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O.T. Cutting Bricks

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Kevin (FL)

08-07-2005 19:06:12




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As a result of Hurricane Ivan we were given several loads of bricks for free. (My son & I did have to go load them on the trailer and unload back home.) I'll be lining the floor of one of our pole barns with the bricks and making brick paths around the property as needed. My question is about cutting the bricks when I need a tight fit. I just bought a 15 amp "chop saw" used for cutting metal or masonry. I also bought a masonry blade, but haven't used it yet. Has anyone ever used one of these (dry) to cut bricks? I'm assuming I need to go slow and not build up too much heat but wanted to hear if anyone else has any thoughts. Thanks.

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mikeinWA

08-11-2005 07:30:03




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 Re: O.T. Cutting Bricks in reply to Kevin (FL), 08-07-2005 19:06:12  
My father is a stone mason, my brother is a stone mason, my nephews are stone masons..... The only time they use a saw on brick is for angle cuts or critical interior work. Get you a masonry hammer, hold the brick face up flat in the palm of your hand, with the pointed end of hammer draw a line where you want to cut. Whack sharply with pointed end along this line to score brick, do the same on each side of brick, turn the brick over and smack with gentle force with the face of the hammer. The brick will split with ease. With just a little practice you"ll get great results. Remember the only important line is the one facing up in your case. The cut can be beveled back away from this face and the resultant gap filled with mortar. No dust, no getting up from your hands and knees, no power neccesary, no problem.

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Tim B MA

08-09-2005 10:46:17




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 Re: O.T. Cutting Bricks in reply to Kevin (FL), 08-07-2005 19:06:12  
Kevin,

If the blade you bought is an abrasive blade vs a dimond toothed steel blade, I highly recommend you get a dimond blade ( the ones with widely spaced "teeth" vs a nearly continuous diamond apprasive surface) The diamond teeth are much faster and easier than the abrassives, and last a long time.

The used to be expensive, but now good ones can be had for about $16 for a 4.5 inch grinder, about $40 for a 7.5 inch saw - I assume your chop saw is 10 inches, so you may need to pay a bit more.

And as several others said - were mask and eye protection.

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Nolan

08-09-2005 03:14:47




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 Re: O.T. Cutting Bricks in reply to Kevin (FL), 08-07-2005 19:06:12  
Did it for a patio type project. Remarkable amount of dust and it's very attracted to the motor and bearings.

Stay upwind, or you'll be blowing red boogers for a few days.



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Leland

08-08-2005 19:14:40




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 Re: O.T. Cutting Bricks in reply to Kevin (FL), 08-07-2005 19:06:12  
Been there done that and I got tired of eating dust fast rented a masonry saw from local yard the wet saw is the only way to go no dust and it cuts faster IMO .



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1945 A

08-08-2005 09:16:27




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 Re: O.T. Cutting Bricks in reply to Kevin (FL), 08-07-2005 19:06:12  
My Dada was a brick mason, and one of the many tasks I got to perform (as a helper) was to cut brick as needed for arches, etc.
The biggest difference that I know of, is that a regular masonry saw will have a table that runs on tracks, so that you can move the brick back and forth as you"re cutting, as opposed to an ordinary chop saw, where the table is stationary. With the moveable table, you"re able to maintain an even depth as you"re cutting.
For ordinary straight cuts, he"d use a mason"s hammer.
Good Luck with your project!

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Dr.EVIL

08-08-2005 08:29:30




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 Re: O.T. Cutting Bricks in reply to Kevin (FL), 08-07-2005 19:06:12  
Son is a Laborer for a Masonry co. One of His many tasks is cutting brick. He uses a diamond grit steel blade but Your Whole chopsaw & abrasive blade didn't cost what one of His diamond blades costs. Go slow, stand "Up Wind", wear the mask and be careful.



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Burnie

08-08-2005 06:06:28




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 Re: O.T. Cutting Bricks in reply to Kevin (FL), 08-07-2005 19:06:12  
There aren't many problems cutting bricks. Just apply enough down pressure to keep the saw moving through the brick without straining the motor. Overheating is normally not a big issue. A dust mask is a good idea.



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Kevin (FL)

08-08-2005 08:51:54




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 Re: O.T. Cutting Bricks in reply to Burnie, 08-08-2005 06:06:28  
Thanks fellas for the info. I plan to wear eye protection, dust mask and ear plugs--this from my days working in the shipyards. Fortunately I won't have to cut too many--just when I get near the walls and things don't want to fit.



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