Carbide Concrete Masonry

A circular saw is a great tool and one of the most common tools in the workshop. It was invented in England back in 1780. The circular saw is also known as a buzz saw or commonly called the Skil saw, even though Skil is a manufacturer that makes circular saws. With the right blade, a circular saw is capable of cutting wood, steel, masonry and ceramic tile. Circular saws come in different sizes ranging from 3" to 16". The most common corded size is 7 1/4" and cordless is 5 3/8" & 6 1/2". There are two types of circular saws: IN-Line Saws and Worm Drive Saws.

In-Line Saw - These are the most common types of circular saws and tend to be the least expensive. In addition, they don't weigh as much as the Worm Drive saws. An In-line saw's motor sits perpendicular to the blade and a shaft runs directly from the motor to drive the blade. An In-Line saw will suit most of your applications, and except for changing the blades, they are maintenance free.

Worm Drive Saw - A worm drive is for heavy duty use and tends to cost a little more than the In-Line saws. A worm drive motor is positioned parallel with the blade and uses a gear to increase the torque transferred to the blade. These tend to be a little heavier than the in-line models. Also, worm saws are not maintenance free, you will need to occasionally add a special oil to the motor, which is nothing more than unscrewing a screw and adding the oil, it is very easy.

Circular Saw Features

Electric Brakes - This is one feature I would get, no questions asked. An electric brake stops the motor in about two seconds after releasing the trigger, while a saw without an electric brake will take about 10 to 15 seconds to stop. The electric brake works by reversing the flow of electricity to the saw motor. The reason to go with the electric brake, which most models now offer, is to save limbs and fingers. After you are cutting for a while your arm will tend to get tired, so you want to make sure your safe at all times. Stopping the blade quicker means less chances of getting hurt.

Blade Capacity - As noted above circular saws come in different blade sizes. If you are buying a corded model I would go with a 7 1/4" and for cordless, go with a 6 1/2". The larger blade models are heavier, but in the long run you will have to make less cuts, especially on angle cuts.

Shaft Locks - Make sure your saw has a lock. A Shaft lock is usually a button you press that holds the blade still, making changing the blade easier. If your buying a professional power circular saw, it should have this feature. The cheaper models usually do not have this feature.

Circular Saw Blades

A saw blade is one of the most important parts to a circular saw. Not only having the right blade is important, but also having a sharp blade is important. There are numerous blades for different jobs and below we cover the common uses. If you would like a more in depth explanation on saw blades please follow this link - Blades.

Steel Blades - Inexpensive and good for softwood. Hardwood will make steel blades dull very quickly.

Carbide Blades - Will stay sharp longer than steel blades, but more expensive.

Tile Blades - Usually have diamond tip blades and are designed especially for cutting ceramic tile.

Masonry Blades - These blades are made for cutting concrete, brick, cinder block and other masonry material. They are made of abrasive material.

What to look for when buying a circular saw

I would definitely look for a circular saw that accepts 7 1/4 blades. These are the most common blades; therefore making it easier to buy blades down the road. Also I would look for a saw with a long cord, as you would be surprised how many cords are very short. You can always add an extension cord on, but I would look for a cord that is at least 8 feet in length. Another primary item to look for is an adjustable base plate. This is good for making angle cuts and sometimes comes in very handy.

Cordless Saws - Cordless saws are nice because they have no cords to plug in, trip over or even cut through. However, they lack power. The blades tend to be smaller and therefore they do not cut as quick. Since it takes a lot of power to cut through wood, you will definitely need more than one battery as you will be recharging them often.

Corded Saws - Corded saws are more powerful, but also heavier. If you are going to be cutting a lot of wood, grab the corded model as it will save you aggravation down the road.

I currently own a cordless and corded one. I find myself using both models just about the same. It is just easier to grab the cordless one and start cutting. Most of the carpenters I know or have talked to also own both styles.

Tips on using a Circular Saw

Make sure you have the right blade for the type of material you are cutting.

