Concrete is a mix of sand, gravel, cement and water, and it is everywhere. 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 ...

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jomama45. THis is a utility knock-out block, where one or two vertical webs can be removed with a hammer for vertical obstructions. This is a knock-out bond beam, where you hammer out the top 2.5" to 4" for a bond beam, or horizontal obstructions. If you only need a few, a concrete saw can easily modify standard block as well.

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3. Build an Outdoor Cinder Block Bench. Here is yet another great idea for building outdoor furniture using cinder blocks. The main advantage of this DIY project is that it can be done in half an hour with almost no tools required. The cinder block bench is weatherproof, tough as nails and it …

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Cutting concrete with your hands requires the use of a masonry chisel and hammer. This is a very physical task that requires skill and precision in order to avoid cutting too much concrete or causing it to crack unnecessarily. It can be a simple task to complete and as easy to perform as sawing a …

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You can pop a hole in block with a 16oz hammer. It's really pretty easy. You could get fairly detailed with just a small hammer and a concrete chisel. If you're running conduit, or something similar, folks usually just hammer out a hole as neat as they can, run the tubing and then use some concrete filler/patch to fix it back up and then paint.

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Walk Behind Concrete Saw 11 HP, Model# FS400", "longDescription": "Compact, versatile Husqvarna concrete floor saw is ideal for cutting trenches to lay pipe, expansion joints in concrete floors and cutting channels for laying cable. Has patented spring-assisted raise/lower system, low-vibration handlebar and excellent weight distribution and ...

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I have some concrete blocks that are 4 inches by 6 inches. I need to cut them in half at a 45 degree angle. Can I do this with a circular saw and a masonry blade ? I would also make a jig to cut the 45s. I only need to make 4 cuts. I checked with a few rental places but it would be expensive to rent a big saw.

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Lay out a course of concrete block on the dry footing. Do not use mortar for this test run since you're only trying to get an idea of what you need. Use corner blocks where they are needed and cut blocks as required to make it all fit. Use a piece of scrap 3/8-inch plywood to fill in the mortar joint between each block.

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Foundation.All concrete block walls must rest on a sturdy foundation of poured concrete. The depth and size of the foundation will vary depending on the size of the concrete block wall and the weight it must support, but a typical freestanding wall requires a foundation that is about twice as wide as the wall itself and which extends about 1 foot down below the frost line.

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Mark the measurement onto the cinder block in white chalk. Use the chalk to mark the spot where you'll cut the block. For example, if the space that the cinder block needs to fit into is 8 inches (20 cm) long, measure 8 inches (20 cm) in from the end of a cinderblock and make a chalk mark. If you'd like to be as accurate as possible, hold the straight edge of a ruler across the block …

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Screeding is the process of cutting off excess concrete to bring the top surface of the slab to proper grade. The screed should be 1 1/2' – 2' longer than the slab is wide so that it always rides on the forms.

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Concrete Garden Bench: As an Architectural engineering student I learn a lot about building with concrete. The funny thing is that I never used concrete in my life. So I was going to change that and make something out of concrete. The first thing I came up with was a conc…

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I built a couple of segmental concrete block walls, and had to make several cuts. I used an ordinary circular saw with a diamond blade much like the blade you have. I found that if I cut about 2 inches into the block, it would break quite nicely using a 4 lb steel mall. No need to cut …

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Concrete is a mix of sand, gravel, cement and water, and it is everywhere. 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 …

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Connect the new sidewalk with the old by drilling holes into the old sidewalk and pounding in short lengths of rebar. Tie that rebar into the rebar grid in the new sidewalk. Make sure to drill the holes at the center or below the center of the old sidewalk to prevent cracking the top. 24 / 52.

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$10 angle grinder and $2 concrete cutting wheels (or $10 diamond wheel) Find someone who is laying pavers, they'll have a large water cooled diamond saw. trade them a brewski for cutting your block on the mark. $2-$5. diamond hacksaw blades are a thing if you're patient. $5

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The Island is made out of 5 3/4" concrete block with wood top and tile on top of that. Right now I have a A/V Receiver sitting on top of the bar, but was thinking I could use the space in between the fridge cut-out and grill to cut a hole and install an acrylic box with shelves for the receive and any other AV equipment.

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A 7" circular saw, for instance, can only cut to 2-¼ inches deep, meaning you'll need to sledgehammer the rest of the concrete away; a 14" wet-cutting blade attached to a concrete-cutting ...

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5. DIY Concrete Christmas Balls. Lubricate decorative cement garden balls in non-stick spray and fill them with a concrete mix to recreate this fantastic Christmas ball DIY. For further description, look at the translated DIY here. This is surely one of the best cement sculptures for garden! 6. DIY Garden Stones.

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Step 4: How to Cut With Power Saw Cutting Tool Alternatives. If you need to make a lot of cuts, a concrete saw or wet saw can be a helpful alternative. Make sure the saw and blade are both appropriate for the material you're cutting. Tip. To create a 90-degree mitered corner, cut a 45-degree angle on two blocks.

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Step 3 - Cut the Concrete Block Wall. Hold the concrete saw up to the wall and line up the blade with the line. Turn on the saw and slowly guide the blade into the concrete. Slowly guide the blade along the line until you get to a corner. Remove the saw blade and start in the other direction following the same procedure.

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Usually you have to rent a cement cutter. It will be gas powered and put out a lot of fumes. This saw will cut concrete without the expense of renting or buy...

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Concrete and Block Method for Patio Steps. ... Making garden steps from scratch and cutting in to earth. ... The footing under the first step or riser – Image courtesy of diy. Two concrete blocks are laid flat to form the shuttering or formwork for the concrete behind. The concrete is mixed as a 6-ballast – 1-cement fairly dry mix.

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The concrete you'll be pouring is heavy — about 10 to 15 pounds per square foot so the extra support is important to prevent the edges of the mold from bending due to the weight of the concrete. Cut several 2x4s (we used three, if your countertop is bigger, use more) 3-1/2" longer than the length of the mold.

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DIY Concrete Swimming Pool: Building your own pool is not for everyone, but it can be done, with great results. When I got bids around $30,000, the choice was to build it myself, or forget it. For around $7000, and a lot of work, my son and I built a very solid 13' x 22' x5…

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This DIY video How To Cut A Concrete Bricks Or Concrete Block or cinder block shows the process to cut concrete block or cinder block using grinder and chi...

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When precision was necessary, the guys used a concrete saw to cut the block. Step 10: Site Guides. After the first course of block was laid, Victor's crew used a transit to site a level line at all the corners. To do this, they first setup the transit in view of all the corners. Next, the guys hammered stakes at all the corners.

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Figure on a bag for every 3 sq. ft. of wall. Also order 4 x 8 x 16-in. solid concrete blocks to fill in wall areas that the patio will cover (Photo 9). The wall cap is 3-in. thick Indiana limestone that we had custom-cut at a stone shop to fit the radius of our wall with a 1-in. overhang on each side.

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Another method for cutting concrete pavers is to use a hand-held power saw such as a Skillsaw with a masonry blade, or a cut-off saw. Set up workhorses or, preferably, a work stand with adjustable sides to secure the pavers. Depending on the thickness of the concrete, you may have to raise the blade and cut through only a portion of the paver.

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