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siligut

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8. Yes, now that I know what to look for

Tue Mar 26, 2013, 08:00 PM

Mar 2013

Rental fees can be almost as much as buying on some things. I did look at concrete saws on-line and I really don't want to go there if I can avoid it. I am a small person.

I have seen old handheld circular saws at the thrift-shop for around $20. Then I could buy a blade, I gather a diamond blade is best, but could I use any old blade if I didn't care what happened to it?

I will be cheap about it if I can, but I can also envision the saw being whipped out of my hands and into the air to land who knows where.

I was looking at angler grinders on-line and that would probably be my favored way to go. I just have to imagine what else I can use it for to justify buying one.

I am going to have to look and compare my options. I sure appreciate all of the good advice.

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Concrete slab and I need to remove two inches by three inches off of a corner [View all] siligut Mar 2013 OP

You need to score the concrete so it will break where you need it to break. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2013 #1

...both of which can be rented in most cities. Warpy Mar 2013 #2

Yes, this is a good idea siligut Mar 2013 #4

Correct. All I have is a chop saw, though it has served me well siligut Mar 2013 #3

At tool rentals Wash. state Desk Jet Mar 2013 #5

Yes, we have a good rental place we have used siligut Mar 2013 #6

Using a big gas powered saw for such a small cut is going to be a pain in the arse. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2013 #7

Yes, now that I know what to look for siligut Mar 2013 #8

Angle grinders come in really handy for tile work. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2013 #10

Even the one star review for that blade is reassuring, as I have so little cutting to do. siligut Mar 2013 #12

tool rental stores Wash. state Desk Jet Mar 2013 #9

Yes, it is a dilemma for me siligut Mar 2013 #11

Here is the thing- Wash. state Desk Jet Mar 2013 #13

I am building a new crawl-space door and thus altering the entrance size siligut Mar 2013 #14

combination of things with that issue but RW about sums it up ! Wash. state Desk Jet Mar 2013 #15

The masonry blade isn't going to work siligut Apr 2013 #16

I know what you mean. Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2013 #17

Thank you for supplying the correct term siligut Apr 2013 #18

oops on that one Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2013 #19

No worries siligut Apr 2013 #20

You can use a spray bottle to wet the concrete down a little. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2013 #21

Good luck to you, sounds rewarding siligut Apr 2013 #22

Being an old concrete finisher who has dealth with this many times madokie May 2013 #23

Thanks, ! Wash. state Desk Jet May 2013 #24