The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:55 pm**

I have seen pictures of patterns being cut into slabs and then infilled with blocks in a contrasting colour - although for the life of me I can't find them when I want them!!! If anyone can point me in the direction of any that would be fantastic.

I am also wondering what the best way to attack this would be. The customer has an existing area of paving which she wants a "mollusc" to be inlaid in red block. Any ideas gratefully received!! I have already vetoed Miss Warner's suggestion of her poster paints tho!

The bit I think will be tricky is the cutting in of the existing slabs once they are lifted. Not sure we'd be able to get the shape right with the Stihl! Anyone recommend any other type of precision cutter for this type of work?

Cheers

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:06 am**

for tight circles i use a 100mm diamond blade,and i have done an approximation of the guiness harp in block paving but it took ages and about a year later he wanted it taken out,said it made him look like an alky
best of getting some graph paper and drawing it out there first to scale of course 1:20 is about right for this sort of thing
LLL

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:08 pm**

What you need is a curve-cutting blade. They are normally fitted to nangle grinders, rather than cut-off saws because they tend to be quite small, 100-150mm dia.

I'll post a pic later - delivery man at door......

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:19 pm**

...the 'cupped' format allow the blade to be turned quite sharply to cut accurate curves down to around 100mm radius.

Note these are NOT the same as 'cup' blades, which are used for grinding/polishing. I know one contractor heard me describe the blade shape as 'cupped' and wasted 100+ quid on a tools best suited to polishing gravestones!

The Brew Cabin

Blocks inset into existing patio - Best way to construct