Cutting A V Groove In Concrete

The resulting v groove is the ideal joint size for the application of epoxy.

Cutting a v groove in concrete. Place the tip of a walk behind concrete saw blade over the center of one line. Using more than one of these attachments on a float or fresno lets you cut multiple grooves in one pass. Provide fast and efficient cutting of random cracks in concrete for repair purposes. Locate the area of the concrete floor where you would like to cut the channel.

V series diamond crack chasers from diamond tec inc. Turn on the saw blade and. Use a standard circular saw equipped with a corundum or diamond blade for small tasks. When is the best time to cut control joints in concrete very simply put the best time to cut your concrete control joints is as soon as possible.

Easy way to cut concrete pavement wet and dry cut warning. For slabs it s best to cut through the top inch then use a sledgehammer to break off the rest. The blade that i am using is a bosch db741c 7 inch premium segmented diamond blade. The jagged edge left below the cutting line provides a good rough edge for the new concrete to bond to.

Measure to the left and to the right of the chalk. Check to make sure there are no electrical or plumbing lines running beneath the desired channel. How to cut drain grooves in concrete. Average groover costs for a 6x4 1 2 inch groover you ll pay about 25 or more for bronze and as much as 35 for heavy gauge stainless steel.

In this video we are cutting concrete with a circular saw aka skil saw. Measure with a tape. Snap a chalk line over the concrete where you want the center of the drainage groove.