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 Post subject: removing nail dowm hardwood under cabinets?
PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:10 pm 
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Does anyone have any tricks for removing nail down hardwood, from underneath cabinets?
It's 3/4" oak and I tried using a toe kick saw with no luck.Practically broke my wrist from
the kickback. The countertops are ceramic tile so removing the cabinets isn't an option,
although it might have to be?


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 Post subject: Re: removing nail dowm hardwood under cabinets?
PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:24 pm 
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You may be able to just remove the toekicks, for the "length boards". Other than that, you could use a multi-function tool. Depending on the depth and height, maybe you can get a long handle chisel in there. I vote multifunction though. Never really had a problem with a toekick saw, but those things can be dangerous.

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:46 pm 
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Toekick saw...ya gotta go multiple cuts, go slow and use both hands. Plus cutting in front of the cabinets with a skil saw first relieves allot of pressure.

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 Post subject: Re: removing nail dowm hardwood under cabinets?
PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:35 pm 
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Good advice. Operator error didn't dawn on me. I like the relief cut idea, should work good with naildown.

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 Post subject: Re: removing nail dowm hardwood under cabinets?
PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:58 am 
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gotta keep the blade parallel to the cut. Just go slow and dont force the blade let it eat. If you rented it, a new blade will make a huge difference, be careful ive seen them run up peoples legs who didnt pay attention.

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 Post subject: Re: removing nail dowm hardwood under cabinets?
PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 6:12 pm 
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Just think if someone shimmed the cabinet and just slid the planks under it and you went through all that hassle to use a toe kick saw. Not saying it ever happened to me. ha ha :evil: So skilsaw first and see if they pull out.

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