How do I cut bottom plate flush with drywall?

[KenC]

those blades will still not make a flush cut because of the arbor nut. A biscuit saw will not cut flush either. Just trim it out with a 1"x and save all of the aggravation.


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actually a true toe kick saw will cut flush. \
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Flush-Ed...1808&wl11=online&wl12=606406373&wl13=&veh=sem

 

[Siteman25]

I would trim out with pvc board on top of the treated plate if it was mine, since it won't wick water, but if OP had to remove the protruding board, I would go back to the OMT with the half moon wood blade and use a scrap piece of wood on the floor to keep the blade off the concrete, cut a bit then get the last little bit with hammer and chisel. By cutting a length then chipping it off you give the blade a few minutes to cool.

 

[MSH1]

Oscillating saw.

 

[samss]

Little scary to use...but...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000224SK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

One of these on a lawn edger and you'll be done in a flash.

 

[DGersic]

One of these on a lawn edger and you'll be done in a flash.

If, by some chance, you decide on this, please get the EMTs to post video of the action.



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[AZ Pete]

actually a true toe kick saw will cut flush. \

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Flush-Ed...1808&wl11=online&wl12=606406373&wl13=&veh=sem

actually, I never referred to a toe kick saw.....


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[NUTTSGT]

If, by some chance, you decide on this, please get the EMTs to post video of the action.



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No can do, that would be a HIPPA violation.


I'm curious as the what the OP has tried and how this project has progressed.

 

[wrenchguy]

Why?

like me…. everyone has a opinion, u know what always goes with this? assholes are ready to pucker and posting will pile up. but this post has some decent replies. i'd rather think about what i'm gonna get done, how to get the floor dirty than put in some fancy pants trim. again good luck with ur project.

 

[johnyg]

and the winner is ..........

 

[KenC]

actually, I never referred to a toe kick saw.....


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My mistake, I thought that since the first paragraph in the post you quoted was about a toe kick saw, that it was your reference.

 

[mrpizza]

if you nick the drywall its a quick fix with your joint knife and some compound, little sanding and paint. Done.

 

[johnyg]

this thread has really brought out our willingness to help. good or bad its great that you want to help and i think it says alot for the character of the members.you would all be great neighbors !!!!

 

[WolverineMarine]

If you are absolutely insistent on removing that lip from on the bottom plate the only other tool I could think of that would possibly work would be a portable electric planner. I would turn it on it’s side, adjust it so it’s on about it’s maximum cut depth, but also put down 1/8-1/4” piece of plywood on the floor to keep it off the concrete and go to town. It’s obviously going to generate a huge amount of waste that would have to be cleaned up constantly. Other than that I’m with the rest of the consensus on using 1 by an putting the trim over.

In my basement I’m also putting up this corrugated tin at chair rail height. It would be close to the width you’re after, it still retains the look of a shop and it’s light reflective to help keep away the shadows. It’s $5 a sheet for a piece 25 1/4”wide x 36” tall at Menards.

Good luck in your decision!




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[Daniel Dudley]

I like the way you think.

 

[WolverineMarine]

I like the way you think.

I just glued it against the wall with construction adhesive and rigged up a few pieces of scrap wood with my weights to keep the pressure on the wall until the glue cures for a few hours. It’s definitely a process but the results speak for themselves.


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