Concrete and Masonry Cut-Off Saw
This beastly baby is a driveway and paving contractor’s best friend. Powered by a gasoline and oil mix, it has the portability and the power to cut through any asphalt surface from asphalt to dense concrete in any form, poured or pavers. It utilizes either a diamond blade or a relatively disposable asbestos or composite one, “disposable” because they lose the cutting edge in a faster time than the diamond blades. But they are also cheaper, so there is a trade off.
These little workhorses can run wet or dry. By “wet”, I mean they most always have a connection device to attach a garden hose or some water supply. Failing that, one can literally carry a hose in hand and water while cutting or have someone else handle the hose. The reason this is a good idea is owing to the tremendous amount of pulverized dust these machines create. It can be pretty amazing. You look over and there is Kenny, lost in some uber-dusty fog, ripping and snorting on his bad machine, lol. This machine can prove the adage of “The bigger the boy, the bigger the toy!” While they require some getting used to, plus involve the back in a huge way by the posture required, they are a fast an totally efficient and versatile machine.
Inasmuch as this workhorse has a virtual open blade, needless to say safety concerns are huge. Gloves, masks and eye protection are not optional, and I would also suggest protecting the ears from the noise level as well. Nasty little suckers, all in all, but a real indispensable buddy out in the field.
