Tools for cutting floor board close to wall.

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I am repairing a hardwood floor that has been fitted without any expansion gap which has caused it to bow.
My intent is to remove the skirting boards, and take 10-15mm off each edge, and put new skirting board back (this time matched to the rest of the house - doh!)

I can do this with a hand saw, or a multi-tool, but it will take for ever. However, I saw this in Wickes:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/WORXSAW-WX422-Classic-350W-85mm/p/142292#

It looks like it could simply be run down the wall - but the instruction manual from the Worxsaw site does not give any dimensions.

Anyone use one of these (or similar) and if so how close to a wall could you cut if you ran the base plate along the wall?

Thanks
D4Dog
 
Hire a door trimmer or a biscuit jointer might do it. You'll have to use the oscillating cutter in the corners though.
 
Chappers, you are a genius - never even heard of a door trimmer before. Brandon hire do one that will cut to 10mm - perfect. Many thanks.
 
or buy a multi-tool, as you will find loads of uses around the home if you intend doing much more diy.
 
you will probably have to wedge open the cut behind to stop it binding on the blade
the dewalt plunge saw cuts 12mm from the face
 
WabbitPoo said:
or buy a multi-tool, as you will find loads of uses around the home if you intend doing much more diy.
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Yes, but getting them to cut straight along a long line is asking a bit much in my experience. I use them for trimming in flooring work where we need to make cut-outs fo plywod service lide - 3in is OK, but 3 feet, no way!
 
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