How To Cut Concrete Blocks By Hand

Several consecutive blows should do the trick.

How to cut concrete blocks by hand. 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. A power saw produces a cleaner more even cut than does chiseling. Chuck teaches the basics of rough cutting concrete bricks and stone with tools you already have. Hammer the chisel into the concrete and continue doing so until you have formed a groove.

Cut through the concrete block along the score marks with the angle grinder. Cinder blocks are a common building material. Use an angle grinder. If you re needing a block of cement to set a post on the most inexpensive way to do it is to buy the 8x16x4 blocks and cut them in half.

When fitted with a carbide grit blade reciprocating saws work well to cut and shape concrete block. Make a series of passes until you have cut through the concrete block. For a larger project or more accurate cuts a circular saw with a concrete blade is a good option. Use relatively smooth grits to cut neatly but slowly and use coarser grits for a fast but less tidy cut.

A circular saw with a masonry blade can also be used to either score or completely cut through the block. Use the hammer and chisel to score or cut a groove into the block or paver on all sides. Strike the chisel on the score line until the material splits. If you use a simple.

One of the easiest ways to cut a cinder block is with a reciprocating saw that has a diamond coated blade. Cutting hollow concrete block first score the line. You may want to cut some blocks for your yard cut a wall or slab or whatever you want but if you are trying to cut it you have to do it in the right way because it s actually a hard job to do and instead of hiring a contractor to do the job and it may cost you a lot of money you can do it all by yourself if you. If cutting straight lines completely across the block s face cut both outside edges before cutting the center of the line.

If cutting a hole in the center of the concrete block work the angle grinder s blade through the center of each score mark. Score the length of the cut three or four times with the chisel. Mark the cut and clamp the stone or paver to a stable work surface. If your cut doesn t need to be exact use a cold chisel and hand sledge to cut the concrete.

If cutting stone with natural lines use the natural line in. The saws can be difficult to control but offer a wider range of cuts than many masonry and circular saws. Made from cast concrete cinder blocks are hard and durable. Concrete is a mix of sand gravel cement and water and it is everywhere.

Then repeat the process at the other end of the cut mark until the groove forms a channel.