We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option. (They
are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to remove
them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

"JA" wrote in message
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We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option.
(They are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to
remove them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

Grind them off.

2 ways to go, an angle grinder and a masonry wheel or a sawzall blade
with a grit edge.
As always protect your eyeballs.
JA wrote:
We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option. (They
are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to remove
them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

JA wrote:

We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option. (They
are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to remove
them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

Good Sawzall blades (Milwaukee "Torch", Various Lennox blades) will do
it as will an abrasive wheel in an angle grinder.

Pete C.

JA wrote:
We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option. (They
are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to remove
them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

Oh, you could eventually worry through them w/ a Sawzall, but you'll
have far better success w/ a rotary grinder/cutoff wheel....

Of course, access _can_ be made to anything, so pulling is always an
option. After all, it's only a cosmetic repair left to be made...

On Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:38:03 -0500, "JA"
wrote:

We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option. (They
are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to remove
them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?


Cold chisel and hammer. Give them a good whack near the block. Be
careful.. a flying "cut nail" will hurt (experience).


--
Oren

"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly."

On Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:38:03 -0500, "JA"
wrote:

We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry)
nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails
with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option.
(They
are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to
remove
them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?


If they are cut nails (rectangular in shape) you can hit them from the
sides (back and forth) they will break right off (very easily).

-Lee

On Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:33:15 -0500, wrote:

On Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:38:03 -0500, "JA"
wrote:

We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry)
nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails
with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option.
(They
are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to
remove
them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?


If they are cut nails (rectangular in shape) you can hit them from the
sides (back and forth) they will break right off (very easily).

-Lee

I will *always* strike a cut nail in a direction away from me. They
are dangerous; myself having one hit me, bouncing off the block wall
(first aid). One good strike should snap it at the block wall.

I hit one direction, maybe twice if necessary.


--
Oren

"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly."

JA wrote:
We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option. (They
are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to remove
them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

Bending them back and forth with a vise grip will break
them off. Grab them as close to the cement as possible.

JA wrote:
We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry)
nails that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the
nails with a hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is
not an option. (They are in the concrete block wall around a window
frame and we need to remove them to slide sheetrock or paneling into
the space.)
Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

How many? For two or three, consider a Dremel.

Get a right angle grinder with a wafer blade and use that to slice them off.
Eye protection of course. Ears too, unless you're already deaf.

--
Steve Barker



"JA" wrote in message
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We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option.
(They are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to
remove them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

"Charles Schuler" wrote in message
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"JA" wrote in message
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We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option.
(They are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to
remove them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

Grind them off.


There's no way to get a grinder near them. I have about a 3/4" clearance.

"JA" wrote in message
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"Charles Schuler" wrote in message
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"JA" wrote in message
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We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option.
(They are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need
to remove them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

Grind them off.


There's no way to get a grinder near them. I have about a 3/4" clearance.


http://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Group-5.../dp/B00002N7SD

How about something like this? Works in tight places and generate a bunch of
pulling force.

Can you get a Sawzall blade in there? If so, that would cut them off
quickly. You would want the blade made for steel.

--James--

In article , "James" no wrote:
Can you get a Sawzall blade in there? If so, that would cut them off
quickly. You would want the blade made for steel.

You would want a carbide-grit blade, actually. Those things are pretty hard,
and they'll take the teeth off of a normal blade.

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.

there are sawzall blades that are carbide coated that will work. they are
like tile cutting holesaws that have carbide fragments bonded to them.

Bob




"JA" wrote in message
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We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option.
(They are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to
remove them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

JA wrote:
We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option.
[snip]
There's no way to get a grinder near them. I have about a 3/4" clearance.

If you have a Dremel-style tool, there is a flexible-neck attachment
for many of the models that would allow you to get into a tight space
with one of those universal mini-disks, you know: the ones that grind,
sand, cut through everything and make julienne fries. I've had great
success cutting through all manner of screws, nails and other fasteners
with a small rotary tool and those disks.

Of course, as others have warned, please, PLEASE wear eye protection as
those disks will throw off sparks and chips as they cut.

JA wrote:
We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry) nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option. (They
are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to remove
them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?

Grab 'em with pliers and rock 'em and bend 'em. They will pull free or
break.

Dave

"Oren" wrote in message
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On Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:33:15 -0500, wrote:

On Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:38:03 -0500, "JA"
wrote:

We're remodelling a basement and need to remove hard cut (masonry)
nails
that are along side a window. There is no way to reach the nails
with a
hammer, so pulling them out or pounding them flush is not an option.
(They
are in the concrete block wall around a window frame and we need to
remove
them to slide sheetrock or paneling into the space.)

Are there saw blades that will cut through them?


If they are cut nails (rectangular in shape) you can hit them from the
sides (back and forth) they will break right off (very easily).

-Lee

I will *always* strike a cut nail in a direction away from me. They
are dangerous; myself having one hit me, bouncing off the block wall
(first aid). One good strike should snap it at the block wall.

I hit one direction, maybe twice if necessary.


--
Oren

"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens
constantly."

We've already tried the cold chisel and hammer method (while wearing
goggles).
Due to the angle, I guess, it didn't work. Next step will be to try the
other
suggestions posted. There's very little clearance, and we don't want to
remove the window if we can avoid it.

"JA" wrote in message
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snipped the trolling questions

you have gotta be kiddin me
2 days later and those nails are still there
what a lazy and dumb ******* you are
ever hear of a hacksaw blade Mr.fix-it?