Saw To Cut Through Brick Wall

Don t force a blade into a cut.

Saw to cut through brick wall.

Mark the cut and clamp the stone or paver to a stable work surface. To remove blocks you have to cut through the hardened mortar using saws designed for masonry work. A circular saw fitted with a masonry blade will cut both brick and mortar producing clean lines but with a great amount of debris. As you use your left hand to guide the blade use your right hand to press down on the saw and apply downward pressure to the brick.

An angle grinder with a masonry wheel also will cut through both the brick and the mortar and allows for tighter angles. Remember you get a much cleaner cut if you don t push too hard on the angle grinder and just let the tool do the work. Now turn on the saw and cut along the penciled line on top of the brick. Depending on the thickness of the material you may need to make several passes lowering the blade with each pass.

Let the weight of the saw and the blade do the cutting. A circular saw with a masonry blade can also be used to either score or completely cut through the block. Use an angle grinder to cut the straight vertical lines into the wall. Back the saw out after about 30 seconds to avoid overheating.

If you are planning to install a window door or access point in a brick wall then you will have to cut an opening in the bricks. Cut the block allowing the saw and blade to do most of the work don t apply too much force. A lot of brick dust will be kicked up so wear a dust mask safety glasses and earmuffs. Saw along the top line 1 2 inch 1 3 cm deep.

When dry cutting back the blade off and allow it to run free every 30 to 45 seconds to prevent overheating. This video on how to cut a. These saws are also called track saws due to the fact that they are guided along the wall through tracks that are mounted beforehand. Start by setting the saw blade to a depth of 1 2 inch 1 3 cm.

Wall saws are specifically designed to cut walls as evident from their name.