|Dave wrote: |> Nodge wrote: |>> I've removed an old window frame and it's left some fairly hefty |>> nails and screws which I need to cut flush to the surface and they |>> are in a position which is hard to get to with a hacksaw. I'm sure |>> I've seen something on TV which did the job easily using a small |>> rotary disc. Just been to B&Q to look at the multi tools (Dremel |>> etc) which I thought was what I saw on TV (QVC actually) but the |>> bits seem more for sanding , grinding & polishing etc. |>>
|>> Can anyone recommend anything? |>
|> A cheap angle grinder (less that 15 Pounds) and a metal cutting disk. |> As the nails/screws will be behind/inside of the new window frame, |> there will be no need for a 'make good' after they are chopped off. |> You can cut into the brick to put the old fasteners below the level |> of the new window and make good anything that will be visible after |> the window is installed.
|If he can get at it with a small hacksaw,what chance has he with a grinder |wheel?
Use it at an angle, but then it will definitely mark the wall and making good will be necessary.