The Paving Blog

Since we were talking about a heavy duty paver splitter, this tile saw is worth a mention as well. It is actually made for cutting pavers too, and will take on marble and stone. Did I say heavy-duty already?

This unit comes with a robust motor. The 1800-watt/15-amp 2.5 HP UL-listed motor runs at 3450 RPM, giving it the ability to get through the hardest of paving materials. Cooled off by strong water pump, you can expect this diamond blade to last for a while, especially given proper lubrication.

The nice thing about this machine is that it manages to bring you top-notch performance, on a super stable table, yet with a reasonable size that can easily fit into your garage. It’s not even that pricey - at under $400 it’s a sound investment in any DIY pavers project.

You can now order this baby directly from Amazon and have it delivered right to your doorstep - click for more details

A tool for pros on display here today. You should only consider purchasing this if you intend of a very large DIY paving project. Of course, if you happen to be a paving contractor, you already have one of those, but if in need of another, we can highly recommend this beauty:

The Belle Group Maxipave is a heavyweight block splitter for all common types of block paving. Paver bricks are dense and hard, and require a quality splitter to ensure clear cut lines. This one has a long lever for easy manual operation and easy-to-use adjustment based on a single screw.

It includes two replacement blades for this heavy duty paver splitter, so a great deal here by Amazon. Click here for current price and full details and get it shipped right to your doorstep.

Finally, coffee table books for us paving enthusiasts! This book is a wonderfully illustrated history of hot-mix asphalt paving in America, with a detailed review of the history of this common paving method.

Its 304 pages cover the stories of the most impressive asphalt-paving projects in history, including Route 66, paving the national parks and many more. This is a lively depiction of history, with a focus on the people behind the materials and designs. While the focus is on America, you’ll find information about historic uses of asphalt elsewhere as well.

A great gift for professionals and amateurs alike  - click to get this book on Amazon.

Almost seems like a contradiction in terms, doesn’t it? a sledge hammer made of rubber?

Well, it actually does make sense. For one thing, rubber isn’t quite as soft as one would imagine. It displays a fascinating combination of softness and strength, which is just what pavers need.

When you need to level those pavers, after sinking them in, a regular iron mallet can easily damage those expensive bricks, scratching the surface and creating unsightly small holes and bumps. Avoid this damage by using this professional sledge hummer, with its easy to grip wooden handle. It’s easy to order this one from Amazon, so you don’t have to go searching high and low - just click here and place your order.