A method for controlling a wall saw system during creation of a separating cut in a workpiece. The wall saw system includes a saw head, a pivotable saw arm, a first saw blade, and a larger second saw blade. The separating cut is performed in a plurality of main cuts, where the parameters of the main cuts (saw blade diameter of the saw blade used, main-cut angle) are defined before the start in a main-cut sequence. After the processing of the separating cut by the first saw blade is concluded, the controlled processing of the separating cut is interrupted by a control unit and the wall saw is moved into a parking position such that all actions of the saw-blade change (swinging out the saw arm, removing the first saw blade, installing the second saw blade, and swinging in the saw arm) can be performed.

A novel cutting method and apparatus includes a cutting blade adapted to consistently and easily form a desirable kerf in a concrete substrate while capturing substantially all resulting concrete dust.

A power saw includes a base plate, housing, and spring. The base plate is configured to move along a workpiece, and includes a pivot mount and a first retaining member defining an arcuate slot. The housing is configured to receive a cutting tool, includes a pivoting member and a second retaining member, and has a center-of-mass located between the pivot mount and first retaining member. The pivoting member is engaged with the pivot mount to pivotably mount the housing thereto. The second retaining member is received in the slot to guide a pivot of the housing. The spring is engaged between the base plate and housing, and is exerts a spring force acting against the weight of the housing such that a resultant force is sufficient to enable engagement of the cutting tool with the workpiece.

An apparatus for forming horizontal and linear score at a predefined depth or adjustable depth in a plurality of curb sections or a similar concrete or masonry structure. The apparatus comprises a frame, two-axis of linear bearings guides, angle grinder, cutting blades, and protective shield. The frame is secured in the curb section or structure through stakes to penetrate a ground or slip into holes of a horizontal surface. The frame includes a plurality of first adjustment units to allow adjustments for heights according to the height of curb section, and second adjustment units to allow adjustments for depths according to the depth of the curb section. A horizontal linear bearing guide rides up and down on a vertical linear bearing guide and restricted by a height adjustment mechanism. The angle grinder hanged on a mount attached to the linear bearing. The protective shield covers the plurality of cutting blades and further attached to a water supply to provide a spray on the plurality of cutting blades.

A novel cutting method and apparatus includes a cutting blade adapted to consistently and easily form a desirable kerf in a concrete substrate while capturing substantially all resulting concrete dust.

A walk-behind apparatus and method for cutting non-linear trenches in concrete includes a frame supported by fixed direction wheels at a front end on a fixed axis of rotation, and multi-directional wheels at a rear end to rotate on movable axes of rotation, to permit the frame to rotate about a vertical axis passing through the frame. A handle is engageable by a user walking behind the frame for pushing the apparatus forward and/or for steering. A cutting wheel has a diameter of 5-20 inches and a cutting portion having a width of 0.5-1.5 inches. The cutting rotates on an axis parallel to the fixed axis and which extends notionally through the fixed direction wheels. The cutting wheel is disposed within a protective shroud viewable by the user to permit the user to visually align and guide the cutting wheel along a non-linear path on the ground while steering.

A novel cutting method and apparatus includes a cutting blade adapted to consistently and easily form a desirable kerf in a concrete substrate while capturing substantially all resulting concrete dust.

A method for controlling a device system (10) during the cutting of a workpiece (18) along a cutting line (43) up to a first end point (E.sub.1) using a saw head (12) that can be moved on a guide rail (11) along an advancing direction (26), whereby the saw head (12) is arranged on the guide rail (11) in a starting position (X.sub.0), and a first partial length (L.sub.1) extending from the starting position (X.sub.0) to the first end point (E.sub.1) of the cutting line (43) is entered.

A novel cutting method and apparatus includes a cutting blade adapted to consistently and easily form a desirable kerf in a concrete substrate while capturing substantially all resulting concrete dust.

An attachable rolling plate assembly which is attached as a single unit to a portable cutting tool to facilitate the safe rolling movement of the portable cutting tool on a workpiece. The invention comprises a frame assembly formed from a single piece of molded material such as fiber enriched high-impact nylon having a pair of oppositely disposed longitudinal sidewalls and a flat base portion having an opening through which a saw blade of a power saw extends. The invention also includes a cutting guide assembly to facilitate a straight cut, reduce torsional rotation of the saw blade and reduce kickback of the saw. A water spray hose is retained to spray water in front of a saw blade of a retained sidewinder power saw.