Concrete saw - consaw

AKA Diamond Chain Saw, Block saws

Used for concrete cutting. The significant friction generated in cutting hard substances like concrete means concrete saws are often water cooled.

Some are held like a typical hand held chain saw, some are like the one pictured above on a pushable chain saw, these tend to be named as a consaw.

When buying one analyse how deep the device can cut, if it can create square corners and acheive no over cutting. Examine what is the Motor Speed (RPM).

What is engine type, is it 2 or 4 Stroke.

They often require a Water Supply for cooling.

Does it have rotational kickback (danger)

For the handheld consaws weight is important.

Diamond Chain Saw Chain

This is a section of the device that takes a lot of wear. Often a chain for such a expensive device can cost hundreds of pounds. You have to study if the chain is for Light, Medium Concrete, and what Chain Size it has.

A power tool is one powered by an electric motor. The addition of a motor, usually electric but possibly pneumatic, powder actuated hydraulic or gas, reduces work required by an operator, and often makes it possible for an operator to do things difficult or impossible to do by hand.

These saws can be gas or hydraulic Powered

Like many expensive machines, they require lubrication to stop rust, and wear.

They are often often a diamond tools, with diamond blade

When buying you have to take into account:

Noise pollution levels, Safety of operator, Ergonomics, Price, warranty, delivery costs, Maintenance costs and services, availability of parts. Other factor do you want a dust free device.