"Robert11" wrote in message
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Hello,

Can't quite envision a "clean" way of doing this:

Let's say you have to replace a foot long section right in the middle of
perhaps a 12 foot section of horizontal clapboards.

How does one cut it out; only the foot long section ? (leaving the rest,
on either side, in place).

The only way I can think of is to use a keyhole saw, as that would enable
me to place the teeth flat right against the wood. But, how does one cut
the section that is underneath the clapboard above ?

This seems like one of those subjects where there is a real trick
involved, but I don't see it.

Any how-to suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob
You don't. You pop the bottom nails from the entire clapboard above, then
replace the entire board below. Never cut out and piece a section when you
can do it properly. Shouldn't take more than an hour to repair it properly,
and yes, I've done it a lot.