I'm attempting to open a stuck window in an old house, and while the paint is peeling, there's a tricky issue: the spring-loaded window stop is broken off in the lower hole. I think I can pull it out by making cuts on four sides with my multi-tool. However, the narrow blade I have is about 1/2" too short for the job. I need something narrow enough to get around the stop but long enough to work with. I've found some rare narrow blades, but none are long enough. I'm considering buying a longer blade and modifying it to be narrower using a Dremel or grinder. Any suggestions on how to safely remove the stop, where to find the right blade, or tips on altering a wider one would be super appreciated!
3 Answers
An oscillating saw is like the scalpel of power tools—super precise with thin kerfs and a variety of blade sizes and types. They'll allow you to make those accurate plunge cuts you need for this project!
What about trying a jab saw? It could work for your needs if you just need to get in there and slice out that stop without too much fuss.
Modifying a blade with a grinder is definitely a solid option! They might not make long, thin blades because they would be flimsy. But hey, sometimes you just gotta get creative. Have you thought about using a sharp chisel instead?
I often use a custom blade for my Sawzall. Just cut a thin blade with an angle grinder to get it really precise. Makes drywall cutting so much cleaner and easier—less mess, plus you avoid hitting pipes. You've got this!
True! I usually call it a multi-tool, but oscillating saw works too. I’ll check for oscillating tool blades that are narrow and long—maybe that’ll do the trick!