How to Easily Cut Bricks With a Portable Angle Grinder

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  • Опубліковано 5 лип 2013
  • In this video you will learn how to cut bricks easily using the portable grinder.
    In order to make your job easy, you need to get the right blade for the brick. If using the wrong blade then it can take you forever to cut the brick.
    Watch this video to learn how.
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  • @markdandridge79
    @markdandridge79 11 місяців тому +47

    I had a lot of old pipes and rebar to cut up and from what I read ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxPDBfLu68o58Aw85O_J-zIFfjJARBhp-3 this would be the tool for the job. Since I had never used one, I watched a couple of youtube videos and I'm so glad I did. Some really good safety tips, which I followed, and this tool did a splendid job. One good thing to know is the weight of the tool puts just about the right amount of pressure on the metal I was cutting, so I didn't have to use a lot of pressure, which is more likely to jam the tool. It made fast work of my job.

  • @aam1491
    @aam1491 2 роки тому +3

    Glad you still have all your fingers after that demo!

  • @gottheflick
    @gottheflick 10 років тому +13

    Thanks for posting. I wouldn't have thought of using my grinder to cut the bricks. Now i know I can, and how to do it.

  • @falconsnest
    @falconsnest 7 років тому +4

    Thank you for this video! It was very helpful to see your technique and equipment. Unfortunately your good products are from Australia, but I've similar equipment here in the States. Thanks for taking the time to show me.

  • @rprimbs
    @rprimbs 7 років тому +6

    Actually thanks for the video. I used an angle grinder to trim some pavers for a little entrance pad near my gate. For a bigger job I'd rent a wet saw but for a couple pavers it works great.

  • @lashlarue7924
    @lashlarue7924 3 роки тому +2

    I got a lot out of this video. Thank you!

  • @dizzystj
    @dizzystj 5 років тому +2

    Great vid thnks heaps this just saved about 2 hrs of work cheers

  • @StornowayCG
    @StornowayCG 4 роки тому +1

    thanks for posting! exactly what i needed

  • @vengefulvegan
    @vengefulvegan 9 років тому +4

    Thanks for the vid. I'm paving a small area and only need to cut a few. This will be perfect.

  • @dawntoolbelter7610
    @dawntoolbelter7610 5 років тому +40

    Work in a Hospital Emergency Dept. Highest influx of tool related injury cases stem from use of small angle grinders to cut masonry. Usually, loss of fingers where no gloves are worn and eye injuries. Make your own mind-up!

    • @doloresm7396
      @doloresm7396 5 років тому +4

      Thanks for posting this fact. I worked in the metal working industry, what a nightmare and I did safety seminars. Next time someone comes into your ER tell them an angle grinder is the most dangerous tool in the shop because it is. Face shield, gloves (contrary to another poster), respirator under the full face shield, hat. The RPM this grinder is spinning is insane without getting out my angle grinder, I believe it's 7,500 rpm. That's per minute. You can see the damage it does if you google what it can do to a person's face. It ain't pretty. Industrial accidents are gruesome. I've seen enough of them after 30 years on the road selling machine tools and related products ie power tools.

    • @AG-ig8uf
      @AG-ig8uf 4 роки тому +11

      How would wearing gloves protect against loss of fingers?

    • @liamwaters5451
      @liamwaters5451 2 роки тому +1

      I can tell you for a fact gloves don't matter much for a grinder at all. I had a grinder jump on me and go straight into my thumb cutting my tendon. Went through a welding glove like a hot knife through butter

    • @yamahschector
      @yamahschector 2 роки тому

      Table saws as well. Main guns as well. I have also seen jointer injuries too. I would in the hospital and do X-rays.

    • @yamahschector
      @yamahschector 2 роки тому

      @@AG-ig8uf that’s what I thought too. I was thinking the glove would catch and cause a worse injury

  • @curiousg50
    @curiousg50 7 років тому +12

    worked for my driveway expansion project perfect I just added safety goggles a face mask gloves and a larger pile of bricks to secure the one being cut.

  • @carter102
    @carter102 10 років тому +19

    Sweet, have to fix a few bricks around a window, just saved me $50 to rent a quick cut tool.

  • @carlosGCT1981
    @carlosGCT1981 9 років тому +9

    This grinder has a great sound emanating from your gears, should be very good. You can use this service a masonry saw, which has a fixed base, giving greater speed and safety in this kind of work. Thanks for sharing the video.

  • @luizferrari7532
    @luizferrari7532 4 роки тому +1

    great job! Thanks to share with us you knowledge buddy.

