Cut down concrete blocks?

[akhagen]

Hi I need to cut down one (1) concrete block (ByggMAX) by 5 centimeters. It is a 19x59x19 where I need to take off 5 cm from the top (cut, not split fortunately).

How do I do it without a cutting disc?

Sacrifice a handsaw? Goggles and a chisel (doesn't need to be pretty) Hacksaw?

Regards / Dan

 

[kai_robert]

If you want a neat cut, handsaw. If a coarser surface is okay, chisel and hammer.

/ Kai

 

[FredrikR]

Bought a saw at JULA with carbide teeth or similar..
Made fine cuts and sawed nicely through the blocks.

 

[akhagen]

Thank you for the quick and simple answers.

 

[reixbrix]

AXE, works perfectly..

 

[oskis 123]

Absolutely axe! You chop a path around it and then it usually solves itself.
I've tried a cutting disc. It creates a terrible amount of dust. I've also tried a handsaw. Difficult because, of course, the saw becomes dull immediately. That's not good either.
I also used a reciprocating saw. The blades get worn out when you've gotten a quarter into the block, plus it creates dust.
The axe is definitely the only thing I would recommend!

 

[Swappe]

If you are just cutting one block - handsaw. If you are cutting many - reciprocating saw with the right blade. I have, with 2 blades, cut loads of blocks for our stable construction of about 100sqm. =)