UNDERCUT SAW

Product Information

An undercut saw, also known as a jamb saw, is a specialised cutting tool designed for making undercut cuts in door jambs and casings. This saw is used to trim frames and baseboards, allowing for the fitting of flooring materials beneath it. Undercut saws are ideal for creating flush cuts and flat cuts on surfaces where a regular circular or reciprocating saw cannot reach. They typically operate with an oscillating action, powered by an electric motor.

Undercut saws have various applications in carpentry and flooring installations. The primary use is fitting flooring, such as tiles or laminate, beneath door frames and around tight areas. Technicians also utilise undercut saws for creating precision cuts without having to remove fixtures. For instance, when installing a new floor in an existing room, one can use an undercut saw to trim the base of the doorjamb instead of having to remove and re-install the entire piece.

Performing an undercut necessitates a specific cutting technique. The flooring material is laid next to the casing or doorjamb, then the height is marked. After removing the flooring material, the undercut saw is adjusted to the mark and the cut is made. The undercutting process removes the lower section of the door frame without affecting its structural integrity, providing a seamless finish when the floor is installed. The removed piece allows the floor to slot underneath, facilitating an accurate, flush finish.

This tool is not limited to doorjambs and casings. It is also utilised in corners where standard tools may struggle, such as beneath radiators or moulding. The base plate of an undercut saw is made to be very shallow, allowing it to get into tight spots that many other saws cannot. This feature makes it versatile for various construction and renovation projects. While using an undercut saw, safety precautions, such as wearing protective gear, should be observed due to the risk of flying debris and potential electric shocks.

Product Overivew

- Undercut Saws, known as Jamb Saws, are specialist tools designed for cutting under door jambs and casings.
- They're essential for trimming frames and baseboards, enabling the fitting of flooring materials beneath them.
- These saws are great for creating flush and flat cuts in places a regular circular or reciprocating saw can't reach.
- Undercut saws operate using an oscillating action powered by an electric motor.
- They are broadly used in carpentry, flooring installations, and fitting flooring like tiles or laminate under door frames and around tight areas.
- Undercut saws facilitate precision cutting without having to disturb fixtures and are useful in installing new floors in existing rooms.
- The use of undercut saws means a doorjamb's base can be trimmed without the need to remove and reinstall the entire piece.
- It follows a specific cutting technique of marking the height on the flooring material, adjusting the saw to the marked height, and making the cut.
- This cutting method ensures the lower section of the door frame is removed without affecting the structural integrity, ensuring a seamless finish after the floor is installed.
- They are versatile, also working in corners where standard tools may struggle, like beneath radiators or moulding.
- Its base plate's shallow design allows it to reach tight spots where other saws cannot.
- Safety measures, like wearing protective gear, should be taken while using these saws, due to potential flying debris and electric shocks.

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