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Cutting masonry with a circular saw Steve Manes 08-16-2005
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Posted by Steve Manes on August 16, 2005, 7:42 am


Is there anything I should know about circular saws and masonry blades
before I attempt a finish cut on a 2" limestone cap on my front deck?
Will this damage the saw or the limestone? I've seen masons do this
with big, honkin' internal combustion saws and large blades so I don't
know if my Milwaukee will have the juice for it. Or if the dust may
damage it.

Steve Manes
Brooklyn, NY
http://www.magpie.com/house


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Posted by on August 16, 2005, 6:44 am


>> I've seen masons do this with big, honkin' internal combustion saws and large
>> blades so I don't know if my Milwaukee will have the juice for it. Or if the
dust may
>> damage it.

Skilsaw, $40 retail, use a $2 masonry blade from HD.



Posted by SteveB on August 16, 2005, 8:24 am



> Is there anything I should know about circular saws and masonry blades
> before I attempt a finish cut on a 2" limestone cap on my front deck?
> Will this damage the saw or the limestone? I've seen masons do this
> with big, honkin' internal combustion saws and large blades so I don't
> know if my Milwaukee will have the juice for it. Or if the dust may
> damage it.
>
> Steve Manes
> Brooklyn, NY
> http://www.magpie.com/house

A vacuum will catch most of the dust as it is produced. Don't try to go too
fast or push the saw, or you will heat up the blade and motor. Nice and
easy and straight.

Steve




Posted by Ulysses on August 16, 2005, 10:21 am



> Is there anything I should know about circular saws and masonry blades
> before I attempt a finish cut on a 2" limestone cap on my front deck?
> Will this damage the saw or the limestone? I've seen masons do this
> with big, honkin' internal combustion saws and large blades so I don't
> know if my Milwaukee will have the juice for it. Or if the dust may
> damage it.
>
> Steve Manes
> Brooklyn, NY
> http://www.magpie.com/house

Do you have a gas-powered lawn edger? I put a masonry blade on one and used
it to cut concrete. It worked great and got the dust etc further away from
me. The adjustable depth control was a plus (normally used to adjust along
the sidewalk, curb etc.). It's been a while but I'm pretty sure I was able
to keep the surface wet while I was cutting.




Posted by Ranieri on August 16, 2005, 11:14 am



> Is there anything I should know about circular saws and masonry blades
> before I attempt a finish cut on a 2" limestone cap on my front deck?
> Will this damage the saw or the limestone? I've seen masons do this
> with big, honkin' internal combustion saws and large blades so I don't
> know if my Milwaukee will have the juice for it. Or if the dust may
> damage it.
>


If you have more than a couple cuts to make, rent a gas powered concrete saw
with a diamond blade. It's a little cumbersome, and kicks up an ungodly
amount of dust - but it's definitely the correct tool for the job.




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