  • @danielkeirsteadsr6939
    @danielkeirsteadsr6939 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you, i was thinking of going to home depot and see if they had something like that.. I'm off to HD

  • @kobelcofan
    @kobelcofan 10 років тому +1

    Nice tutorial, well done.

  • @amazingerful
    @amazingerful 10 років тому +4

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @sketchingwithscot
    @sketchingwithscot 6 років тому +1

    Just bought one, works well!

  • @ablackcockatoo
    @ablackcockatoo 10 років тому +2

    Great simple post - thanks

  • @victormartin4509
    @victormartin4509 3 роки тому +1

    Very awesome video. Thank you so much.

  • @dwill7405
    @dwill7405 Рік тому +2

    For all those people out there who dont know how to cut pavers this guy is showing you how not to do it

  • @MrHammGutsnGlory
    @MrHammGutsnGlory 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! Great video!

  • @asgoodasitgets326
    @asgoodasitgets326 6 років тому +13

    I just use a wide bolster chisel and a lump hammer, one gentle tap to get your line and then a whack and you get a near perfect split.

  • @miserableangel
    @miserableangel 7 років тому +1

    thanks for the video!

  • @midwaynights
    @midwaynights 4 роки тому +6

    Everytime he moved brick , my heart twiched.

  • @silentmajor
    @silentmajor 9 років тому +2

    Thanks for the info friend

  • @southamericanredneck9471
    @southamericanredneck9471 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, man.

  • @MrKelly-ll1lx
    @MrKelly-ll1lx 10 місяців тому

    Nice cuts!

  • @MsStanleyr
    @MsStanleyr 6 років тому +1

    Got love the PPE

  • @HassanHindawe
    @HassanHindawe 5 років тому

    Thank you you so much. good job

  • @mattseymour8637
    @mattseymour8637 5 років тому +2

    When cutting with a larger saw would the block not move without a Clamp?

  • @johnkordish3546
    @johnkordish3546 2 роки тому

    Very well done

  • @denismoloney27
    @denismoloney27 7 років тому +96

    How to cut a brick with a grinder........ Cut the brick with the grinder.

    • @QuintTheSharker
      @QuintTheSharker 4 роки тому +1

      Alt Fit
      No.
      Way.
      I’ll have to try it

    • @ramblin_man23
      @ramblin_man23 3 роки тому +5

      Instructions unclear. Now my mailbox is stuck up in the tree.

    • @LiquidToast12
      @LiquidToast12 3 роки тому +3

      Still not sure what you mean. Do I cut a brick by rubbing a ham sandwich on it repeatedly?

  • @laurapodrasky4566
    @laurapodrasky4566 7 років тому +1

    Thank you

  • @Chriswhynot1898
    @Chriswhynot1898 6 років тому

    Thanks!

  • @LubaLuba1
    @LubaLuba1 3 роки тому

    which model is that grinder great video.

  • @SidneyCritic
    @SidneyCritic Рік тому

    That was quicker than I was expecting. I've done the old masonry grinding disks in the 80s - no diamond saws back then - and they were super slow. I have to cut a access hatch in a double brick wall, wish me luck - lol -.

    • @farnthboy
      @farnthboy Рік тому

      Yeh I was surprised how easily that disc cut those bricks. Have to cut about 6 bricks myself & was wondering how to do it, so this looks like the way to go. Time to dig out the old grinder!

  • @lindabramp2108
    @lindabramp2108 7 років тому

    excellent video...save me some tool rental money

  • @barrykilts4506
    @barrykilts4506 2 роки тому

    Thank you,I wasn’t looking for an add,one brand over another,I just wanted to see how well diamond cut off blades work on bricks or concrete bc the fiber blades aren’t worth a crap at cutting my daughter sidewalk where some idiot 50 yrs ago left the sidewalk sticking up high enough that your car drags bottom and I got sick really fast of wading through add after add.thank you! Now I can go to work

  • @tnrmc1901
    @tnrmc1901 4 роки тому +1

    Does anyone know if the or the chisel method would work cutting the brick long ways?

  • @mannyfilmsinc
    @mannyfilmsinc 4 роки тому +2

    What is there not to like on this video? Great video, thanks!!

    • @iridian
      @iridian 3 роки тому +2

      The sneakers, the pushes forward and doesn't pull, the cap is for wrong type of work, the cord that hangs almost in his blade, ...
      I dunno man, not feeling it, seems like an amateur.

  • @Cre8Thought41
    @Cre8Thought41 7 років тому +5

    One way to do it. Not the easiest but it works. Thumbs up.

