Cinder Block Cutting Tools

Depending on the thickness of the material you may need to make several passes lowering the blade with each pass.

Cinder block cutting tools.

Try a concrete saw. Item 2693641 model 12 22512 225. Use the chalk to mark the spot where you ll cut the block. Mark off the cutting path with the chalk line.

You may also need to turn the block to cut it on all sides. Tools to cut cinder blocks by g d. They work both to cut block before it has been laid and to cut through cinder block walls to create spaces for doors and. A power saw produces a cleaner more even cut than does chiseling.

Mark the measurement onto the cinder block in white chalk. Start the cutting slowly and don t force the blade or the circular saw just let the machine do the cutting by itself and you do the feeding slowly. Cut through the concrete block along the score marks with the angle grinder. Base lute rake with 6 ft.

Make a series of passes until you have cut through the concrete block. Cut the block allowing the saw and blade to do most of the work don t apply too much force. Cut up to 4 in. Back the saw out after about 30 seconds to avoid overheating.

Deep with the included diamond blade that spins up to 5000 rpm courtesy of a generous 15 amp high torque motor. Most concrete blocks can be used as is but some applications require cutting them to size or angling them for a mitered joint. If you d like to be as accurate as possible hold the straight edge of a ruler across the block at. If cutting a hole in the center of the concrete block work the angle grinder s blade through the center of each score mark.

Adjust your circular saw to be aligned with the chalk line and have a cutting depth of 50mm and let it start to reach max speed. Ideal for cutting concrete asphalt and metal in indoor or enclosed environments. Bon tool 36 in. Lightweight less noisy and simpler alternative to gas powered cut off machines.

Tool base adjusts allowing up to 5 cutting depth. Disc cutter to saw through brick stone pavers block ceramics even concrete with rebar drywall and other masonry. Following is a rundown of common concrete cutting tasks from dinky to monster sized and the best tools and techniques for handling them. Most of the battle can be won by simply selecting the right tools.

If cutting straight lines completely across the block s face cut both outside edges before cutting the center of the line. Saws wearing away at the surface of the block. The prospect of cutting concrete can be daunting but it doesn t have to be. Cut around the entire block with the saw then adjust it so it will cut 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch deeper into the block.