Blades - Make sure your blade is sharp and not dull. Dull blades tend to heat up more which causes more wear on your tools and more chances to bind.

Set the cutting depth no more than a 1/4 inch thickness of the wood to be cut. This will help reduce the chances of kick backs.

Clamp the wood you will be cutting. This will insure a more accurate cut.

Make sure your wood is clean of nails.

Make sure your saw is up to speed before you start cutting the wood.

Don't force your saw to cut. Let the saw cut by pushing slightly into the wood and letting the saw cut.

Make sure the blade stops before you grab the wood.

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Irwin Irwin 1x6 Masonry Bit 5026023 $14.3 1x6 masonry bit Tungsten carbide tips For drilling concrete, masonry, brick, tile, slate, and plaster Use only in rotary drills 1? diameter bit, 1/2? diameter shank, 6? long Brand #: Irwin 5026023 UPC: 024721029133 Keywords: bit masonry drill carbide tip

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Irwin Industrial Tool .25in. X 13in. Masonry Bit 5026005 $25.69 Masonry bit. For drilling concrete masonry brick tile and plaster. Use only in rotary drills. Tungsten carbide tip.25 diameter shank. 13 long.25 diameter bit. Carded

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Vermont American Vermont American 6-1 2 in Masonry Blade 28001 $2.48 6-1/2 masonry blade Made of resinoid-bonded silicon carbide for cutting masonry, concrete, concrete block, brick, limestone, sandstone, cast iron and nonferrous metal 5/8 round arbor and 13/16 diamond knockout 10 blade does not have diamond knockout 6-1/2 Brand #: Vermont American 28001 UPC: 045325280010 Keywords: masonry blade

Vermont American Vermont American 8 in Masonry Blade 28003 $3.71 8 masonry blade Made of resinoid-bonded silicon carbide for cutting masonry, concrete, concrete block, brick, limestone, sandstone, cast iron and nonferrous metal 5/8 round arbor and 13/16 diamond knockout 10 blade does not have diamond knockout 8 Brand #: Vermont American 28003 UPC: 045325280034 Keywords: masonry blade

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Mibro gs Mibro gs 8 in Masonry Blade 972170DB $1.72 8? masonry blade Made of resinoid-bonded silicon carbide for cutting masonry, concrete, concrete block, brick, limestone, sandstone, cast-iron, and nonferrous metal 1/8? thick, 5/8? round arbor, 13/16? diamond knockout 8? Brand #: Mibro/GS 972170DB UPC: 009326302119 Keywords: abrasive blade masonry saw circ

Mibro gs Mibro gs 12 in Masonry Blade 973810DB $3.9 12? masonry blade Made of resinoid-bonded silicon carbide for cutting masonry, concrete, concrete block, brick, limestone, sandstone, cast-iron, and nonferrous metal 1? round arbor 1/8? thick Bulk packed 5 blades per box 12?, maximum speed 6300 RPM Brand #: Mibro/GS 973810DB UPC: 009326310169 Keywords: abrasive blade masonry cuttng chop saw

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Black & Decker dwlt Black & Decker dwlt 3pc Masonry Bit Set DW2571 $11.53 3pc masonry bit set Hex shank masonry bit for Rapid Load system Carbide tipped bit for aggresive penetration For drilling brick, block, and concrete Set includes 5/32?, 3/16?, and 1/4? bits Brand #: Black & Decker/DWLT DW2571 UPC: 028874025714 Keywords: drill bit hex shank masonry

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Vermont American 8in. Masonry Circular Saw Blades 28003 $24.47 Made of Resinoidbonded silicon carbide for cutting all types of masonry concrete concrete block brick limestone sandstone tile cast iron and nonferrous metals. Designed specifically for cutting all types of masonry. Arbors are reinforced with metal for strength.63 round diamond arbor.13 blade thickness. 7 640 maximum RPM. 8 blade. Carded. Length: 9.3. Width: 0.3. Height: 9.2

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