A circular saw fitted with a masonry blade will cut both brick and mortar, producing clean lines, but with a great amount of debris. An angle grinder with a masonry wheel also will cut through both the brick and the mortar and allows for tighter angles.
What hand held tool is used to cut bricks?
You'll need a cold chisel at least 3/4 inch wide; a broad-bladed chisel, called a brick set, at least 3 inches wide; and a brick hammer.
Can I use a hand saw to cut brick?
This handsaw is also designed with our special self-sharpening carbide teeth. GRAY LABEL: TCT masonry handsaw especially for cutting in bricks, blocks and mortar joints. WHITE LABEL: Masonry handsaw with carbide teeth for cutting in soft blocks (Leca, plaster, Siporex).