Wet saw vs grinder for brick and block: cut quality, dust, and speed tradeoffs
Introduction Wet saws cut brick and block with water cooling and a fixed blade, offering dust control and different cut quality than grinders. A grinder can cut faster on rough brick or block but tends to produce more dust and less precise edges…
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