Considering using lecablocks to build the herb garden I want and then plaster them. The problem is that it's a kind of triangle with a rounded side, and in that, I want different heights, really round, sections. Initially, I thought of casting concrete pipes for this, but I haven't found casting pipes that are large enough for my taste (and the pre-cast ones are too expensive) – it takes time and is cumbersome.
So – I've reconsidered and am thinking of building with 9 cm wide lecablocks, possibly making it a bit more square than originally intended.
Or is there another, simpler material to use that can then be plastered on the outside?
IF I choose to work with leca, I will need to cut them. Last time I did it with an axe, but it was neither easy nor turned out very well. Should I use an angle grinder instead? With a diamond blade? Would it work well with a smaller variant in that case (I respect the larger ones..)? Or what?
So – I've reconsidered and am thinking of building with 9 cm wide lecablocks, possibly making it a bit more square than originally intended.
Or is there another, simpler material to use that can then be plastered on the outside?
IF I choose to work with leca, I will need to cut them. Last time I did it with an axe, but it was neither easy nor turned out very well. Should I use an angle grinder instead? With a diamond blade? Would it work well with a smaller variant in that case (I respect the larger ones..)? Or what?
I have no knowledge of other materials, but I do believe there is something similar to a handsaw with large teeth that is made for lecablock. However, I have no idea what they cost.
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I cut my Lecablock with a lightweight concrete saw. Similar to this http://www.jula.se/lattbetongsag-psw777-120317 but an older one that my father had in his stash 
The best way to cut Lecablock is with a reciprocating saw and special blade that cuts through Leca like butter. There is quite a bit written on the forum about this. I have personally used this method several times and it works really well with minimal effort. An angle grinder creates a massive amount of dust, and using a hand saw is really exhausting if you have a few blocks to cut.
Thanks again for the tips! There will probably be quite a few blocks to split since I will be making at least one round and then also building upwards, so the lighter the better!
And I'd love to avoid the dust from the angle grinder!!! (I borrowed one of those when I laid a floor with concrete paving stones)
Do you think this one is good enough? (the price is very nice if nothing else..)
http://www.jula.se/tigersag-18-v-010183
What special blade do I need in that case?
And I'd love to avoid the dust from the angle grinder!!! (I borrowed one of those when I laid a floor with concrete paving stones)
Do you think this one is good enough? (the price is very nice if nothing else..)
http://www.jula.se/tigersag-18-v-010183
What special blade do I need in that case?
Feel free to read this thread for more tips on different blades and saws.
http://www.byggahus.se/forum/verktyg-maskiner-fordon/89230-kapa-och-saga-lattklinker.html
http://www.byggahus.se/forum/verktyg-maskiner-fordon/89230-kapa-och-saga-lattklinker.html
Buy or rent a corded saw, preferably with a pendulum action.
Invest in good blades, see page 497
http://www.bosch-pt.se/download/ACC_0910_SABRESAWS_SE-sv.pdf
Invest in good blades, see page 497
http://www.bosch-pt.se/download/ACC_0910_SABRESAWS_SE-sv.pdf
Thanks for the thread tip!!! I will read it!
And the saw blades that were linked to seemed to do the job!
The reason I'm hesitant to rent is that this is something I do in my spare time, which can vary. Then it's practical to have tools at home (otherwise, it would probably be expensive in the long run...).
Then I have another thought.. Today, houses are commonly insulated with styrofoam.. Couldn't you build with it instead and then plaster on the outside?
And the saw blades that were linked to seemed to do the job!
The reason I'm hesitant to rent is that this is something I do in my spare time, which can vary. Then it's practical to have tools at home (otherwise, it would probably be expensive in the long run...).
Then I have another thought.. Today, houses are commonly insulated with styrofoam.. Couldn't you build with it instead and then plaster on the outside?