Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home. The
Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors, meaning
that pieces of hardwood extend in under the hearth/fireplace.

What is the best approach to cutting the hardwood away from the
hearth? I guess what I am asking is what is the best tool to use that
will cause the least amount of damage to the hearth. The hearth is
oak.

Thanks,

On Jan 18, 1:48*pm, RickWeb wrote:
Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home. The
Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors, meaning
that pieces of hardwood extend in under the hearth/fireplace.

What is the best approach to cutting the hardwood away from the
hearth? I guess what I am asking is what is the best tool to use that
will cause the least amount of damage to the hearth. The hearth is
oak.

Thanks,

An oscillating multifunction tool, such as the Fein Multimaster
(expensive) or one of the similar tools made by Bosch, Rockwell, etc.

R

On 1/18/2010 11:29 AM RicodJour spake thus:

On Jan 18, 1:48 pm, RickWeb wrote:

Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home. The
Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors, meaning
that pieces of hardwood extend in under the hearth/fireplace.

What is the best approach to cutting the hardwood away from the
hearth? I guess what I am asking is what is the best tool to use that
will cause the least amount of damage to the hearth. The hearth is
oak.

An oscillating multifunction tool, such as the Fein Multimaster
(expensive) or one of the similar tools made by Bosch, Rockwell, etc.

Don't forget Harbor Freight.


--
You were wrong, and I'm man enough to admit it.

- a Usenet "apology"

On Jan 18, 12:48*pm, RickWeb wrote:
Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home. The
Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors, meaning
that pieces of hardwood extend in under the hearth/fireplace.

What is the best approach to cutting the hardwood away from the
hearth? I guess what I am asking is what is the best tool to use that
will cause the least amount of damage to the hearth. The hearth is
oak.

Thanks,

A cutoff tool. You will have to make a couple of cuts one 1/4 inch
away from the hearth, and then a second one after the main floor is
removed to get that last 1/4 inch inch.

David Nebenzahl wrote in s.com:

On 1/18/2010 11:29 AM RicodJour spake thus:

On Jan 18, 1:48 pm, RickWeb wrote:

Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home. The
Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors, meaning
that pieces of hardwood extend in under the hearth/fireplace.

What is the best approach to cutting the hardwood away from the
hearth? I guess what I am asking is what is the best tool to use that
will cause the least amount of damage to the hearth. The hearth is
oak.

An oscillating multifunction tool, such as the Fein Multimaster
(expensive) or one of the similar tools made by Bosch, Rockwell, etc.

Don't forget Harbor Freight.



Yes, they have a $40 oscillating tool. A good tool to see if you like
and warrant a more expensive one. When mine dies I'll be getting one of
the quality ones mentioned above.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67256
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67537

There's also a toekick saw (I've never used or looked into it in detail)
which may fit the bill but I bet an oscillating tool would be a lot more
useful all around.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94626

Red Green wrote:
David Nebenzahl wrote in s.com:

On 1/18/2010 11:29 AM RicodJour spake thus:

On Jan 18, 1:48 pm, RickWeb wrote:

Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home. The
Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors, meaning
that pieces of hardwood extend in under the hearth/fireplace.

What is the best approach to cutting the hardwood away from the
hearth? I guess what I am asking is what is the best tool to use that
will cause the least amount of damage to the hearth. The hearth is
oak.
An oscillating multifunction tool, such as the Fein Multimaster
(expensive) or one of the similar tools made by Bosch, Rockwell, etc.
Don't forget Harbor Freight.



Yes, they have a $40 oscillating tool. A good tool to see if you like
and warrant a more expensive one. When mine dies I'll be getting one of
the quality ones mentioned above.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67256
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67537

There's also a toekick saw (I've never used or looked into it in detail)
which may fit the bill but I bet an oscillating tool would be a lot more
useful all around.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94626

Hey! I learned something new! I had no idea WTF a toekick saw was and
had to search. I'm sure there are others who were just as puzzled as I.

http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/04/cra...e-others-wont/

http://tinyurl.com/yc2fwtj

TDD

On Jan 19, 12:58*am, The Daring Dufas the-daring-
wrote:
Red Green wrote:
David Nebenzahl wrote ers.com:

On 1/18/2010 11:29 AM RicodJour spake thus:

On Jan 18, 1:48 pm, RickWeb wrote:

Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home. The
Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors, meaning
that pieces of hardwood extend in under the hearth/fireplace.

What is the best approach to cutting the hardwood away from the
hearth? I guess what I am asking is what is the best tool to use that
will cause the least amount of damage to the hearth. The hearth is
oak.
An oscillating multifunction tool, such as the Fein Multimaster
(expensive) or one of the similar tools made by Bosch, Rockwell, etc.
Don't forget Harbor Freight.

Yes, they have a $40 oscillating tool. A good tool to see if you like
and warrant a more expensive one. When mine dies I'll be getting one of
the quality ones mentioned above.

* * * * * *http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67256
* * * * * *http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67537

There's also a toekick saw (I've never used or looked into it in detail)
which may fit the bill but I bet an oscillating tool would be a lot more
useful all around.

* * * * * *http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94626

Hey! I learned something new! I had no idea WTF a toekick saw was and
had to search. I'm sure there are others who were just as puzzled as I.

http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/04/cra...ck-saw-fits-wh...

http://tinyurl.com/yc2fwtj

TDD- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Looks almost like the air-powered cutoff disc cutter my son uses for
automotive and household cutting in close quarters.

The Daring Dufas wrote in
:

Red Green wrote:
David Nebenzahl wrote in
s.com:

On 1/18/2010 11:29 AM RicodJour spake thus:

On Jan 18, 1:48 pm, RickWeb wrote:

Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home. The
Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors, meaning
that pieces of hardwood extend in under the hearth/fireplace.

