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Posted by Walter R. on July 11, 2006, 2:47 pm
I am covering a patio with bricks, laid in sand. In order to cut starter
bricks and to follow a curve, I need to cut about 20 bricks along the short
dimension (4"). These are "split pavers", 1 1/4" thick.
I have a 7" circular saw. Can I use this saw to cut brick and what kind of
blade should I use?
Thanks
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Walter
www.rationality.net
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Posted by professorpaul on July 11, 2006, 2:50 pm
I think there is a saw for this, but the way I've done it is with a
brick chisel. Wide blade. Cut a grove, and then break at the grove,
like you do when cutting glass tubing. If you screw up, bricks are
cheap enough.
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Posted by BobK207 on July 11, 2006, 3:00 pm
Walter R. wrote:
> I am covering a patio with bricks, laid in sand. In order to cut starter
> bricks and to follow a curve, I need to cut about 20 bricks along the short
> dimension (4"). These are "split pavers", 1 1/4" thick.
>
> I have a 7" circular saw. Can I use this saw to cut brick and what kind of
> blade should I use?
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Walter
> www.rationality.net
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I just did a similar (but smaller project, I only had to cut about 10)
I used a segmented dry diamond blade (because I have had it for ~ 20
years) in my Milwaukee worm drive.
It was dusty & dirty ....plus it left my saw pretty dirty as well.
I could have used a helper w/ a vac or set up a hose with duct tape but
I only had about 10 to do.
If you've got a "beater" saw so not to use your "nice" one it would be
better. I non-segmented blade is less likely to chip out the edge of
the cut......but it is patio brick not kitchen tiles.
I don't remember if I cut from both sides (it's only a 6" blade) or I
just cheated & tapped the brick to break in along the cut.
A diamond blade will make short work of these bricks......my HD has a
pretty good selection (wide price range) of diamond blades.
Alternatively you could rent a wet saw.....no dust, just wet messy :)
be prepared to handle brick colored water, that they tend to spray
about.
cheers
Bob
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Posted by James \"Cubby\" Culbertson on July 11, 2006, 8:56 pm
>I am covering a patio with bricks, laid in sand. In order to cut starter
>bricks and to follow a curve, I need to cut about 20 bricks along the short
>dimension (4"). These are "split pavers", 1 1/4" thick.
>
> I have a 7" circular saw. Can I use this saw to cut brick and what kind of
> blade should I use?
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Walter
> www.rationality.net
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>
I'm in the process of installing brick walks right now, around 2700 bricks
worth. I just finished a kiva style fireplace made from pumice brick and
fire brick. I bit the bullet and bought a Harbor Freight wet saw for
around $190. It has performed brilliantly and saved me a lot of headaches
so I think I've gotten my money's worth. That being said, for only 20
bricks, I wouldn't buy it. For 3500, it was a no brainer. You can get dry
blades for your circular saw that will work just fine. A wide chisel and
hammer will work as well for simple cuts. Just beware, brick will create a
lot of dust being cut dry so anticipate cleaning your saw thoroughly
afterwards. As well, they contain silica dust when cut dry so you really
should wear a mask.
Cheers,
cc
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Posted by Larry Jaques on July 11, 2006, 10:16 pm
On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 18:47:22 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm,
>I am covering a patio with bricks, laid in sand. In order to cut starter
>bricks and to follow a curve, I need to cut about 20 bricks along the short
>dimension (4"). These are "split pavers", 1 1/4" thick.
>
>I have a 7" circular saw. Can I use this saw to cut brick and what kind of
>blade should I use?
Try these chisels for just a couple dozen bricks. They're cheap and
work well.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=43669
Wet saws will get you along more quickly if you have 1,000 bricks to
shape, but they start at $200.
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