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LCN January 2006 Horse Power02-02-06 | News



They Cut Like a Knife

When you come up against a tough sawing application, you may want to check out these brick cutters and masonry saws. Look for the features that can help you best in your landscape contracting business.

Bosch Power Tools and Accessories




Model No.: 3814 14-inch Benchtop Abrasive Cutoff machine
Engine and horsepower: 4.0 HP
Blade Capacity: 14-inch
Depth of Cut: 6-inches
Length of Cut: 4-inch cutting capacity on square stock
Weight: 42 lbs
Features: 15 Amps, 3,900 RPM; optional 24-Grit Masonry Wheel; Superior motor insulation; extra motor over-load protection during tough applications; locking vise with quick release; holds awkward material stable for fast and efficient cutting.
Warranty: 1-year warranty (will repair any defective parts or workmanship for 1 year), 30 Day money back guarantee, 1 year service protection plan
Cost: $189

Imer USA




Model No.: MS 350F
Engine and horsepower: 1.5 hp 110v electric motor
Blade Capacity: 14-inch
Depth of Cut: 6-inches
Length of Cut: 4-inch cutting capacity on square stock
Weight: 42 lbs
Features: The MS 350F has all the same frame and tray as the ShortCut 350 except it has a non-tilting, single arm mounted cutting head. It is powered by a 1.5 hp 110v electric motor. It has plenty of power and the same 16" x 16" heavy duty tray assembly.
Warranty: 1-year
Cost: $1,549

St. Gobain Abrasives





Model No.: Norton YBM307
Engine and horsepower: Low Amperage 115-volt Electric, 3HP
Blade Capacity: 14 inch diamond blade
Depth of Cut: 5"
Length of Cut: 17"
Weight: 75 lbs.
Features: Light Weight, Rigid Steel Frame, 14" Wet or Dry, Brick, Block, and Paver Saw with Powerful Low Amperage Motor. Clearview Cutting head system provides Increased operator's efficiency and provides a Clear View of the working area.
Warranty: 180 Days
Cost: Under $950

American Brick Saw Co.





Model No.: Americutter 14-9 Brick Saw
Engine and horsepower: 9 HP Honda
Blade Capacity: 14 inches
Depth of Cut: 5.5 inches
Length of Cut: 18 inches
Weight: 210 pounds
Features: The most powerful and durable brick and masonry saw in the industry. Direct drive design results in more usable horsepower to the cutting blade. Entire chassis is heavy-gauge full-welded steel that is rental-tough..
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $2,050

Capital City Scaffolding




Model No.: 0671
Engine and horsepower: On a hand-held table saw or walk behind concrete saw - Target Segmented Brick/Block Combination Diamond Blade
Blade Capacity: 14-inch
Depth of Cut: 5-inches
Length of Cut: 4-inch cutting capacity
Weight of blade: 3 pounds, 9 ounces
Features: Low cost, cuts fast, combination blade for brick, block and stone.
Warranty: NA
Cost: $99

Equipements Mathieu




Model No.: CB-9 Brick Cutter
Engine and horsepower: Manual | Hand-operated
Blade Capacity: 9.25 inches
Depth of Cut: 5.25 inches
Length of Cut: 9 inches
Weight: 80 pounds
Features: 0 to 45 degrees adjustable backstop for angle cutting. Unique four-edge cutting blades. Cuts bricks, pavers and stone products. Fast and precise height adjustment.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $582.75

MK Diamond




Model No.: BX-3 Brick X-treme Saw
Engine and horsepower: 1.75 HP -15 amp motor/ 115v/ 60Hz
Blade Capacity: 14 inch diamond blade
Depth of Cut: 5"
Length of Cut: 16"
Weight: 50 lbs.
Features: Portable and lightweight, replaceable dust filter, spring-loaded head can be locked in the down position, heavy-duty cast aluminum rolling conveyor cart, open-back design for large materials to pass through.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $899

Park Industries




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Model No.: Jaguar II Diamond Gantry Bridge Saw
Engine and horsepower: 25 or 30 Horsepower Baldor motor
Blade Capacity: 36 inches
Depth of Cut: 13 inches
Length of Cut: 146-inch cross-head travel distance
Weight: 6,000 lbs.
Features: Programmable for automatic operation, optional straight-line profiling package, remote dial-up serviceability, amp following, laser light and 0 to 90-degree arbor miter with manual gearbox positioning.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: Contact for pricing

Quality Diamond Tools Inc.






Model No.: Big Dog
Engine and horsepower: Up to 35 HP
Blade Capacity: 14 inches
Depth of Cut: 5.5 inches
Length of Cut: Depends on many factors
Weight: 4 pounds
Features: Big Dog carries a full 15mm diamond segment height with a .125 core and is laser welded. Comes in sizes 12-inch and 14-inch. For the contractor who wants long life and a clean fast cut.
Warranty: Up to 1 year
Cost: $129 per blade

World Diamond Source







Model No.: Super GP blade
Engine and horsepower: Up to 18 HP - hand-held or walk-behind
Blade Capacity: 12 inches
Depth of Cut: 3.625 inches
Length of Cut: 12 inches
Weight: 4 pounds
Features: Designed for cutting cured concrete, brick, block, pavers and even asphalt, this blade is designed to cut anything in its path. This blade is the first true general purpose blade to hit the market. The key is its proven general purpose bond, and its drop segment undercut protection, which protects the segments from premature wearing.
Warranty: Life of blade
Cost: $299




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