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Wash. state Desk Jet

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17. I know what you mean.
Wed Apr 10, 2013, 04:44 PM
Apr 2013

OK, well if you are going to continue with that I used to use my old tile saw to cut bricks every so now and again. cinder blocks and so fourth.

Home depot carry's those tile blades 7 1/4 inch. Should cost about $10.00 there abouts.

That might do it.

If you can score it deep enough -you may be be able to break it with your hammer without running the risk of a crack running wild.

I am only suggesting this because you indicated the area you are cutting is the concrete run off.
You discovered on the other end where the ground is more or less level that the slab is most likely 4 inch's in depth.

Where it tappers down to 2 inch's is what is called the run off in concrete terms.

Good luck and be careful with that skill saw. If somebody is with you when doing the cut- a can of wd40 spraying where you are cutting in front of the blade will reduce the sparks flying somewhat. You don't want to use water around your sidewinder- skill saw.

And of course let me know how it goes. !

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
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