How to Cut Cinder Block
Measure the area where you'll install the cut cinder block.. Mark the measurement onto the cinder block in white chalk.. Insert a masonry blade into the circular saw.
Steps
Measure the area where you'll install the cut cinder block.
Measure the area where you'll install the cut cinder block.
Mark the measurement onto the cinder block in white chalk.
Mark the measurement onto the cinder block in white chalk.
Insert a masonry blade into the circular saw.
Insert a masonry blade into the circular saw.
Put on safety equipment before you begin cutting the block.
Put on safety equipment before you begin cutting the block.
Line up the blade with the chalk mark on the cinder block.
Line up the blade with the chalk mark on the cinder block.
Cut through the cinder block in 1 slow, accurate stroke.
Cut through the cinder block in 1 slow, accurate stroke.
Wipe the cinder block clean with a damp rag.
Wipe the cinder block clean with a damp rag.
Put on a pair of safety goggles to protect your eyes.
Put on a pair of safety goggles to protect your eyes.
Position the chisel where you'd like to cut the cinder block.
Position the chisel where you'd like to cut the cinder block.
Strike the butt of the chisel with a hammer until the block splits.
Strike the butt of the chisel with a hammer until the block splits.
Rotate the block and strike it again if it didn't split.
Rotate the block and strike it again if it didn't split.
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