Remove all the burrs with a file, to keep them from nicking the
insulation....

Rgds:
Eric

"U-CDK_CHARLES\Charles" "Charles wrote in message
news:c0bbd.17$qL1.11@trndny07...
On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:06:44 -0400, Jay Levitt wrote:
In article , says...
Jay Levitt wrote:

You just need your air saw, a
$4 18-tooth-per-inch bimetal blade

A reciprocating air saw? Did you try a Sawzall first?

I actually don't have a Sawzall. I seriously contemplated buying one
for this one task, but since I already *have* the reciprocating air saw,
I feel like I'd be wasting money. OTOH, that compressor is really a
pain to lug around, so maybe I need one. OTTH, I'm not sure even the
"compact" Sawzall would have fit in this space - it's at a weird angle.


Long hose. Leave the compressor downstairs.

The problem with any continuous run air tool is that it takes a LOT of
air. No props for trying to run that sort of tool off a pancake
compressor.

A Milwaulkee Super Sawzall is VERY nice to have if you're renovating.

All the others are okay, but the SS is the one you'll wish you had the
same way you wish you had a *insert your favorite insanely expensive
mic*

For a tight space like that, you might try an angle grinder. I'd rent,
but if you think you'd get enough use out of it, most of the ones $100
are Good Enough.