"Stephen" wrote in message
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Hello,

In the past I've always used an angle grinder to cut paving slabs. Is
that what everyone here does? I've got a tile saw that cuts with a wet
diamond blade and I have been told you can get a bigger version that
will cut slabs. I suppose this will have two advantages: it will cut
wet, so will produce less dust and it will have a fence to ensure a
straighter cut than a freehand cut with an angle grinder. Has anyone
used one of these? What did you think? What is the minimum spec I
should look for when hiring/buying? I presume motor power is important
to cut thick slabs.

Thanks,
Stephen.

Unless you have a very convenient local hire shop, I'd invest in a budget 9
inch / 230 mm grinder and diamond blade. Maybe something like this?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...LE+GRINDER.htm

Even the cheap blades (Aldi, Lidl, Screwfix) last pretty well. You will get
a lot of dust cutting dry (but I wouldn't try to cut "wet" with one). I
wouldn't try to cut a slab on a tile saw. The big grinders are a bit more
fierce than the 115 mm ones, especially if they don't have soft start. But
they are *very* effective.