How To Cut Salt Blocks

[hunter1947]

I set my skill-saw so it would cut one inch deep I marked the salt block in the center with a black marker pen then cut around the block then used a hatchet to put in the middle of the block then hit it with a 4 pound hammer cut the block in half so sweet..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/f4c/1/16/1f642.png https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/f7f/1/16/1f60a.png..

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[Slinky Pickle]

I did that a few years ago too and my saw was never the same afterwards. The salt ended up in the motor and buggered up the centrifugal switch for the start capacitor.

[hunter1947]

I did that a few years ago too and my saw was never the same afterwards. The salt ended up in the motor and buggered up the centrifugal switch for the start capacitor.

LOL I found that out as well so when I cut the blocks now I put masking tape over the motor to protect it won't hurt the saw for this short time then when finished I wash all the salt dust off the saw with my garden hose never had any problems with my saw after 3 years doing this ,,I take the tape off after I have finished cutting and washing the saw..

[gamehunter6o]

I did that a few years ago too and my saw was never the same afterwards. The salt ended up in the motor and buggered up the centrifugal switch for the start capacitor.
You never had the foresight to use your neighbours saw? Silly boy.

[hunter1947]

You never had the foresight to use your neighbours saw? Silly boy.


LOL your to funny Neil

[Drillbit]

Just shoot them with a rifle and pick up the chunks.

Way less work.

[Ferenc]

Your next doors mini grinder with a zip cut will also work .... Lol

[hunter1947]

Just shoot them with a rifle and pick up the chunks.

Way less work.

If you shoot them and break the block into smaller pieces the salt won't last as long,,one solid block last way longer..

[sawmill]

Just shoot them with a rifle and pick up the chunks.

Way less work.
Way more fun too!

[twoSevenO]

I cut a 1/8" score line with a hacksaw. Put it in a bench vise at the line. Put a 2x4 above to distribute impact and whack it with a hammer.

[Cyrus]

When I had my trail came i just bought the smaller blocks and cut them in half.

[barry1974w]

I used a large chisel pounded into the hole in the middle of the block. They didn’t split exactly in half, but pretty close. I use whole blocks now just so they last longer, but I’ve only got a couple cams

[Rotorwash]

We always cut them with an axe. Worked really well

[MOWITCH SLAYER]

Hey 1947 !
I too place many blocks out for hungry critters. Having a trail camera standing over my licks has produced some awesome pictures. Ive had the best luck with the trace mineral instead of the colbalt blockes. The price is about the same but the game hit the mineral way harder. Especialy the elk . I dont cut them because i go through a block in the summer easy.I have had everything from rabbits to grizzlies come to the lick. its a fantastic hobby. Try one and see if it dont give you more pics

[hunter1947]

Hey 1947 !
I too place many blocks out for hungry critters. Having a trail camera standing over my licks has produced some awesome pictures. Ive had the best luck with the trace mineral instead of the colbalt blockes. The price is about the same but the game hit the mineral way harder. Especialy the elk . I dont cut them because i go through a block in the summer easy.I have had everything from rabbits to grizzlies come to the lick. its a fantastic hobby. Try one and see if it dont give you more pics

Good advice I will cut the trace mineral into two pieces and put the trace 5 feet from the colbalt and see what the camera says..