Toe kick saws and staples

[Rossn]

Does anyone know for fact if toe kick saws designed to cut through staples, or do they kick back or wreck a blade when they hit a staple? 1960's home with extensive stapling of the red oak hardwoods... most likely I would encounter a few. Staples are old-school.

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

I've never used one, but I imagine that its carbide teeth will go through quite a few nails or staples.. but I'd be prepared with spare blades depending on how much cutting you're doing

 

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[Rossn]

I had some responses over on reddit calling it the death saw and experiences with it flying across the room, and multiple folks warning about high kick back potential. I guess I'll give a multi-tool a shot first.

 

[Weekend Handyman]

You can get a surprisingly good line with an osculating tool and a straight edge.

 

[Rossn]

You can get a surprisingly good line with an osculating tool and a straight edge.

Thanks for the tip. I haven't used a straight edge on it before, and will give it a go.