harrycatcat1 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 They are a brilliant tool and a great investment that you can use for lots of things. City Electrical Factors (CEF) had a great offer on blades that pretty much fit every brand of multi tool if they are close to you. Check out Lidl's specials too, they have them in fairly regularly. Thanks never thought to look at Lidl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Its a bit laborious but I did a similar job recently where I had to take out a 2ft section of a 8ft skirting board. It was a 5 ins chamfered skirting and I simply used a heavy duty Stanley knife. Mark it with a pencil and get it started at the top and tap it down with a small hammer increasing the depth every cut. Took about 10 minutes a cut but it was straight and clean Edited April 30, 2015 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 You can do 99% of it with a small back saw like a tenon saw. Just cut the last bit on the floor with a sharp knife. A Fein or similar, as stated above ,will do a great job if you have the wonga for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Yeah I got the multi-tool from aldi made by park side. Have used it for exactly this situation and many others like cutting plasterboard for sockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 hello pal multitool at bq mcallister 30 quid they do the job Been down to B&Q but they didnt have one for £30 so I ordered one of these http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7114700.htm Thanks again everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 The tip of a chainsaw would do a neat and tidy job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 The tip of a chainsaw would do a neat and tidy job. Go the whole hog and just use dynamite!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 The tip of a chainsaw would do a neat and tidy job. Nahh >> Serious danger of kick back by using the tip of the bar. you might as well go the whole hog and use the dynamite but limit it to five sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 You can do 99% of it with a small back saw like a tenon saw. Just cut the last bit on the floor with a sharp knife. A Fein or similar, as stated above ,will do a great job if you have the wonga for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Just did mine with a Dremel. Edited May 2, 2015 by walshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Been down to B&Q but they didnt have one for £30 so I ordered one of these http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7114700.htm Thanks again everyone. Used this today and its a fantastic little tool cuts through floor boards with ease Never thought of using the chain saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I have a multi tool just for this sort of work get a 30mm square glass and you'll be fine. Mine now gets used for all sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I just used a nice sharp chisel and was an easy job... Cheap too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul65 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Been down to B&Q but they didnt have one for £30 so I ordered one of these http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7114700.htm Thanks again everyone. I've got one of those from Argos. I bought it for one task and I've used it for loads of things. Best £30 I've ever spent on a tool. Wish I'd had it when I was chasing some sockets in. It doesn't chuck dust everywhere when performing 'grinding' tasks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gee Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 What is the best power tool to remove old skirting boards? Many thanks Jon Gee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Wow just pop back to 2015 🤔 I Have the eruber multi tool corded for work and it's incredible tool with quick blade change,use it for allsorts,how I ever managed without it . it will do skirtings👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 5 hours ago, Jon Gee said: What is the best power tool to remove old skirting boards? Welcome to PIGEON WATCH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 On 30/04/2015 at 20:18, cuffy said: Sharp chisel will do it This is what I used. make sure you have the bevel the right way round and take it easy only taking wood out of the waste bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miki Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 14 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Welcome to PIGEON WATCH. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 this guy does a door but I am sure the same principle could be applied 😆 (2min 9 sec) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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