The right tools for the job...? - What do you really need...?

[AndyPandy]

I'm a professional landscaper - run my own business - and use this site all the time. I recommend my customers visit to pick up the basics - so they can compare quotes accurately.

But now I need some advice - when laying blocks - drives, patios, lawn features etc - I wish there was a bed-mitre saw I could use to get those accurate & fiddly cuts sorted. OK, an angle grinder works - and a good quality splitter too. But I'm looking for something like an electric mitre saw - like I use to cut decking etc.... Any ideas Tony ... or anyone else.

It would be just great to zip thru all my series cuts at a table using an accurate angle saw....?

Any comments, advice or just point me in the right direction.

[Dave_L]

Probst block splitter all the way, with a decent blade





Edited By Dave_L on 1180123024

[AndyPandy]

Thanks forthe prompt reply Dave_L

I know - they're quick and accurate most of the time. However, when cutting 45deg angled qtrs off clays, the edge left can be bitty. That's when the angle grinder comes out - something like a chippy's electric mitre saw would make life alot easier .... I think.

[lutonlagerlout]

i have used a bench saw with water and a diamond blade,is this what you mean?
better working height but you tend to get quite wet
cheers LLL

[AndyPandy]

Sounds like what I'm after - any particular make/model...?


Thanks

[Tony McC]

The Norton Clipper is a useful yoke...



...runs on lecky, so you need a genny or a transformer, but there is a facility for LEV (attach the missus' hoover) to suck up all the dust, and it works just like a chop saw.

[lutonlagerlout]

that looks similar to one we hired but it had 4 extendable legs as well,try your local hire shop[
LLL

[andpartington]

as with most tools what the hire shops are using is what to go for and clipper is a very good old established make

what about the drop saw used to cut steal by welders and the like with a diamond blade
andy

[seanandruby]

do the drop saws have the depth, also the speed to cut brick, concrete etc;? should be 5500 rpm to cut, any more could shatter the blade. the hire shop will advise you more.

[andpartington]

dewalt do one with 3,800 rpm
and will cut 4-1/2" x 6-1/2"
but has no dust extraction
http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?....rl=http


andy