Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Using a miter saw to cut pavers for patio

Hi all,

Any pros/cons to using a masonary blade in a miter saw to cut holland paver bricks for a patio I am building. Any suggestions on blades to use for a 10" miter saw are greatly appreciated in advance.

Thanks

Brennum

Brennum,
I wouldn't recommend using a mitersaw for cutting bricks.
If you absolutely have to cut, a wet-saw would be the preferred tool. However, you can probably save yourself alot of trouble by scribing them and using a cold chisel and hammer - they will break very satisfactorily with not much effort.
fred

Hello brennum

The correct type of masonary will do the job but it's not the blade of concern here. It's the saw.

Masonary blades need water, which acts a lubricant. Using water with a miter saw or any saw that is not built to be used specifically for that purpose is potentially dangerous.

Fewalt is very correct. A miter saw is a poor choice. I suggest you rent the proper tile and block wet cutting saw with the correct blade. In the long run it would be less expensive, quicker and much safer.

Regards & Good Luck
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Tom_Bartco

The problem is getting abrasive dust on the commutator of the saw.