    • @tim3854
      @tim3854 7 років тому +5

      Quick, thumbs up while you still got em : - P

    • @robira1313
      @robira1313 4 роки тому

      Well then, tell us the easiest way.

  • @specialized29er86
    @specialized29er86 6 років тому +2

    Lovely skills there dog and hows the paved area holding up after 5 years.

  • @betomendoza5981
    @betomendoza5981 7 років тому

    nah, the dudes a pro

  • @jamsocrane
    @jamsocrane 6 років тому

    How to smoke them man. very cool way man. Dave do you have the stuff man.

  • @martyjames6204
    @martyjames6204 10 років тому +1

    helpful - thanks

  • @blondeexplorer8276
    @blondeexplorer8276 5 років тому

    Should you apply water as you cut?

  • @zimbofix11
    @zimbofix11 9 років тому +36

    Rather dangerous not to fix the stone before you cut 'em...

  • @Yod12
    @Yod12 9 років тому +3

    I just got a Ryobi AG 4531G angle grinder and some 4 1/2 masonry cut off discs. When I opened the angle grinder up, it says to use only Type 27 depressed center wheels (recessed, or indented hubs) that fit into the recessed part of the arbor or spindle on the machine. "Never attach a Type 1 sraight or cut-off wheel..."
    Is this setup unique to Ryobi, or are they all like that?
    I have a 7 1/2 inch circular saw I've been using to cut concrete ( a very sloppy foundation job that a local contractor did), but need to get into some tight corners that I thought an angle grinder would do.
    Will this not work? I'm ready to return the angle grinder if I can't use it for this.

    • @runcandy3
      @runcandy3 4 роки тому

      Just go but the type 1 angle grinder. That's what I did. Better safe then going to the hospital.

  • @vistron888
    @vistron888 8 років тому +43

    Secure the brick and no need to cut that deep, mate. More chance of kickback.

    • @robertgash4555
      @robertgash4555 6 років тому +4

      Place a brick on the edge of the marked brick ( width to width) and stick your foot on the second brick.

    • @volvot5turbo
      @volvot5turbo 3 роки тому +1

      I've just been using a 9"' grinder. Couple of bad kick backs....I went almost the full depth (73mm). You think I should just go say 20mm all round then break in half? I've got about 100 to do.....

    • @vistron888
      @vistron888 3 роки тому +4

      @@volvot5turbo With a 9" be especially careful. Very hard to control. Just cut from both sides if you need a good clean cut but make sure whatever you're cutting is held unless it's something like a large paver which will be heavy enough. If you don't have a proper way of clamping the bricks you can sandwich them between some old large paving stones to keep them held.
      Usually cut in a straddled position with your feet apart so if there is any kind of kickback it will just go through your legs. But if doing a lot then maybe hire or invest in a brick saw.

    • @adgeebike9173
      @adgeebike9173 3 роки тому +7

      Think you broke every safety rule there mate. 1. Secure the brick properly. 2. Wear gloves. 3. Wear eye safety (you might have done.). 4. Keep the cable well back from the machine. 5. Don't cut so deep. 6. Don't wear trainers. I had some really bad Kickback once, thought it was gonna go through my knee. Never again.

    • @797depo
      @797depo 3 роки тому

      @@volvot5turbo havnt tried this yet but I think a single cut might do the trick.

  • @profecarrillo6479
    @profecarrillo6479 Рік тому

    is the dust toxic? when you're cutting

  • @rodwarren2243
    @rodwarren2243 Рік тому

    That would work great for a loaf of bread.

  • @jimsmowing223
    @jimsmowing223 7 років тому +4

    great video at least hes having a go and winning, so much bullshit on here with comments, good job mate going to do it myself and pave 20 sqaure metres and i will get it done and have fun at my own pace :) cheers

  • @mushieslushie
    @mushieslushie 7 років тому +14

    Use a clamp when doing something like this.... dontt put your hands anywhere near the cutting end of an angle grinder

  • @jchrg2336
    @jchrg2336 3 роки тому

    Back breaking labour, success with that

  • @ivanvajar
    @ivanvajar 9 років тому +11

    Sorry, but that's not how you should use an angle grinder. A lot of people makes the same mistake and uses the AG the same on all materials. On stone and ceramics is different to metal. Dust needs to go away from you (to keep it away from the motor and because of control). The angle is completely wrong too. You cut at that steep angle only if you really have to.

  • @bobdobalina838
    @bobdobalina838 2 роки тому

    Great video , thanx! How much was the grinder blade? (in euros?) Anything with 'diamond' in the name sounds expensive ;-).

