Masonry Magazine May 2010 Page. 30
Masonry Saws: Weathering the Challenges of Time
BY MARK PENDERGRASS
All images courtesy of Norton, a brand of Saint-Gobain Abrasives
Like the masonry craft, some tools of the trade continue to play a vital behind-the-scenes role in today's building architecture.
Take for instance the masonry saw. For someone outside the masonry industry looking in, he would be unaware of the critical role a masonry saw plays. Most would even go as far to say how simple of a tool it appears. And, if one viewed a photo of a saw from years ago to one today, a person might consider these saws somewhat archaic with few changes. But, that comment would be the farthest from the truth. Masonry saws have adapted well over time to meet the needs of masons and the challenges they face.