14 Inch Industrial Concrete Cut-Off Saws

Industrial Concrete Cut-Off Saws with 14-inch Max Blade Diameter

When cement is laid, it is usually permanent. However, there are times when it needs to be cut and removed, such as putting larger windows into a basement. For times like this, industrial concrete cut-off saws with 14-inch max blade diameter tools can be used.

This type of saw is also known as a cut-off saw, a consaw, a road saw, quick cut, or a slab saw. It is a power tool that can be used for cutting concrete, tile, freemasonry, asphalt, brick, and other solid materials.

You must have the right blade in order to do the job correctly. The different blades include:

• Corundum Masonry: Corundum is an extremely hard aluminum oxide. These are not strong enough to cut through a large slab and are better for short shallow cuts.
• Dry-Cutting Diamond: Dry-cutting blades have a serrated cutting edge. This helps keep it cool while in use. They can make deeper and longer cuts, but they also get hot and create a lot of dust.
• Wet-Cutting Diamond: These have teeth or a smooth edge. Water is used to cool and lubricate it while in use. These blades make the fastest and cleanest cuts.

If you have a small task, you can use a circular saw with a diamond or masonry blade. If you are cutting a slab to repair a sidewalk or driveway, it is best to score into the cement about an inch and then use a sledgehammer to break the piece out. This will leave a jagged edge for the new cement to adhere to.

Here are some steps to take to cut out an egress window opening.

• Measure and mark the opening with a grease pencil. Drill a pilot hole at each corner, then using the pilot holes as reference points. Also, mark the outside wall.
• Use a dust mask, safety glasses, and gloves when operating the saw.
• Using a 12- or 14-inch electric or gas saw, cut around the opening, cutting only 1/4 inch around the first time. Make deeper and deeper cuts until you are halfway through the wall. Then repeat the process on the outside.
• Tap the blocks with a large hammer, starting at the top center, to push the block of cement out of the opening.
• Chisel the sides of the opening to smooth them.