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19. oops on that one

Wed Apr 10, 2013, 08:11 PM

Apr 2013

on the wd40 says on the can contents flammable! Something non flammable to reduce the sparks might help. Although I don't think there is a lot you can do to prevent those sparks from flying on those dry cuts.

I shouldn't have suggested wd40 -the idea of something to help reduce the sparks flying popped to mind. Water and electricity don't mix either.

OK so don't use wd40 On the back of the can top it says don't use near sparks or flames.
Wasn't that a dumb suggestion !

well, if somebody is there with you when you go into the cutting, perhaps you can make a shield of some type or other to help block the sparks. somebody would have to hold the shield in place.

A diamond tile blade will give you a better cut .

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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

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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