Masonry Magazine October 2009 Page. 19
We Saw It All.
Perfectly! MK Diamond saws are engineered for durability and precision cutting.
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Lightweight masonry saw with heavy-duty direct drive 1-3/4 HP motor and a unique misting system to reduce dust. It features a built-in water pump and a removable air filter for easy cleaning.
MK-2005G Pro Wet/Dry 14" Masonry Saw
Designed for the professional featuring 5" depth of cut and open-back allowing 16" long material to be easily cut. Powered by a Honda gas GX160 Cyclone engine.
MK-5010 Super-Matic Electric Saw
Heavy-duty industrial block saw that can be customized to make your job easier. It is loaded with countless safety and performance innovations not found on any other saw in its class. Built strong and tough, with handmade craftsmanship in America. MK Diamond Products, Inc. 1.800.421.5830 Torrance, CA www.mkdiamond.com READER SERVICE #117 October 2009 MASONRY 17
THE RESULT
The use of both power cutters enabled the workers to finish cutting the openings for the HVAC units faster than with the chainsaw, simply because the tools were better-suited to this type of job and the cutting technique. Two workers were still required; however, each one could work effectively toward finishing the openings. The use of two power cutters allowed each worker to cut an opening. While the K750 removed the brick veneer from one opening, the Cut-n-Break would follow and finish the opening. When the operator was finished removing the brick veneer, he could then use the breaking tool and remove the debris that was manageable for one person. This enabled the Cut-n-Break to move around to each opening and cut without stopping. Both workers were more productive, and they could work more smoothly and quickly.
"All around, the Cut-n-Break far exceeded my expectations," Baldwin says. "It performed the way that I needed it to, and working as a team the way we did, we were able to get the job back on schedule, which was the goal."
The chainsaw is a powerful tool and, in the right application, it is the best tool for the job. The chainsaw seemed to be the best tool to handle cutting these openings, but the unseen obstacles that presented themselves on the jobsite showed that this tool was not going to work. It takes experience and knowledge to understand that, sometimes, tools that appear not to fit a particular project are actually the best ones for the job when coupled with a good plan. Not only did the power cutters and Cut-n-Break technique save time and put the job back on schedule, but also the contractor saved several thousand dollars. Sometimes, the right selection of tools makes all the difference, IMAS Cate Stratemeier is marketing communications specialist for Husqvama Construction Products. www.masonrymagazine.com