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ericsandstone (TX)
When you need to cut wood 1" away from the flue piping, what do you cut the wood away with?
I have been using a utility knife. I score the wood with lots of passes over section I need to cut away. Then, I extract the small section with channel lock pliers.
At times, I have found the drywall tool useful. It is like a large dremel tool. There is a place to put a drill bit sort of thing and lock it into place, a depth guage, and it spins right quick. Great with drywall and with wood...until the tool wobbles and, the bit breaks off.
People say Sawzall! Sort of automatically like, that IS the tool to use but, I have some problems with that. Full size sawzall becomes difficult to fit in with flue in way or, with trusses too close to allow angle to "plunge". Having confidence that I won't cut through what I should not also becomes a problem. I am not convinced that sawzall IS the right tool.
The wood I usually have to remove is the 1/2" plywood just below the roof jack.
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DaveMill (CA)
>>Full size sawzall becomes difficult to fit in with flue in way or, with trusses too close to allow angle to "plunge".
I've had my eye on a mini sawzall for a while:
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ericsandstone (TX)
Yes. I have eyed petite sawzalls also. Problem has been my money being attracted to other tools. People believe we make a lot of money but, they don't seem to know that we buy a lot of tools.
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packy (MA)
NOT MUCH YOU CAN'T DO WITH AN OSSICLATING TOOL
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NoHub (MA)
is it b-vent of regular single wall smoke pipe?. B-vent clearance is 1" and smoke pipe is 6"
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hj (AZ)
best tool I have ever come across., although mine is 12 volt and a little more compact,
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ericsandstone (TX)
The oscillating tool seems to be a great choice. I haven't had one of my own but, have worked with that tool when others have had it while, I was assisting them at their jobs.
Thanks to everyone for your advice
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hj (AZ)
A lot depends on what kind of "boot" you have on the pipe. I it has a "cone" above the roof surface, you can use a SawZall, if it is flat, then you need an oscillating tool that does not have to project above the roof to make a cut.
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