When I went to install the jamb extensions I had made, I discovered that the "carpenters" had not lined up the furring strips that framed the windows with the opening.
I could use one of my long tracks and the SSRK, but a router would really have made a mess, and there might be unseen drywall screws. Attaching a track to the wall and using the circular saw on the track just didnt appeal to me. What I did was attach a long (84") SME to the wall above and below the window opening using a neat litter fastener that I had made for another purpose. This would act as a guide for the side of the saw base.
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The fastener is just a block of UHMW with T-Nut and screw fastening it to the side slot of the SME, and a long screw fastening it to the wall. Could have used a long piece of straight wood instead of the SME, but finding straight wood can be a fun exercise.
I very carefully plunged the saw and made the cut.
Worked like a champ. Had to also do the left side and top of the other window opening.
Oh, there were a few drywall screws.
That would have played havoc with a router bit. The carbide saw blade just went right through (but I guess I have better replace it one of these days).
Ill add pictures of the completed windows once Im done.
The fastener is just a block of UHMW with T-Nut and screw fastening it to the side slot of the SME, and a long screw fastening it to the wall. Could have used a long piece of straight wood instead of the SME, but finding straight wood can be a fun exercise.I very carefully plunged the saw and made the cut.
Oh, there were a few drywall screws.
Ill add pictures of the completed windows once Im done.
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