Reciprocating saw - cutting masonry

[cam1989]

Morning all.

I'll soon be cutting out a large opening in an existing brick wall. We had a builder install the steels before Christmas and now we're finally getting round to opening it up (which we'll be doing ourselves).

I've been looking at Stihl saws and the like, obviously hiring one as they're not cheap! As I've been looking into it more, I've seen a couple of suggestions for reciprocating saws with masonry blades.

My main question is, will your average reciprocating saw be powerful enough to cut through brick? I know there are blades available for masonry, however most of the saws seem to be around 1200W (as opposed to the Stihl saws which look to be upwards of 3kW).

Any suggestions on a cheap to mid-range saw that'll do the job?

 

[pompeyal]

Not ever having used the saw type you are suggesting I would have thought it would take an age to cut brick with one, probably just as quick to do it the old fashioned way with a lump hammer and bolster.

 

[baileysufc]

Why dont you stitch drill it ?

 

[^woody^]

I've used my old green Bosch diyer ( not sure on wattage) and to a lesser extent my Ryobi cordless for cutting small openings. Using a purpose TC toothed masonry blade and also TC grit blades. Power has never been an issue

The bricks need to be relatively soft, and its best if the cut follows the line of the perp joints

But tbh, your better off with a bolster chisel and hammer

 

[Belboz]

But tbh, your better off with a bolster chisel and hammer

Agree with Woody but add a decent pair of gloves if you are going to use those..........