital sander. A Fein Multimaster would be ideal but they are very expensive unless you could borrow one.

Uneven cuts can be made to look wonderful with a bit of filler. Woodwise prefinished fill can be used for both prefinished or site finished floors. I use it for both all the time.

I remember sweating over cuts that weren't perfect in the past. Now, I recognize the value in filler. Don't be ashamed to use it.

It will make all the difference in the appearance of your floors.

Since this is a cut that a border board with be butted to, it is important that the board board be straight, or the border will end up crooked. I agree with Jerry and re-cut it. This time, use a brand new, good quality circular saw blade,one with 30+ carbide teeth and a thin kerf. Attached a straight edge to guide the circular saw. And use a good saw with lots of power. Make sure the straight edge is solid. Make sure the blade is exactly 90 degrees to the saw base. I have done this many times with my Skil worm drive and a good blade and a solid fence/straight edge. Takes good tools, time, patience and a little practice.

That makes sense Gary.

I just have seen guys killing themselves over a 1/32" gap.

Yeah, it always depends on the exact situation. I'll use filler, especially on sand and finish floors, where needed. Everyone likes their cuts to be exact but they don't always turn out that way. We can't know how good or bad this poster's cut is unless he posts a photo.

i appreciate all the posts


here is a pic of why i would like to not re-cut even though the cut is horrible


I plan to sand through the chip out and fill what else i cannot.

As for the fixing the high points on the end of the boards i will try a few things and post what works and if i end up re-cutting.

Thanks again

Nick

I can't see the problem. Is this a pre-finished floor?

It looks like the boards splintered.

i'll try and get some better photos tomorrow, and no this floor was pulled up fixed and laid back down it's the original oak floor that was laid back in the 50's i added the 5 inch Brazilian cherry to make up for the waste.

you can see most of my progress here

http://picasaweb.google.com/Nicholas.Chial/WoodFloor

I believe that if you use a brazilian cherry filler along the boarder plank, you will not even notice it once it is sanded and finished.

If you can firmly secure a straightedge and set the depth of a mortising bit just right, a router should clean it up nicely.

sorry for the delay been a busy year. Well i think if figured out how to fix the problem. i rented a large belt sander turned it on it's side and brought the spots that were protruding out in a bit. It's not perfect but after sanding an filling i hope to be good. I'll start sanding a day or so and will post. thanks for viewing

i finished the floor here is the end result of the same bad cut