Masonry Magazine February 2005 Page. 18
HANDHELD SAWS
A Cut Above
Handheld saws go where the cuts need to be made, even high above the site on scaffolding and mast climbers. Here is a quick overview of how and when to use each type.
DIAMOND-BLADE MASONRY SAWS ARE, AS WE ALL KNOW, NOT REALLY "SAWS" at all but specialized grinders. Hard to tell by looking at them however, as most reflect the "traditional" saw format found in carpentry. Masons can opt for small tuckpointing grinders, larger circular saws, gas-powered cut-off and ring saws, and even chain saws. The problem isn't the variety; it's making the right choice for the job at hand.
Grinding Away
TUCKPOINTING IS A DUSTY, arm-tiring job. Using the common four-inch diamond-blade hand grinder is giving way to more specialized equipment such as the new Bosch 1775E, a five-inch grinder designed specifically for professional tuckpointers. This new unit for masons is good for removing mortar from a 50-story building or cleaning up a residential chimney, and Bosch claims the 1775E will get the job done virtually dust-free.
By Tom Inglesby
Masonry February 2005
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