Quick cuts are heavy-duty saws that can rip through those tough jobs with ease. A concrete saw is a powerful hand-held cutting device with a circular disk blade that you’ll need in your kit if you're dealing with concrete, brick, stone, or other hard materials. They’re fast and get the job done quickly and efficiently.
Quick Cut FAQ
What is a quick cut saw?
Ever wondered what those tradies are wielding when they're cutting through concrete like it's butter? A quick cut saw is a heavy-duty, handheld beast with a circular disk blade, perfect for cutting through the tough stuff like concrete, brick, stone, and more. Used in a stack of different trades, you’ll see these mighty machines wielded by the likes of builders, concrete layers, tilers, and stonemasons just to name a few. Tradies fondly refer to these as quick cuts or quickie saws for an obvious reason—they're fast and get the job done pronto!
How deep does a quick cut cut?
Whether you're eyeing a petrol quick cut or electric model, the depth of the cut depends on the size of the cutting disk—the larger the diameter of the blade, the deeper you can cut. Take the Husqvarna quick cut K970 with its 16" blade for instance—this beast can cut to a max depth of 155mm, while the Husqvarna K770 sports a 14" blade that can manage a max depth of 125mm. So, whether you're after a deep dive or a precision cut, we've got the gear for you.
What’s the difference between a quick cut, a concrete cutter, a power cutter and a demo saw?
You probably heard a mixed bag of names for this style of saw—quick cut concrete saw, concrete demolition saw, power cutter, concrete saw, quickie saw, consaw—but they’re all just different names for the same sturdy tool. The nicknames are as varied as the versatile applications these are used for, and born from their speed and precision. Whatever you chose to dub these spinning saws, the one thing everyone can agree on is that they are legends on the job!
What can you cut with a demo saw?
A demolition saw, aka a quick cut, is your ticket to cutting concrete, masonry, brick, asphalt, tile—you name it, these ripper machines can slice through the toughest of materials. To tackle the likes of stone and concrete, the blades need to be the pinnacle of hardness themselves, so are often paired with diamond saw blades. Because cutting hard substances like concrete creates significant friction (and heat) this usually means the blades need to be cooled with running water as you cut (wet cutting) to prolong their life and reduce dust particles being released into the air.
Speaking of dust, it’s essential to make sure you put safety first when using a demo saw—always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as a high-filtration dust mask or respirator (to protect you from breathing in harmful fine dust particles), googles (to protect eyes from flying debris), and hearing protection. Check out the Makita and Husqvarna demo saws in our range—they’re true blue legends for any cutting job.