What is the best approach to cutting the hardwood away from the
hearth? I guess what I am asking is what is the best tool to use
that will cause the least amount of damage to the hearth. The
hearth is oak.
An oscillating multifunction tool, such as the Fein Multimaster
(expensive) or one of the similar tools made by Bosch, Rockwell,
etc.
Don't forget Harbor Freight.



Yes, they have a $40 oscillating tool. A good tool to see if you like
and warrant a more expensive one. When mine dies I'll be getting one
of the quality ones mentioned above.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...em.taf?Itemnum
ber=67256
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...em.taf?Itemnum
ber=67537

There's also a toekick saw (I've never used or looked into it in
detail) which may fit the bill but I bet an oscillating tool would be
a lot more useful all around.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...em.taf?Itemnum
ber=94626

Hey! I learned something new! I had no idea WTF a toekick saw was and
had to search. I'm sure there are others who were just as puzzled as
I.

http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/04/cra...-saw-fits-wher
e-others-wont/

http://tinyurl.com/yc2fwtj

TDD

And you locked on to the cream of the crop!

On Jan 18, 8:42*pm, Red Green wrote:
David Nebenzahl wrote ers.com:





On 1/18/2010 11:29 AM RicodJour spake thus:

On Jan 18, 1:48 pm, RickWeb wrote:

Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home. The
Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors, meaning
that pieces of hardwood extend in under the hearth/fireplace.

What is the best approach to cutting the hardwood away from the
hearth? I guess what I am asking is what is the best tool to use that
will cause the least amount of damage to the hearth. The hearth is
oak.

An oscillating multifunction tool, such as the Fein Multimaster
(expensive) or one of the similar tools made by Bosch, Rockwell, etc.

Don't forget Harbor Freight.

Yes, they have a $40 oscillating tool. A good tool to see if you like
and warrant a more expensive one. When mine dies I'll be getting one of
the quality ones mentioned above.

* * * *http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67256
* * * *http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67537

snip

Haven't worn out my HF multitool yet, in spite of loaning it out all
over the neighborhood. One of the more enthusiastic borrowers is a
Fastenal employee who has access to all manner of commercial tool
delights. The way things are going, when the little jewel dies it
would make sense to just buy another one. Later, if projects need more
finesse, the Fein would a good choice.

Joe

Red Green wrote:
The Daring Dufas wrote in
:

Red Green wrote:
David Nebenzahl wrote in
s.com:

On 1/18/2010 11:29 AM RicodJour spake thus:

On Jan 18, 1:48 pm, RickWeb wrote:

Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home. The
Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors, meaning
that pieces of hardwood extend in under the hearth/fireplace.

What is the best approach to cutting the hardwood away from the
hearth? I guess what I am asking is what is the best tool to use
that will cause the least amount of damage to the hearth. The
hearth is oak.
An oscillating multifunction tool, such as the Fein Multimaster
(expensive) or one of the similar tools made by Bosch, Rockwell,
etc.
Don't forget Harbor Freight.


Yes, they have a $40 oscillating tool. A good tool to see if you like
and warrant a more expensive one. When mine dies I'll be getting one
of the quality ones mentioned above.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...em.taf?Itemnum
ber=67256
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...em.taf?Itemnum
ber=67537

There's also a toekick saw (I've never used or looked into it in
detail) which may fit the bill but I bet an oscillating tool would be
a lot more useful all around.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...em.taf?Itemnum
ber=94626
Hey! I learned something new! I had no idea WTF a toekick saw was and
had to search. I'm sure there are others who were just as puzzled as
I.

http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/04/cra...-saw-fits-wher
e-others-wont/

http://tinyurl.com/yc2fwtj

TDD

And you locked on to the cream of the crop!

I am a tool junky, I don't even know what I have, where it is or
who I loaned it to half the time.

TDD

The Daring Dufas wrote in
:

Red Green wrote:
The Daring Dufas wrote in
:

Red Green wrote:
David Nebenzahl wrote in
s.com:

On 1/18/2010 11:29 AM RicodJour spake thus:

On Jan 18, 1:48 pm, RickWeb wrote:

Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home.
The Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors,
meaning that pieces of hardwood extend in under the
hearth/fireplace.

What is the best approach to cutting the hardwood away from the
hearth? I guess what I am asking is what is the best tool to use
that will cause the least amount of damage to the hearth. The
hearth is oak.
An oscillating multifunction tool, such as the Fein Multimaster
(expensive) or one of the similar tools made by Bosch, Rockwell,
etc.
Don't forget Harbor Freight.


Yes, they have a $40 oscillating tool. A good tool to see if you
like and warrant a more expensive one. When mine dies I'll be
getting one of the quality ones mentioned above.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...item.taf?Itemn
um ber=67256
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...item.taf?Itemn
um ber=67537

There's also a toekick saw (I've never used or looked into it in
detail) which may fit the bill but I bet an oscillating tool would
be a lot more useful all around.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...item.taf?Itemn
um ber=94626
Hey! I learned something new! I had no idea WTF a toekick saw was
and had to search. I'm sure there are others who were just as
puzzled as I.

http://toolmonger.com/2007/09/04/cra...ck-saw-fits-wh
er e-others-wont/

http://tinyurl.com/yc2fwtj

TDD

And you locked on to the cream of the crop!

I am a tool junky, I don't even know what I have, where it is or
who I loaned it to half the time.

TDD

If you have tools of the Crain and Fein quality, I will gladly take
possession, inventory and document location for you.