How to Easily Cut Bricks With a Portable Angle Grinder

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.

[@dawntoolbelter7610]

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]

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]

How would wearing gloves protect against loss of fingers?

[@liamwaters5451]

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]

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]

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

[@markdandridge79]

I had a lot of old pipes and rebar to cut up and from what I read kzbin.infoUgkxPDBfLu68o58Aw85O_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.

[@curiousg50]

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.

[@dwill7405]

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

[@gottheflick]

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.

[@FreeRepairGuide]

You are welcome.

[@rprimbs]

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.

[@carlosGCT1981]

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.

[@asgoodasitgets326]

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.

[@aam1491]

Glad you still have all your fingers after that demo!

[@carter102]

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

[@dizzystj]

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

[@falconsnest]

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.

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

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

[@denismoloney27]

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

[@QuintTheSharker]

Alt Fit No. Way. I’ll have to try it

[@ramblin_man23]

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

[@LiquidToast12]

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

[@vengefulvegan]

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

[@vistron888]

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

[@robertgash4555]

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

[@volvot5turbo]

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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@Cre8Thought41]

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

[@tim3854]

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

[@robira1313]

Well then, tell us the easiest way.

[@midwaynights]

Everytime he moved brick , my heart twiched.

[@barrykilts4506]

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

[@lashlarue7924]

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

[@zimbofix11]

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

[@southwestchemicalcs9481]

Not at all.

[@ivanvajar]

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.

[@rossclarke10169]

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]

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

[@rogermacinnis2761]

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

[@tobytomic]

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

[@uiomi]

tobytomic That's not what he was saying.

[@hotaslava69er]

Roger MacInnis battery is what he was thinking

[@mushieslushie]

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

[@aidanweb]

I've just got home from A&E and searched KZbin 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

[@James-nx4zc]

@@DailyFifaClips bounce back

[@DeadlyVoltsHD]

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.

[@barrybuchert1345]

What like in a vice should it be secured??

[@MrHammGutsnGlory]

Thank you! Great video!

[@SidneyCritic]

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]

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!

[@mannyfilmsinc]

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

[@iridian]

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.

[@kiwiinaustria]

all you haters, leave the gu

[@NelsonSteffens]

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]

right on! People are a trip!

[@spittyboy67]

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

[@jeremy0203]

Gloves absolutely not

[@icebergmike27]

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

[@rickdixon9933]

Gloves should never be used with rotary toal.

[@universalask]

At least try to always protect your eyes

[@GreatDrums.]

@Rick Rangel Personal Protective Equipment

[@sketchingwithscot]

Just bought one, works well!

[@ablackcockatoo]

Great simple post - thanks

[@MsStanleyr]

Got love the PPE

[@MrKelly-ll1lx]

Nice cuts!

[@lindabramp2108]

excellent video...save me some tool rental money

[@specialized29er86]

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

[@StornowayCG]

thanks for posting! exactly what i needed

[@victormartin4509]

Very awesome video. Thank you so much.

[@amazingerful]

Thanks for the tip!

[@luizferrari7532]

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

[@duffermod1]

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 .

[@southamericanredneck9471]

Thank you, man.

[@michaellechmanik4122]

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.

[@laurapodrasky4566]

Thank you

[@jimsmowing223]

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

[@m4xfl4xst4r]

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

[@jcabrera5540]

Fucking pussy

[@TroyKing-King]

@Jacob Watson you are 100% correct!

[@mattseymour8637]

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

[@MrStreetboy80]

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.

[@randooomytoys8240]

you can do that

[@kobelcofan]

Nice tutorial, well done.

[@silentmajor]

Thanks for the info friend

[@miserableangel]

thanks for the video!

[@jchrg2336]

Back breaking labour, success with that

[@FieldyMate]

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

[@ed1pk]

What would be the danger? Shattering the disc?

[@kathrynwitte3398]

Why buy one disc when you could buy two?

[@edwardpowellmusic]

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.

[@johnkordish3546]

Very well done

[@gaylerichards1554]

cuts like butter

[@new2dayuser151]

WE All have unorthodox styles that may appear unsafe to others and to ourselves, just BE careful and have fun doing what YOU DO!!!

[@petermcnull409]

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

[@Yod12]

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]

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

[@HassanHindawe]

Thank you you so much. good job

[@missesmada11]

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

[@kyus1974]

hes using a cheap grinder

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

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]

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

[@lillithjones993]

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.

[@betomendoza5981]

nah, the dudes a pro

[@BeerStens]

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

[@dan3nad]

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

[@toolsupplierautotoolhome5028]

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[@rodwarren2243]

That would work great for a loaf of bread.

[@Chriswhynot1898]

Thanks!

[@martyjames6204]

helpful - thanks

[@FreeRepairGuide]

You are welcome Marty.

[@tnrmc1901]

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

[@basilguts1786]

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

[@TheFullmetalj]

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[@jaymacmullen6879]

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

[@LubaLuba1]

which model is that grinder great video.

[@vinceking7878]

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

[@rizwanbrilliant]

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

[@ovais909]

Never use gloves when using grinder or any rotating machine

[@buddhikawarnakulasooriya8692]

Safety is the first buddy :/

[@jamsocrane]

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

[@bobdobalina838]

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

[@Steve-101]

this meant to be a "how not to use an angle grinder" video? no gloves, safety boots, not wetting the brick, no supporting properly what your cutting. videos like this get people injured:)

[@nataliaberman6176]

Relax, he shows the technique

[@martynm.449]

Gloves can get tangled and so can be a hazard when using belts, or rotating equipment.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

@@nataliaberman6176 incorrectly yes. This guy shouldn't be around power tools. Can't even simply cut a brick in half without screwing it up.

[@jelleepit]

This almost made YNC. Jeez!

[@GreenGaslight]

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

[@danielcentury3638]

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

[@thersten]

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

[@Joebunkyss1]

+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]

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

[@blondeexplorer8276]

Should you apply water as you cut?

[@markfranco3690]

Omg, so much wrong going on here. Never hold object that you're grinding- unless you hate your fingers , hand, wrist, arm

[@doloresm7396]

Aside from a ladder an angle grinder is 'the' most dangerous tool in your shop. Ever see a gash an angle grinder makes to your face at those RPM's?. Well, it ain't pretty. Not worth it to set pavers, use a masonry hammer. Practice, safer, easier, quicker.

[@joe30725]

Quickie saw 1000 times better but most people don't have one also thats a lot of work to install bricks without putting base and sand... In other words your walkway is going to get tore up

[@doloresm7396]

At least pea stone or modified stone underneath. Where I live before we would put in these pavers we need a poured foundation, I repeat a poured foundation due to freeze, thaw cycle. Brutal winters and without it when spring breaks it looks like the pavers morphed into a roller coaster over the winter. Our frost line here can be 6 feet deep. Ugh.

[@profecarrillo6479]

is the dust toxic? when you're cutting

[@mikeduffy9584]

Well at least he's not wearing flip-flops

[@bigpencap]

Im trying to think! Ownage

[@annimughal4092]

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

[@ankushverma8191]

esi machine ka under wala parts dikhaye

[@seanstark7369]

I hope he’s wearing a mask😂😂

[@giseliapereira5914]

That takes a longtime for one brick.

[@robertreason4885]

dont do this at home. the video shows a decent cut but looks quite dangerous, the grinder went too close to the fingers and there were no gloves.

[@zakkori]

Gloves and most power tools= torn off fingers

[@doloresm7396]

Please don't do this if you are unfamiliar with an angle grinder like this guy is. Please!!

[@thangmeu]

Hay qua'. Ca'm on.