Next proper safety guidelines and equipment are discussed.
How to cut concrete blocks.
When fitted with a carbide grit blade reciprocating saws work well to cut and shape concrete block.
If cutting straight lines completely across the block s face cut both outside edges before cutting the center of the line.
For cutting concrete blocks you can either use a skill saw with a masonry blade or a masonry saw.
Use relatively smooth grits to cut neatly but slowly and use coarser grits for a fast but less tidy cut.
If your cut doesn t need to be exact use a cold chisel and hand sledge to cut the concrete.
Use the chalk to mark the spot where you ll cut the block.
Concrete is a mix of sand gravel cement and water and it is everywhere.
Cut through the concrete block along the score marks with the angle grinder.
A circular saw with a masonry blade can also be used to either score or completely cut through the block.
Power saw and concrete blade.
Cut the block allowing the saw and blade to do most of the work don t apply too much force.
For splitting masonry blocks two types of blocks that are manufactured with splitting.
Mark the cut and clamp the stone or paver to a stable work surface.
Cutting hollow concrete block first score the line.
Cut around the entire block with the saw then adjust it so it will cut 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch deeper into the block.
For a larger project or more accurate cuts a circular saw with a concrete blade is a good option.
Score the length of the cut three or four times with the chisel.
This video describes the process of split and cutting concrete blocks.
A power saw produces a cleaner more even cut than does chiseling.
For splitting concrete blocks a hammer as well as a chisel are required.
Make a series of passes until you have cut through the concrete block.
If cutting a hole in the center of the concrete block work the angle grinder s blade through the center of each score mark.
If you d like to be as accurate as possible hold the straight edge of a ruler across the block at.
Mark the measurement onto the cinder block in white chalk.
