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    mamscandle Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 23, 2008, 05:20 PM
    Ripping up kitchen floor
    We have begun ripping up our kitchen floor but cannot find the right tool to reach under the cabinets. Does anyone have any advice?

    Thank you
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    Sep 23, 2008, 06:28 PM

    I have always used a sawsall with a long flexable blade and a wonder bar. You can also buy a tool called a multimaster, which cuts at a 90 degree angle in close quarters.
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    Sep 24, 2008, 06:25 AM

    The flooring material likely runs under the cabinet if you are removing the subfloor. Mike's idea should work but space is tight right at the cabinet kick plate. I would get as close as possible with a circular saw set to a depth equal to just the floor. When you reinstall your sub floor you need to match the old sibs thickness.
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    Sep 25, 2008, 03:14 AM

    Always consider the dishwasher removal when installing a new floor
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    Sep 25, 2008, 03:33 PM

    Good one RT LOL

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