Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - JigSaw

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actonwang
10-05-05, 10:36 AM
Hi,

Any handsaw has same function as JigSaw? I am trying to cut a square hole in my laminate during my installation of laminate floor.

KeyHole saw or Coping saw?

BTW: I don't want to buy jigsaw because it seems a overkill in this project.

Thanks
Acton

Jake10
10-05-05, 03:00 PM
Drill a hole into the laminate with your drill and use the jigsaw to shape a square.
Carpets Done Wright
10-05-05, 05:06 PM
A sharp keyhole saw will do the job. Have you looked at Harbor Freight Tools? They have a retail store here and a jig saw from them is $9, when they put them on sale. $11 angle grinders. I bought the angle grinder 4 years ago just to see and use as a back up, and it has not failed yet, and I end up using it so I don't burn up my expensive Milwaukee

Marco1
10-05-05, 07:12 PM
Hi,

BTW: I don't want to buy jigsaw because it seems a overkill in this project.


Would have been the first thing I bought for that project.
majakdragon
10-05-05, 07:37 PM
Since you adment about not wanting to purchase a jigsaw(could be useful in future projects), I would check out local tool rental centers. They may have a jigsaw you can rent. The rental price is much less than the cost to purchase one but the deposit(usually refundable) may be the cost to replace incase of theft. Good luck with your project.
actonwang
10-06-05, 09:19 AM
:) Right. I am too stingy. I will buy one. Thanks for your words
actonwang
10-06-05, 09:20 AM
where is Harbor Freight Tools?

I live in Herndon, VA.
smittymike19
10-06-05, 12:16 PM
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=55207
actonwang
10-06-05, 01:43 PM
great. Thanks