Cutting Blocks to an angle

awishawash

Anybody know the quickest way to cut paving stone at an angle?
Using a grinder seems very messy and time consuming, a cold chisel and lump wont be accurate enough. Any tips?

The Hill Billy

If you're looking for accuracy - you'll need to consume time & get messy.

CJhaughey

hmm I think B&Q are sold out of the last batch of Laser Block vaporisers so I guess the old fashioned diamond blade and grinder will be the only way to go.
a good tip is to use a 12" grinder or Con Saw forget mickey mouse 4" grinders they won't last long with heavy use.

awishawash

Laser block vaporiser?! Wow I think I'll head over to B+q and order one in..:)
Have a 9 inch bosch grinder but didnt know you can get diamond blades to fit, didnt want to use masonry discs cos theyre a disaster. Ill get someone to splash water on the bocks as I cut I spose. Thanks lads!:)

rooferPete

Hi,

You can get diamond discs for the 9" even for the 4", take care if you are going to splash water beside a working electric tool.

Don't forget a new set of goggles and a mask, could be the best €5.00 you ever spend

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awishawash

Coola got the diamond blade(not cheap!!) and its shooper! Cheers.

Cmar-Ireland

I've seen a hyrdraulic press device for cutting pavers. It works on the cold chisel principal but leaves a very neat cut.

Sonnenblumen

Stihl Consaw + Stihl Diamond Tip 12" (300mm) Stone/Masonry blade, cuts like butter. Blade costs about € 200 + VAT (ignore cheap spurious brands offering Diamond blades for € 90, pure crap.

S - Consaw will set you back about € 750, but unless you plan to do a lot of cutting, better to hire one, cost c € 90. Tip (sorry no pun) buy your own blade otherwise you can expect to pay € 50 hire charge for blade alone.

There are deals from time to time, eg current deal available from Makita (also a good product), buy 8 blades you get a free consaw.

Consaws require steady hand and some practise otherwise go for one of the mechanical suggestions.

Pocari Sweat

I can hire ye a Stihl con saw and 200 euro diamond blade for 20 euros for the afternoon, but make sure you don't break it. Better still i'll do it for ye, but I charge 100 euros an hour.

Sonnenblumen

€ 100/hour!!! - PS you're not an ex-Dentist by any chance?

Pocari Sweat wrote:

I can hire ye a Stihl con saw and 200 euro diamond blade for 20 euros for the afternoon, but make sure you don't break it. Better still i'll do it for ye, but I charge 100 euros an hour.

311

Anytime i use a grinder and theres dust ,just throw water on it ,or get someone to throw water on it as you are cutting.

Judging by the thread ,it's probably done and dusted at this stage