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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:17 am
by lutonlagerlout
they are ok for square cuts and some angles but personally i prefer the stihl saw and the diamond blade,i think you get a neater job and the cut is regular all the way down the block.
i know others swear by them,but diamond blades are so cheap now a driveway might only use half a blade and 5L of petrol
cheers LLL :)
ps if you get a splitter get one with a new blade,once the blade wears they are useless :)

Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:17 pm
by Tony McC
I prefer a splitter because they are faster and cleaner than a saw, but I would have no hesitation to use a saw for really awkward cuts.

However, with the new regulations governing the cutting of paving units, unless your saw has a water attachment and you are, effectively, wet-cutting and thereby eliminating dust, the Elfin Safety Exec will be ready to boot your arse. The industry at large has been warned that 'dry cutting' will not be tolerated....

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/cn6.pdf