  • @kiwiinaustria
    @kiwiinaustria 8 років тому +17

    all you haters, leave the gu

    • @NelsonSteffens
      @NelsonSteffens 7 років тому +8

      There's a blade guard on his grinder too. Cars kill more people than angle grinders do and you don't see people stop driving them because of it. Plus the danger aspect is what us manly man's like lol. Use at your own risk though

    • @TroyKing-King
      @TroyKing-King 2 роки тому

      right on! People are a trip!

  • @gaylerichards1554
    @gaylerichards1554 8 років тому

    cuts like butter

  • @dan3nad
    @dan3nad 7 років тому +1

    I thought he was going to karate chop that shit in half when he had it cut almost all the way

  • @rossclarke10169
    @rossclarke10169 10 років тому +5

    Thanks for the video. I'm all up for the dodgy, cheep and dangerous ways to do things. FYI, that's a paver and its not a portable grinder.

    • @FreeRepairGuide
      @FreeRepairGuide  9 років тому +5

      It's not so dangerous if we wear all the protective gear :)

    • @rogermacinnis2761
      @rogermacinnis2761 9 років тому

      Why isn't it portable? It's not a stationary grinder.

    • @tobytomic
      @tobytomic 9 років тому

      Roger MacInnis
      because sometimes, there is no enough space for flatbed cutter. ie. narrow hallway.

    • @uiomi
      @uiomi 9 років тому +1

      tobytomic That's not what he was saying.

    • @hotaslava69er
      @hotaslava69er 7 років тому

      Roger MacInnis battery is what he was thinking

  • @m4xfl4xst4r
    @m4xfl4xst4r 4 роки тому +39

    this video was almost called; "how to easily get hit in the nuts with a brick using a portable grinder."

  • @DeadlyVoltsHD
    @DeadlyVoltsHD 9 років тому +39

    Secure you work man I've seen shit go flying across the shop and take a light bulb on the roof out and be very careful with the locking switch always think if it catches on something what's going to happen and if it does catch your prepared.

  • @mikeduffy9584
    @mikeduffy9584 Рік тому

    Well at least he's not wearing flip-flops

  • @TheFullmetalj
    @TheFullmetalj 3 роки тому

    เวียดนามเก่ง

  • @petermcnull409
    @petermcnull409 6 років тому +3

    How the hell can it have 800 likes and only 200 dislikes??????????????????

  • @vinceking7878
    @vinceking7878 6 років тому

    I think clamps and larger angle grinder would be useful but like anyway

  • @missesmada11
    @missesmada11 8 років тому +4

    Can I use a cheap grinder with a good blade and still get those results?

    • @kyus1974
      @kyus1974 5 років тому

      hes using a cheap grinder

  • @spittyboy67
    @spittyboy67 8 років тому +46

    Dude put some PPE on; gloves, work boots and protective eye wear!

    • @jeremy0203
      @jeremy0203 8 років тому +9

      Gloves absolutely not

    • @icebergmike27
      @icebergmike27 8 років тому +5

      Easy bro...Mexicans dont use PPE. Everyone knows that.

    • @rickdixon9933
      @rickdixon9933 4 роки тому +5

      Gloves should never be used with rotary toal.

    • @universalask
      @universalask 4 роки тому +2

      At least try to always protect your eyes

    • @GreatDrums.
      @GreatDrums. 3 роки тому +4

      @Rick Rangel Personal Protective Equipment

  • @MrStreetboy80
    @MrStreetboy80 9 років тому +4

    Should you be moving the brick around while the grinders still running? And holding the brick while cutting? Don't seem a good idea to me.

  • @buddhikawarnakulasooriya8692
    @buddhikawarnakulasooriya8692 8 років тому +3

    Safety is the first buddy :/

  • @ankushverma8191
    @ankushverma8191 7 років тому

    esi machine ka under wala parts dikhaye

  • @jelleepit
    @jelleepit Рік тому

    This almost made YNC. Jeez!

  • @jaymacmullen6879
    @jaymacmullen6879 6 років тому

    I use a speed square to line and mark brick and basicly all diamond blades will cut brick

  • @j7pro631
    @j7pro631 6 років тому

    เครื่องเจียรไฟฟ้า

  • @duffermod1
    @duffermod1 9 років тому +1

    Ps it works better with a little water spray bottle goes through like butter and keeps the dust down too . yes a stil saw would be ideal but not everybody can afford one .

  • @lillithjones993
    @lillithjones993 11 місяців тому

    I want to make my fireplace opening wider so I couldn’t turn the brick over and cut the other side😂 but I guess i could cut the top and half way down on the side. Maybe that’ll work.

