Concrete Cutter

There is all kind of tools that will cut concrete. from hammer drills, hole cutters, numerous types of saws, water cutters, jack hammers etc. If you would tell us the application we could give you a better idea of what to use.

A circle saw with a concrete blade could be what you want. In the US they are available in most hardware stores.

Diamond blades are the biz....I wasted vast amounts of time arseing about with cheap cutting discs when I was laying a stone patio...

I eventually bought a diamond blade... like a knife though butter, and cheaper in the long run.

I only wish I'd been smart enough (or someone had told me) to have bought one in the first place.

I told Mrs Cat that I deserved a good spanking for being so stupid...but she wouldn't oblige.....drat...

Don't diamond blades require a coolant??

d'ja mebbe read post 7 , before postin' ?

I was thinking that the post was refering to using a diamond blade on a standard circular saw. or at least that was my interpretation of it.

Either way the answer is yes.

Hi Gerard18, Depending on what shape, size or deapth of hole you are cutting there is a diamond tool to do the job, just ask around! Spencer.

Diamond drills are common, basically a tube from 1-1/2" to 12" or more in dia with diamond segments on one end and a connection to the motor on the other. In the US, Target, Cushion Cut, and Diamond Products make them. I'm sure there are other brands, but these are the ones I am familiar with.

Rent a water-cooled concrete circular saw

"Guest" hit the proverbial nail-head, which others neglected to touch upon...

The gas-powered diamond-blade cutting saws (about equivalent to a lawnmower in size) can be rented cheaply, and use WATER not only to cool the blade, but to minimize the concrete DUST storm you would otherwise create performing the job. I had occasion to use them a couple times, both for spa installations. One was INDOORS ... keeping the sliding patio door and a window open, with fans running made it do-able.

Good luck ~

Get a rental "KWICKIE" saw. It's like a chain saw and works great. They come electric or gas powered.

No water needed, just a mask and goggles. You can choose either carbamide or diamond blades. Diamond blades are great because the curf is narrow and the blade life is significantly extended. I'd use a 2x4 for a straight edge or just chalk a line.

Diamond blades are great... as long as you are not cutting through steel rebar, as well. You may not get the expected results if you cut steel rebar with the diamond saw, without cooling the blade. They are very expensive to burn up. Best on masonary, ONLY.

Carbamide may be cheaper and goes through grade 90 steel without exploding the blade or use of water. They'll call you "dusty" after you're done!

Moto - the great summarizer. You said it all.

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