Which saw for shortening pax wardrobes?

[proffsrik]

Hello,
I am going to lay new 15mm engineered hardwood flooring on top of the existing suspended floor, which is starting to wear out. Currently, Pax wardrobes are in place as shown in the picture, and there is only 1 mm clearance to the ceiling.

I am considering shortening the wardrobes at the bottom. But which saw should I choose, and how do I cut in the best way? I own most common saws and tools but lack a table saw and a plunge saw.

 

[Dilato]

Circular saw (or regular handsaw).

 

[proffsrik]

Ok, I have a circular saw. Is it smartest to bundle the sides two by two and saw them simultaneously or saw them individually? It needs to be done with reasonably high precision.

 

[Srixon]

Circular saw (or regular handsaw).

TS has the opportunity to justify the purchase of a new tool to their partner, which should never be underestimated😉

 

[putte22]

Why not lay the new floor up to the wardrobes against the frames and then put a regular white skirting board or a quarter round.

 

[Dilato]

Ok, I have a circular saw. Is it smartest to bundle the sides two and two and saw them at the same time or saw them individually? It needs to be done with reasonably high precision.

I would saw individually; I find it easier to get a good cut that way.

Some form of saw guide/support that ensures accuracy helps, but sawing 60 cm fairly straight on a panel isn't so hard, and there's only one side that *needs* to look nice.

I assume you're thinking of shortening the underside/base?

Can you manage without needing to shorten the doors, do you think?

 

[BSOD]

Ensure that there are many teeth per cm, a circular saw with few teeth gives rough cuts.

 

[anis16]

I used a track and... ta-da... plunge saw when I shortened our pax wardrobes. If I remember correctly, it was the front part of the base that was a bit more tricky to get exactly right.