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Dumb question...
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Go to Home Depot or a brick yard whatever. There are two types of blocks for building Cinder and Cement. The Cinder block is the light one.
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Here's a picture of a cinder block. was actually harder to find one than I thought. But I figured this one would meet more approval than the old guy using one for woodworking. 
Hope that clears up your confusion. And there is a cinder block in that picture, I promise
Hope that clears up your confusion. And there is a cinder block in that picture, I promise
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ept777 Please show me more building materials!
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Looks like today is off to a good start.lol.....
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In the photograph, which one is the cinderblock? I mean, the man asking the question is an Italian, and there might be some confusion.
I mean, the man asking the question is an Italian, and there might be some confusion.
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can you post the next pic where you break the cinder block in two while on the young ladys tummy. to our italian friend, this is not what cider blocks are generaly used for. the main purpose is to build brick walls.
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Now, why everybody thinks Italians must always be sex-crazed maniacs? OBVIOUSLY there's a cinder block in the picture... sure, obviously, I will just find it as soon as I've finished examining the girl... That will require some time... see ya next month 
Jokes apart: ok, that seems to me the same as the concrete blocks we have here. Why cinder? What's the thing made of?
Jokes apart: ok, that seems to me the same as the concrete blocks we have here. Why cinder? What's the thing made of?
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Well, I started trying to look that up, but it was boring, so I'm going back to looking at the picture of a cinder block and see if I can just figure it out. SOon as I start paying attention to the cinder block, that is.
Actually, I don't know, and that quesiton has bothered me before. Someone around here should know though.
Actually, I don't know, and that quesiton has bothered me before. Someone around here should know though.
That looks like a concrete block to me. Cinder blocks are an inferior product and I'm not sure they are made in the states anymore. Cider blocks are much more porous
Cinders, slag from smelters were formed into blocks and used as cheap building material,they were about 30% lighter in weight and had much less compression strength. They were mainly used for small buildings. The residuals in the material probably helped shut down the use of these things, lead, zinc etc.
Cinders, slag from smelters were formed into blocks and used as cheap building material,they were about 30% lighter in weight and had much less compression strength. They were mainly used for small buildings. The residuals in the material probably helped shut down the use of these things, lead, zinc etc.
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I don't think they're truly "cinder" blocks anymore but they're not the same grade of concrete.
When you mix concrete you can use different amounts of pure cement, aggregate, sand etc. Cinder blocks seem to have less cement, and more sand and gravel. Its coarse and full of voids.Makes for a cheap building material that still has decent strength (under compression, not getting smacked around) and handles the weather.
I want to see someone try their chopping tests with a 4X8X16 Solid. We used them to line the floors of all our horse stalls. They're tough to chip or cut even with a good brick chisel or spud bar.
When you mix concrete you can use different amounts of pure cement, aggregate, sand etc. Cinder blocks seem to have less cement, and more sand and gravel. Its coarse and full of voids.Makes for a cheap building material that still has decent strength (under compression, not getting smacked around) and handles the weather.
I want to see someone try their chopping tests with a 4X8X16 Solid. We used them to line the floors of all our horse stalls. They're tough to chip or cut even with a good brick chisel or spud bar.