what is the difference between segmented and turbo segmented brick saw blades?
Nov 15, 2007 by saeuta | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
all the ads seem to say is that they cool and cut faster but what are the detriments?
There are no detriments. They just remove the debris more efficiently for faster cutting.
phil j | Nov 16, 2007
Can circular saw can be used to cut pavers brick/rock?
Feb 26, 2006 by ruhul | Posted in Garden & Landscape
I am trying to make a patio extension using hexagon paver brick. these are very common and can be found at Lowes. Now I need to cut them. I think it is probably best to use wet saw, but is there other blades or saw type that I can use to cut it.
If you have more than a few pavers to cut, you need to rent a wet saw. The rental center will measure the diamond blade when you rent the saw and measure it again when you return it. They will charge you for the "use" of the blade. Diamond blades can be very expensive, but they are essential if you have a lot of pavers to cut.
If you do decide to use a circular saw, construct a cutting table to which the saw is fastened. You can then pass the paver through the saw rather than trying to pass the saw over the paver. Other answer is right, you will eat up carborundum saw blades very quickly. Do not attempt to use a diamond blade because they require water cooling and your circular saw simply is not made for that kind of use.
Good luck with your project.
exbuilder | Feb 27, 2006
I saw the film Brick last night. What old movies should I watch for comparison?
Feb 09, 2009 by Lazyitus | Posted in Movies
It was a great movie! My sis told me to watch the Maltese Falcon. Any other suggestions?
the maltese falcon is a good place to start. others include chinatown, out of the past, or anything based on books by dashiell hammett or raymond chandler, such as double indemnity. basically anything in the film noir sub-genre/style
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_noir
mrsmiley | Feb 09, 2009
Can a regular electric circular saw be fitted with a blade to cut a brick?
Nov 23, 2007 by dragonsiu | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes masonry blades are available, but beware the dust created ruins the saw it gets into the bearings. If you plan to cut masonry frequently use a saw intended for this purpose.
petethen2 | Nov 23, 2007
Can I cut brick pavers with a mitre saw? It isnt top of the line- just the $150 Ryobi I got at Home Depot...?
Mar 17, 2008 by Robert | Posted in Garden & Landscape
Also, if you have any other ideas about do it yourself pavers installation (free online resources? :-)) please let me know! It's a small 6' x 6' area enclosed on three sides by a wall and one one side by a sidewalk. THANKS!
Yes, I did for my paver installation. I used a 10” $99 miter saw from Lowes. Some Tips:
1. Use eye protection, ear protection and a mask, silica dust is bad for you lungs, (read that as, can cause cancer if breathed in a lot).
2. If you have to cut more than about 4-5 pavers, pony up and buy the segmented diamond blade, for the average 10" saw that’s about $80 bucks. Wet cutting will save the blade from wear, but for such a small area, you don’t need to worry, one blade will more than cover it, and water will damage the saw, use the face mask and cut dry.
3. Do your homework; understand the steps for laying the pavers, digging out the foundation, screeding the sand, and what kind of pattern you want to lay, etc. There are plenty of sites online for this.
4. Start with a 90 degree string line and the straightest edge you have (wall or sidewalk) and lay as many uncut pavers as you can. When you get near where you need to add a cut paver use a pencil and a strait line (ruler or something) to mark the paver and cut with the top of the paver up. If the paver is long you may have to cut half and then flip it and cut the other half. Do not precut a paver as some will be a little off, cut as needed.
5. When all the pavers are laid you need to sweep sand in the joints and you may use a power tamper (rent one) on top of old carpet or a large piece of cardboard to tamp the pavers down or a hand tamper, but the power tamper will give better results. Good luck.
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Screws Stripped
Saw arrived with stripped screw holes where saw attaches to base. Saw is held to base with 4 screws that thread into plastic ONLY. Returned.
Works well but could be better
It works well, mine doesn't run true so creates a slightly wider cut than it needs but it is only slightly so I'm not concerned. The only other thing is the plastic measuring bar which is difficult to set properly and you end up wasting a lot of time measuring and remeasuring from the front and back end of the measuring guide. Apart from that it has actually performed very well once you set it all up, if I purchased another I would consider this again however, I'd probably look for one that has a sliding table instead if I could find one at the same price.
Good saw, but not perfect.
I have a fairly large size tiling project to tackle, so, after much research and reading lots of reviews, I decided to donate the portable 4" tile saw I picked up at Harbor Freight for $45 and invest in an MK-170. The MK-170 comes 85% assembled by the manufacturer and sets up quickly out of the box. The 7" continuous rim blade attaches easily to the motor with the provided tools. The deck is made of metal and not plastic, so you can expect it to last for many years. While I haven't used the MK-170 to cut tile yet, I can see where the raised bumps on the deck might pose a problem with making staight cuts. The bumps are quite large and don't appear to serve any useful purpose. I'll update this review after I've used the saw to cut tile. I turned the power on to test the motor. Some reviewers reported it as being 'loud', but it's quieter than my 4" Harbor Freight saw, which screams like a Banshee. The water tray is made of thick plastic and seems durable. The bottom of the tray is smooth, so I expect the saw may slide during use if not somehow braced. My Harbor Freight saw has 2 plastic elbows/brackets mounted to the front housing that latch onto a bench top to prevent sliding backwards during use. I plan to fabricate something similar for my MK-170. The on/off toggle switch is easy to operate. As other reviewers reported, there is no guide included for making angle cuts. Fotunately, I still have the angle guide that came w/ my Harbor Freight saw. If you don't have an angle guide, one can easily be fabricated out of 1/4" aluminum or PVC, but a guide should probably be included with the MK-170. Also, the included rip guide is plastic and seems flimsy, requiring a bit of finagling to lock down wing nuts on both ends to hold the rip guide in place. The locking mechanism on the rip guide could definitely be improved. The rip guide on my Harbor Freight saw is also plastic, but it clamps into position on both ends, similar to the attachment for a rip guide on a table saw. The MK-170 could also benefit from a ruler attached to the front and back of the deck, which would mean less time wasted fumbling around with a tape measure. Again, I haven't used the MK-170 to cut tile, but based on a side-by-side comparison of the MK-170 with an inexpensive Harbor Freight saw, I can see several areas on the MK-170 in need of improvement. After I put another $15-$20 and some quality time into my MK-170 tile saw, it'll be great, however, given that MK Diamond manufacturers professional-grade saws costing $1,000+, I don't believe to should be necessary for the consumer to have to find ways to fix obvious design flaws.
MK-170 7" Tile Saw
Do not BUY this saw. Yes, it does cut tile but there are serious problems with its design:
1. The Rip Fence is sooooo cheesy and in combo with the dimpled table surface becomes problematic for setting it straight.
2. The dimpled table is not only annoying but can be difficult when trying to move tiles smoothly while cutting.
3. There's NO 45 degree jig for such cuts that are frequently needed in most tile jobs.
No wonder MK Diamond stopped making this saw!
2010-03-22
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 1
Defective - Crooked blade
Judging from the reviews so far I think I might have had a defective product. As I took it out of the box and put everything together I thought it was decent but after wasting a couple of expensive tiles I realized it was the blade causing issues, not the fence or operator error. The blade was off 1/4" from one end to the other. The motor assembly mount of the holding bracket looks to be welded crooked. I would give this another try but I don't have time to return this and wait for a new one.
Just make sure to check that the blade is straight before you get into a tile project!
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