  • @michaellechmanik4122
    @michaellechmanik4122 5 років тому +4

    If you cut any bricks or mortar joints creating dust it is Imperative that you use a face and dust mask. There is silica in bricks and mortar which is cancer causing.

  • @aidanweb
    @aidanweb 3 роки тому +6

    I've just got home from A&E and searched UA-cam for how to do this safely. This is how I did it and ended up with 4 stitches in my leg after a kick back. I do NOT reccomend this method

  • @basilguts1786
    @basilguts1786 4 роки тому +2

    So basically,you use the tool that your going to use to cut it. Genius,why didn’t I think of that.

  • @19kiwi79
    @19kiwi79 6 років тому

    use 230mm grinder

  • @MJRbooger
    @MJRbooger 6 років тому

    hold brick

  • @annimughal4092
    @annimughal4092 4 роки тому

    Price please we are from Pakistan we are looking small machine par cutting and making for 1-5cm cutting cubes of salt

  • @bigpencap
    @bigpencap 6 років тому +1

    Im trying to think! Ownage

  • @MrTdsongster
    @MrTdsongster 8 років тому

    Brick bolster

  • @thangmeu
    @thangmeu Рік тому

    Hay qua'. Ca'm on.

  • @FieldyMate
    @FieldyMate 7 років тому +4

    Shouldn't use a cutting disc for grinding. That's they there is grinding discs!

    • @ed1pk
      @ed1pk 5 років тому +2

      What would be the danger? Shattering the disc?

    • @kathrynwitte3398
      @kathrynwitte3398 5 років тому +1

      Why buy one disc when you could buy two?

  • @edwardpowellmusic
    @edwardpowellmusic 4 роки тому +6

    Wow, at the end when he is trimming the inside of the brick holding the brick with one hand and only holding the grinder with one hand - that grinder could easily get snagged and fly into the arm holding the brick.... this is INSANE!!! Totally unsafe work technique.

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    @toolsupplierautotoolhome5028 5 років тому

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  • @TimsWorkshopTJY
    @TimsWorkshopTJY 6 років тому +2

    I agree, made me cringe watching this. Put it on a flat surface and clamp it on one end with a big screw type clamp. Then go to a tool hardware and get a masonry skill saw blade for a skill saw hopefully you have one. Got a 7" one on mine and cut through it like butter.

    • @charlescarabott7692
      @charlescarabott7692 3 роки тому

      Come on. I have cut thousands of bricks and tiles and stone with my cheap enihel 125 and 230mm angle grinders (wont risk my dewalt cordless AG on stone) to build my patio and garage without any incident. Never clamped them. Sometimes small pieces fly but they dont hurt much. I always wear googles and safety shoes and use common sense like always try to cut away from me and be careful where the power lead is so i wont cut through it etc

  • @GreenGaslight
    @GreenGaslight 8 років тому +2

    There's a lot to be said for using the right tool for the job. This isn't the right tool for this job!

  • @fernandofigueroa6705
    @fernandofigueroa6705 3 роки тому

    Un desastre 😲😲

  • @thersten
    @thersten 8 років тому

    using a brick bolster is much easier and you get better results too.

    • @Joebunkyss1
      @Joebunkyss1 8 років тому

      +Daniel Edward fuck you....every house you see built used a bolster....if placed on sand and hit on all 4 sides first a clean cut is dead easy.....try it sometime.....properly......

    • @thersten
      @thersten 8 років тому +3

      +Scott Awaywithit It's not that serious. chill out.

  • @Orlanda453
    @Orlanda453 5 років тому

    he wants to help ok

  • @danielcentury3638
    @danielcentury3638 3 роки тому

    If there was a severe kick back say good bye to your hands..or fingers secure the tools wear PPE ..

  • @user-zu3zz9th9q
    @user-zu3zz9th9q 3 місяці тому

    👍👍🙏🙏🙏

  • @rizwanbrilliant
    @rizwanbrilliant 8 років тому +8

    Very unsafe way of using grinder; Must use gloves, dust mask and guard for the grinder to prevent disk from shattering

    • @ovais909
      @ovais909 8 років тому +9

      Never use gloves when using grinder or any rotating machine

  • @johnclements2943
    @johnclements2943 3 роки тому

    Dangerous working practice.

  • @giseliapereira5914
    @giseliapereira5914 2 роки тому

    That takes a longtime for one brick.

  • @BeerStens
    @BeerStens Місяць тому

    M8. Steel toe caps, safety glasses and a pair of gloves eh.....grinders are a brilliant tool but treat with respect.