Floor Job

[32Deuce]

I am preparing to take the floor out of my 16' avenger... soft spots. Question is, should i try and save teh original peice of plywood for a template or what? And if so how do I get it out in one piece? I will post pics hopefully soon (just got a digi camera). I have looked at share a project and they used a dremel. I am afraid of going too deep and tearing into fiberglass hull. Any help, advice.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Floor Job

use a depth gauge with what ever you cut i with. dremel, circular saw, grinder.

 

[ljshein]

Re: Floor Job

In my case it wasn't possible to save the old floor, there wasn't enough left for a template. I've heard a couple of people say to use card board to create a template after it's all clean. That's my plan.<br /><br />Good Luck!<br />Jeff

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Floor Job

appliance boxes work great and are cheaper than plywood.

 

[ry3100]

Re: Floor Job

what do you mean appliance boxes? i have a 69 sportcraft i am fixing to do a floor job on, and curios what you mean<br />thanks

 

[E. E.]

Re: Floor Job

RY3100, THEY ARE REFERRING TO A BOX FOR A REFRIGERATOR, STOVE, DRYER,ETC

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Floor Job

you use the cardboard from the appliance boxes to cut and fit a template. the card board is the trial and error piece. you can work withit to get the best fix. then you cut that expensive plywood. there is contoversy, but i say, after 35 year of woodworking, seal all the edges and surfaces before you install you plywood. then come back ove the top and reseal. water is the #1 enemy of wood.

 

[ry3100]

Re: Floor Job

i gotcha thanks