ᐅ Angle grinder for cutting multiple paving stones and curbstones?
Created on: 3 Jun 2021 08:20
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MaxMustaman92
Hello,
We are planning to pave about 40m2 (430 sq ft) on our property soon. The paving stones are approximately 10cm (4 inches) high, and the edging stones about 25cm (10 inches) high.
I have heard that some people cut the stones using angle grinders. For the borders and especially for the rows of paving stones, I will need to cut regularly. From what I have found online, angle grinders should have at least 23cm (9 inch) blades and 1500 watts. However, I have also seen opinions stating that 12.5cm (5 inch) diamond-coated blades and 750 watt machines are sufficient.
So my questions are:
- Based on your experience, what specifications should an angle grinder have for this kind of task?
- Is an angle grinder enough, or would it be better to rent a proper stone saw somewhere? Buying a new one probably isn’t worth it for this small project.
We are planning to pave about 40m2 (430 sq ft) on our property soon. The paving stones are approximately 10cm (4 inches) high, and the edging stones about 25cm (10 inches) high.
I have heard that some people cut the stones using angle grinders. For the borders and especially for the rows of paving stones, I will need to cut regularly. From what I have found online, angle grinders should have at least 23cm (9 inch) blades and 1500 watts. However, I have also seen opinions stating that 12.5cm (5 inch) diamond-coated blades and 750 watt machines are sufficient.
So my questions are:
- Based on your experience, what specifications should an angle grinder have for this kind of task?
- Is an angle grinder enough, or would it be better to rent a proper stone saw somewhere? Buying a new one probably isn’t worth it for this small project.
MaxMustaman92 schrieb:
Can you give me a keyword for paving without cutting, or does that only apply to the stone arrangement? It mainly depends on your area. If you can define it yourself, it might be possible. However, over several meters, it usually isn’t possible to achieve centimeter-level precision. First install the edging, then pave.
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nordanney3 Jun 2021 22:12Alex124 schrieb:
I find the tip for a beginner somewhat questionable... especially regarding the use of an angle grinder near water and so on... He asked and received an answer on how to do it correctly. What he does with it is his own responsibility 😉
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motorradsilke4 Jun 2021 07:10MaxMustaman92 schrieb:
Thanks for all the advice!
Can you give me a keyword for paving without cutting, or does that only apply to the stone arrangement where each stone is placed precisely the same size over the other? In any other layout, wouldn’t one stone be longer than the other or have individual free corners exposed? That depends on the type of stones you want.
We have ones that are 10 x 20cm (4 x 8 inches), always placed two side by side with a 90-degree offset. This way, you always have a 20cm (8 inch) measurement. You can plan quite accurately over a longer distance with this.
But even with seemingly random stone arrangements, there is usually a grid. You should check with the supplier where you plan to buy the stones.
MaxMustaman92 schrieb:
Thanks for all the tips!
Can you give me a keyword for paving without cutting, or does that only apply to the stone arrangement where each stone is placed precisely aligned with the others? With any other pattern, wouldn’t one stone be longer than the other, leaving some corners exposed?That’s why the stones usually come in several sizes. Toward the end, you only need “half stones.”
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