Notching a Treated 6x6 witha TS 55
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proably not the idea tool for the job but it would work. i would build a jig that clamps onto the top of the 6x6 that widens it and gives you a place to put the rail. then its only a matter of cutting it across and chiseling out the waste.
proably not the idea tool for the job but it would work. i would build a jig that clamps onto the top of the 6x6 that widens it and gives you a place to put the rail. then its only a matter of cutting it across and chiseling out the waste.
The TS-55 will not cut 3" deep. On the rail it will cut just over 2" deep.
Peter
Peter
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Seems to me that this is a job for a wormy like a Skil Model #HD5860. It has a 2-7/8" depth of cut at 90°.
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You have three easy options that I can think off;
-The wormy Skil saw type or larger
-A hand saw, my favorite being a good Japanese pull saw
-Router with a 1/2 bit on a sled, Festool 2200 would be my choice because of dust collection.
I used the first two method on a couple of deck projects. Used the RAS115 to touch up the notch for perfect fit. For 4X material I use my trion and the long 4"3/4 blade.
Good luck
-The wormy Skil saw type or larger
-A hand saw, my favorite being a good Japanese pull saw
-Router with a 1/2 bit on a sled, Festool 2200 would be my choice because of dust collection.
I used the first two method on a couple of deck projects. Used the RAS115 to touch up the notch for perfect fit. For 4X material I use my trion and the long 4"3/4 blade.
Good luck
Thanks for the suggestions. I think I will go my route on previous deck, my old circular saw, followed up by my faithful Sawsaw. But, when it comes time to cut the 12 feet of installed decking at a 45 degree angle, the TS 55 on a Guide Rail should be perfect.
