Masonry Magazine May 2007 Page. 50
SAWS
BrickConstrictor
made to cut everything from brick and asphalt, to wood and plastic.
Other Cutting Accessories
DURING THE SPRING construction shows, manufacturers also introduced several cutting options that go beyond the norm.
First, the patented BrickConstrictor™ made by Lochotzki Masonry LLC of Fremont, Ohio, provides extra assistance for those utilizing high-speed cut-off saws. Able to hold up to 11 bricks on a solid working table, the user can quickly mark and cut all of the brick in one fell swoop. The BrickConstrictor is great for those who consistently cut groups of brick to a certain length. The bricks are solidly held between the front and back fence, while the guide easily slides to provide a straight rule to mark any length necessary for each group of brick.
Two final options shift users away from the typical grinder-style gas and electric machines to quiet, dustless guillotine-style cutters.
The Cultured Clean-Cut is specifically made to cut manufactured stone. Compact in design, it can provide precise cuts without the need for gas or electricity, and it eliminates the dust typically associated with cutting masonry materials. The silent cutting machine can be used by a single laborer, or contractors can purchase several to sit next to each mason to increase productivity all the way down the line.
The last product isn't actually on the market yet, but certainly merits mention. The patented Lechner Built brick cutter, created by Donald Wayne Lechner of Seminole, Ala., uses a similar guillotine-style idea as the previously mentioned product, but this powerhouse chops bricks in half like they're butter. Demonstrations show that a single user can cut five bricks with the Lechner Built brick cutter for every one cut by a traditional masonry saw. This quiet, dustless machine also eliminates the need for power cords, gasoline, water and ear plugs.
Lechner is currently seeking a manufacturer for his invention, and can be reached at (251) 946-3163.
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May 2007
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