I need to patch a hole in a brick wall. I am estimating that I will need about a dozen bricks or so for the repair. I have done some re-pointing on my house before so I am OK with the mortar part. Just not sure how to cut brick. Do I use a chisel? Saw?
2006-12-13 07:26:01 · 17 answers · asked by Bman 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Please do not any blade that is not intended for the cutting of brick. If you use a masonry blade on a circular saw, make sure the brick is secured and will not be thrown. A brick set chisel is cheaper than buying a masonry hammer and will give you good results.
2006-12-14 01:56:21 · answer #1 · answered by john s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How To Cut A Brick
2016-10-05 10:22:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a masonry hammer instead of a claw for pulling nails it has a sort of wedge/chisel type back you hold the brick in one hand and whack the brick with the wedge/chisel side at about the right spot and the brick WILL break.
2006-12-13 07:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by crawler 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! a chisel and abrasive saw would both work. Also you can scribe the break with your pointer tool place the part you want to safe on a hard surface and strike the opposite side with a mason hammer to separate the two. It is not a precession cut but it does follow the score line.
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2006-12-13 08:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by Fresh choice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a zip saw or small electric grinder, you can buy a masonry blade for a reasonable price. You can easily saw through bricks, concrete, or tile. Perfect to cutting a few bricks to size.
If you don't own the saw, you can rent masonry saws too.
2006-12-13 08:53:27 · answer #5 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You use a special hammer. Hold the brick in one hand and chop with the other. The brick will break in two pieces OR use a special saw for it.
2006-12-13 12:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by William E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A masonry blade on a saw. Although I am not sure if it needs to be wet like cutting some tiles.
2006-12-13 11:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best, safest and easiest way is to rent a wet tile saw for about 25 bucks for half a day.
2006-12-13 23:32:50 · answer #8 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 06:01:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Masonary blade on a skill saw is the cheapest way for the small amount you need to cut
2006-12-13 07:27:59 · answer #10 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