We have a hallway floor that we've taken apart and lowered/cut down the joists from 195mm to 170mm. There are six joists (60cc) that were lowered. We measured on both sides of the joists and marked with a chalk line, set a support joist, and sawed with a circular saw.
But some were still cut up to 5mm too much in some places, and vice versa, so there's quite a bit of variation across the whole surface.
Does anyone have a good tip on how to level them all out (as best as possible)? Can I fill in with something other than masonite pieces where there's too much cut (like some kind of hard filler compound) do you think?
Now I'm taking a break... I've been using an electric planer where the line is still visible and measuring to make sure it's correct, but it's in so many places... feels like by the time I'm done, I've lowered the joists by 10cm.
But some were still cut up to 5mm too much in some places, and vice versa, so there's quite a bit of variation across the whole surface.
Does anyone have a good tip on how to level them all out (as best as possible)? Can I fill in with something other than masonite pieces where there's too much cut (like some kind of hard filler compound) do you think?
Now I'm taking a break... I've been using an electric planer where the line is still visible and measuring to make sure it's correct, but it's in so many places... feels like by the time I'm done, I've lowered the joists by 10cm.
One variant would have been to use a couple of clamps and a straight board or similar that you fasten to the joist as support for the circular saw. Definitely makes it easier. A bit like the plunge saw principle.
