Recommend a saw for cutting x in stone curbs ??

> Need to make some precise x-cuts in stone curbs. Can you recommend a lightweight, battery-operated saw that I can carry with me?
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> Thanks and regards,
> Mike Moran

We used to use a battery operated Makita 4190DW tile saw (to cut tile); Had about a 3" diameter diamond blade.

You don't say how big the "x's" need to be, but if they're that small, something like that would work for concrete or granite, I'd think.

I use a full size cordless Skil brand Skillsaw with a diamond blade. I have 3 batteries for it. I rarely have many marks to cut, so I don't have problems with running out of battery power.

If I had a lot to cut, I have a small Harbor Freight 900 watt generator and my Dewalt skill saw I would put the diamond blade in and cut away.

I have a little cordless Dremel that works great in concrete. I'm not sure how well it would do in stone

Good point John, I forgot to mention, I have never had to cut a mark in stone. It has always been cutting an "x" or "crow's foot" in concrete.

> I have a little cordless Dremel that works great in concrete. I'm not sure how well it would do in stone

Ditto. The batteries hold a charge for a long time. Not sure about stone though either.

I use a 5/8in star drill and make a half moon impression (hole about 1/4in to 3/8in deep.

On a rock I will use a 5/8in rock bit, fill with a butyl sealant and insert 1/2" rebar.

We cut hundreds of crosses on granite curbs, concrete, etc. in StL.

http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless-metal-working-cut-off-tools-dcg412p2.aspx

Jim Frame recommended a Makita cordless (9V ?)with a diamond blade a few years ago and we have not regretted it one bit.

Cheers,

Derek

I use a porter-cable cordless angle grinder with a 4" diamond blade. That thing will cut into anything. Just don't push down too hard. People are always running my battery down by doing that. It's a grinder....let the blade grind its way down on its own.