Would a Tracksaw work?
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Forgive me....... but......... why not remove every 4-5th board (or some pattern) and use a table saw after the material left moves around and re-adjust the material removed......... material left on deck will naturally fill the open gaps in both directions to some extent........your eye should not pick-up small differences in width if you vary this at some removed pattern........the important thing would be to not remove to much from any one board.
I'd pull and re-lay. i don't think you are going to get what you are after with a saw.
thanks for the ideas guys. Not sure what I am going to try but probably will first try Phil's idea with the 'v-track' on the bottom of a router plate.
For those that mentioned power washing, I have done that but the space is so tight that it doesn't stay open for long. I think by cutting about a 3/16" groove I can maintain the look on the rounded edges of the deck boards, get the drainage I need, and hopefully keep straight enough lines that it still looks good.
I'll most likely do a test cut in a spot where it's not too noticeable or where I could replace the boards if it really doesn't go well. We shall see . . . . .
Rick
For those that mentioned power washing, I have done that but the space is so tight that it doesn't stay open for long. I think by cutting about a 3/16" groove I can maintain the look on the rounded edges of the deck boards, get the drainage I need, and hopefully keep straight enough lines that it still looks good.
I'll most likely do a test cut in a spot where it's not too noticeable or where I could replace the boards if it really doesn't go well. We shall see . . . . .
Rick
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