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DIY & Home Improvement

siligut

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

Reply to Hassin Bin Sober (Reply #10)

Tue Mar 26, 2013, 09:45 PM

Mar 2013

I prefer small, light tools. As originally stated, I was using hydrochloric acid and a chisel with good effect, but for the finish I need a clean cut and a saw of some sort will be the best bet.

This is going to be so much easier all around, thank you.

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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