If you are not sure what a crack chasing saw is it probably sounds like a pretty funny name for a saw. Crack chasing is the process of cutting into cracks in concrete in order to repair them with an epoxy or some other form of patching element. The new CC1700 Diamond Products Crack Chasing saws are available in 2 different gas powered sizes 14HP CC1714R-6 ($5716, Ohio Power Tool) and 22HP CC1722R-6 ($7650, Ohio Power Tool) but both accept the same size 6” blades. Obviously 1.5” cut depth is not very deep for a large piece of equipment like these but the crack chasing blades are available in sizes from .250” to .750” thickness to properly open up the crack for proper repair. For small cracks a large angle grinder with the proper blade can be used but is not going to provide as clean of cut and could never go as wide.
Since cracks in concrete happen in a random sort of patterns these saws must be free moving in any direction which is accomplished but the caster in the front. The saw blade is a down-cut and positioned in the back saw for easy viewing by the operator. The blade is raised and lowered with electric controls on the handle. Basically everything on these saws is designed to be very operator friendly. If you have any questions about these or any other Diamond Products Core Cut saws the experts at Ohio Power Tool 800-242-4424 are happy to help.
