I’d probably use the reciprocating saw, if you think it isn’t powerful enough it’s probably the blade
AssassinCrab
Oscillating saw would be a tool I’d consider.
Solid-Feature-7678
Oscillating multi-tool with a wood cutting blade.
ATL_Founder2017
Sawzall
srgnsRdrs2
Is there metal in that wood? Milwaukee makes some wood blades for cutting wood w/ nails in it. They’re not the cheapest but they cut. That would prolly work if you can keep a steady hand on your reciprocating saw.
Or use this as a reason to buy an oscillating multi-tool
Edit: if you set the depth just right on the ryobi circular saw can you just cut it sideways from outside without marring up the other pieces? I’m assuming you want it cut flush
Content-Grade-3869
Saws-all unless you’re really good at using a skill saw on its side and left handed
woolsocksandsandals
Circular saw.
smilespeace
Is there a reason you can’t take it out? It looks like it’s just two screws holding it in. Unless you expect the boards to move if you take this joint apart.
Gillian_Q
A Japanese pull saw would be my go to. A handsaw would do fine too. I have a smaller Ryobi cordless circular saw that would walk right through that. A full sized circular saw would certainly do it is as well. A sawzall will certainly work, you just have to be careful to not get too far into the joists.
Revolutionary-Gap-28
No way a reciprocating saw isn’t powerful enough. You have a dull blade
Po0rYorick
Flush cut or ryoba pull saw but a reciprocating saw should work fine too
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Hand saw.
I’d probably use the reciprocating saw, if you think it isn’t powerful enough it’s probably the blade
Oscillating saw would be a tool I’d consider.
Oscillating multi-tool with a wood cutting blade.
Sawzall
Is there metal in that wood? Milwaukee makes some wood blades for cutting wood w/ nails in it. They’re not the cheapest but they cut. That would prolly work if you can keep a steady hand on your reciprocating saw.
Or use this as a reason to buy an oscillating multi-tool
Edit: if you set the depth just right on the ryobi circular saw can you just cut it sideways from outside without marring up the other pieces? I’m assuming you want it cut flush
Saws-all unless you’re really good at using a skill saw on its side and left handed
Circular saw.
Is there a reason you can’t take it out? It looks like it’s just two screws holding it in. Unless you expect the boards to move if you take this joint apart.
A Japanese pull saw would be my go to. A handsaw would do fine too. I have a smaller Ryobi cordless circular saw that would walk right through that. A full sized circular saw would certainly do it is as well. A sawzall will certainly work, you just have to be careful to not get too far into the joists.
No way a reciprocating saw isn’t powerful enough. You have a dull blade
Flush cut or ryoba pull saw but a reciprocating saw should work fine too