Anyone do concrete saw cutting?

[Rexone]

Approximately 50 foot long cut along side a fence (sidewalk).
How close to fence can a cut be made without the machine hitting the fence? Would prefer about 6" away from fence. Sidewalk runs to fence. Need to cut the side of a sidewalk off to install a pipe.
Not something that's urgent, just gathering info for when the weather cools off a bit.

[rrrr]

Six inches is doable with an 18" Target walk-behind saw, Rexie. Uh, unless you used your personal measuring tape. That's four inches.
:D :D

[Faceaz]

I just did the same thing this weekend. We cut a 3" wide 20' long trench for a gasline installation to a firepit. I rented a saw from Home Depot for about $150.00. Cutting the concrete didn't take more than an hour.

[Mardonzi]

RRRR is right. Most walk behind saws will get you within about 3". The only bad thing about his idea is using a Target saw.. (Brand loyalty issues... Bro in law owns Terra Diamond)...
Another option, if you have a steady hand, is to rent a gas fired "demo" saw with a diamond blade.

[shrek]

Approximately 50 foot long cut along side a fence (sidewalk).
How close to fence can a cut be made without the machine hitting the fence? Would prefer about 6" away from fence. Sidewalk runs to fence. Need to cut the side of a sidewalk off to install a pipe.
Not something that's urgent, just gathering info for when the weather cools off a bit.
6" is no problem...........We have several saws that have that capability.
Do you know how thick the concrete is?
Shrek
Branch Manager
United Rentals

[THOR]

Shrek,
you work for United?
My old roomy runs a branch in Vegas. You know Kenny Moody?

[YeLLowBoaT]

That should be np... Its not really that hard to do.
FWI spend the $7 and rent the small trailer, it will save your back getting the saw out of the truck( they are a heavy SOBs)
Hell if you want to pay for shiping back and forth I'll let you use my dimond saw blade.

[shrek]

Shrek,
you work for United?
My old roomy runs a branch in Vegas. You know Kenny Moody?
Yes, I am the Branch Manager of our beautiful Gardena, CA location.
I have met Kenny Moody at corporate events..........but do not "know him". But I hear that he is a real good guy.
Shrek

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

you can do it yourself with a skill saw and a concrete diamond blade with a steady stream of water on the blade. That's how we do it anyway. shhhhh:jawdrop:

[rrrr]

you can do it yourself with a skill saw and a concrete diamond blade with a steady stream of water on the blade. That's how we do it anyway. shhhhh:jawdrop:
Cutting fifty feet of concrete with a circular saw would be a great character building exercise. Go for it, Rex.
:D :D

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

Cutting a hundred feet of concrete with a circular saw would be a great character building exercise. Go for it, Rex.
:D :D
LMAO!! he will need those kneepads for sure.. :D :D

[AZJD]

6" is no problem...........We have several saws that have that capability.
Do you know how thick the concrete is?
Shrek
Branch Manager
United Rentals
United? Booooooooooooooooooooooooooo, lol j/k!
AHERN!

[AZJD]

Cutting fifty feet of concrete with a circular saw would be a great character building exercise. Go for it, Rex.
:D :D
LMAO!
I used to run a flat saw, Mecco 35hp and 65hp and occassionally I would have to make a hand cut with a quickie saw and that was misery. A skill saw will take all day!

[shrek]

LMAO!
I used to run a flat saw, Mecco 35hp and 65hp and occassionally I would have to make a hand cut with a quickie saw and that was misery. A skill saw will take all day!
Agreed........you do NOT want to make that cut with a skill saw.
Make it easy on yourself, and tell me when I can drop off a walk-behind saw.
I live in San Dimas.........about a mile away.
Shrek

[shrek]

United? Booooooooooooooooooooooooooo, lol j/k!
AHERN!
UNITED!!!!
haha.......
Shrek

[AZJD]

BTW Rex, your eagle always beats me in a staring contest........... I always blink first!:D

[rrrr]

LMAO!! he will need those kneepads for sure.. :D :D
Fontunately Rex has some nice Bench Racers brand knee pads that will work just fine for this project. :D :D

