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   Guest_ | Apr 21, 1999 01:39am | #1

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   Yes there is such a saw and yes you can rent them if you are into hard work. We call them " Quickcuts ".
   Better to call a Concete cutting contractor and let them do it.

   Now to the most important question.
   Bar height can be critical and this depends on how much you drink. I f you are a heavy drinker you may want to consider putting the bar at chin height so when you a too sloshed you can just rest your chin on the top.If a social drinker than it needs to be elbow height to give you something to lean on whilst engaging in conversation with the many friends you suddenly find you have.

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   Dan_Webb | Apr 22, 1999 07:25pm | #2

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   Ah, sounds like good advise. Was that experience speaking?

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   todd_pickering | May 22, 1999 10:49am | #3

   *In my area the saw rents for around $200-250 plus blade wear and comes with alot of hard work. The concrete cutter pros will do it for $375 and you will have a puddle to clean up afterwards. Life is short.

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   Guest_ | May 22, 1999 06:36pm | #4

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   Hi there,

   Here the saw rents for $35.00 plus blades and a contractor will do it for $250.00 and cleans up after himself. (and that is Canadian funds)

   Gabe

   P.S. regarding the bar height, nothing to add to Mark's specifications, they feel just about right.

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   Guest_ | May 22, 1999 08:44pm | #5

   *Bar height is around 42". This allows a 30" high counter behind and under the bar or a 36" high counter behind with a 6" step. If you install a good bar rail this will allow 2 levels of socialization. The hard core can lean on the rail and socialize at floor level. Others can rest their feet on the rail and lean on the bar.

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   Guest_ | May 23, 1999 05:45am | #6

   *Have you considered some type of padding around bar area, you know, some kind of "fall protection"? - yb

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   Guest_ | Jun 21, 1999 08:09am | #7

   *Just remember folks ...you can't fall off the floor. a couple of pillows , a warm friendly female companion, and the libation of your choice.Who needs a bar?

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   Guest_ | Jun 21, 1999 08:21am | #8

   *Jim and Port have it about right.Remember kids, have fun, but lets not have anybody get hurt.Safety first.JonC

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 1999 08:14am | #9

   *Thats easy ! You just come up with another excuse to visit your local pub. Don't forget your tape measure.

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 1999 11:27am | #10

   *Mike, missed you in Nice, I just got back monday. Hope you enjoyed...As far as bar height, I'll agree with the 42". Supports the elbows nicely whether standing or stooling. I used an old Architectural Graphic Standards book (Ramsey & Sleeper, 1953) as a guide when doing my own. 42" is fairly standard, with the 30" stool and the foot rail approx 8" off the floor and 8" away from the bar.

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   Dan_Webb | Jun 23, 1999 11:39am | #11

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   Help! I'm re-doing my cellar and I need help in 2 areas. First, I want to cut a hole in the 8" poured wall for an egress window. What's the easiest way to cut the concrete? I heard there is a saw that works much like a chainsaw. Is there? Can I rent it?

   Second, Part of this project includes building a bar. (I'll need it after cutting the concrete!) how high should a bar be and does anyone know where I can get design ideas? Thanks.