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    Dec 23, 2015, 03:17 PM
    Oscillating Saw?
    Have a Project coming up.. We Removed the Stove Top / Counter Incert.. We have a piece of Bambo Counter Top to fill in the hole if you will.. The thinking is without Undoing / Removing the Counter Top , to just cut a straight line from the Outside edge back to the Wall.. My Question, without cutting into the Wall would an Oscillating Saw cut the last couple inches Safely? Counter Top is 1 1/2" thick..
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    Dec 23, 2015, 03:50 PM
    It will do the job but buy an aggressive blade. Take your time because there will be a lot of heat building up on the blade due to the thickness of the wood. Try cutting as much as you can with a sabresaw or reciprocating saw
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    Dec 23, 2015, 03:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    It will do the job but buy an aggressive blade. Take your time because there will be a lot of heat building up on the blade due to the thickness of the wood. Try cutting as much as you can with a sabresaw or reciprocating saw

    That's the Plan, using a Circular Saw cut as close as I dare to the wall.. The Skill Set will be Not to Cut into the Wall.. lol..
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    Dec 23, 2015, 03:58 PM
    You cant get very close at all with a normal circular saw, usually will leave 3-4 " to go. Dremel makes a miniature circular saw that will get you as close as 1.5"
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    Dec 23, 2015, 06:48 PM
    Hi Norplan, myself I'd use this flush cut blade in my jigsaw. Good luck

    http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW3311-.../dp/B000R8GVMG
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    Dec 23, 2015, 06:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by parttime View Post
    Hi Norplan, myself I'd use this flush cut blade in my jigsaw. Good luck

    http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW3311-.../dp/B000R8GVMG

    @parttime.. Hmmm Interesting... Thanks..
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    Dec 25, 2015, 07:56 AM
    Yes, the oscillating saw will cut the counter top. It also gives you a lot of control.
    If you plan on purchasing one for this purpose only, I recommend a Harbor Freight shown below. It is not a Fein or Bosh but it works great. Doesn't oscillate as fast, nor is it a comfortable in you hand but it works great. I have a Bosh but I also have a Harbor Freight that I carry around in my truck just in case I need it.
    Throw away the HF blades. Not worth even trying to use. Get an Imperial brand plunge cutting blade.

    For $18 you can't go wrong. You will spent more for a couple good blades.
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