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

Fontunately Rex has some nice Bench Racers brand knee pads that will work just fine for this project. :D :D
LMAO!! :D :D

[Jordy]

A skill saw will take all day!
Not if you use LOTS of water and a frayed extension cord with no GFI outlet. :D :D :D

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

Not if you use LOTS of water and a frayed extension cord with no GFI outlet. :D :D :D
LOL!! :220v: :220v:

[1 Baja Guy]

LMAO!! he will need those kneepads for sure.. :D :D
Have some you can have if you want. Wife doesn't need them anymore. :eek:

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

Have some you can have if you want. Wife doesn't need them anymore. :eek:
She must have moved up to elbows.. LOL!!:D :D :D j/k

[fasthtm]

I will send you a saw with a operator. 2 hr minimum @ $ 125.00 per hour plus $ 150.00 travel.

[Silver]

Did you find someone. I have a contact for you. Pm if you still need it.
Thanks.

[Nucking futs]

I will send you a saw with a operator. 2 hr minimum @ $ 125.00 per hour plus $ 150.00 travel.
I can get a saw there for cheaper if you want to pay cash. I know just about every saw cutter from here to az.
Kennedy equipment in orange rents meco saws/ A push saw will run you about 35 a day. A 35hp self propelled is about 80 a day.

[fasthtm]

Don't forget if you rent a saw, you will also have to pay for blade wear, and you will also have to rent a vacuum, don't even think about washing down the concrete slurry into the gutter.

[YeLLowBoaT]

Don't forget if you rent a saw, you will also have to pay for blade wear, and you will also have to rent a vacuum, don't even think about washing down the concrete slurry into the gutter.
Or just don't let a building inspector see you do it... Why I do all my cuting on the weekends... :D

[lucky]

why do they call them skill saw's - it takes no skill :D

[AZJD]

I will send you a saw with a operator. 2 hr minimum @ $ 125.00 per hour plus $ 150.00 travel.
Thats a HB deal for ya!:idea: Could at least cut him a break......

[AZJD]

Don't forget if you rent a saw, you will also have to pay for blade wear, and you will also have to rent a vacuum, don't even think about washing down the concrete slurry into the gutter.
I'm pretty sure that he will cut him some slack on the blade mic. What company do you own, or work for?

[WYRD]

Don't forget if you rent a saw, you will also have to pay for blade wear, and you will also have to rent a vacuum, don't even think about washing down the concrete slurry into the gutter.
Go greenpeace:D

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

why do they call them skill saw's - it takes no skill :D
that is a baaaaaaaaaaadddddd post.. LOL!!:D :D :D

[djunkie]

Not if you use LOTS of water and a frayed extension cord with no GFI outlet. :D :D :D
Speaking from experience? :D :D

[Rexone]

6" is no problem...........We have several saws that have that capability.
Do you know how thick the concrete is?
Shrek
Branch Manager
United Rentals
Are diamond blades pretty standard on rentals or are there other types?
I imagine it's 3.5 to 4" standard res sidewalk crap.

[Rexone]

Cutting fifty feet of concrete with a circular saw would be a great character building exercise. Go for it, Rex.
:D :D
I've cut a few feet before with my skill saw. But 50, not going there. :D

[Rexone]

BTW Rex, your eagle always beats me in a staring contest........... I always blink first!:D
That dude is relentless. He watches over things when I'm not logged on. :D

[YeLLowBoaT]

Are diamond blades pretty standard on rentals or are there other types?
I imagine it's 3.5 to 4" standard res sidewalk crap.
for the most part they have 2 ways of doing it, They charge you a flat rate( some where around 50) or they give you like 5 thousands free then charge you per thousandth after that. United rentals does the flat charge if I remember correctly.
I'll be more then happy to let you use my blade if you pay for shiping( its only got about 100 ft on it, they last about 1200-1500 if you keep it really wet and go slow.

[Rexone]

Not if you use LOTS of water and a frayed extension cord with no GFI outlet. :D :D :D
Thanks for the helpful tips. I have a cord just for the job with some nice taped up splices.

[Rexone]

Thanks everyone for the help. I will likely rent one when the time comes. :)