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Defo second method. I use a string line tied to a metal pin at the centre point of the base line with a Sharpie tied to the end, works a treat. I prefer cutting the slab before bedding it. Is worth doing a basic plan so you can avoid having any tiny cuts on the edge.
If you are laying in a rectangle then it should be easy enough. If he wants to cut down the paving into segments then it would be a tough one. Personally I would overlay and cut in situ after marking out with a string line. Then knock off cuts. You'll get a more accurate edge.
Over lay like this the draw your circle outline.
Then I used a stringline attached from the center pin to the handle of a petrol disc cutter to cut the outline. (Unfortunately no pics of that)
Lay the slabs, mark the cuts in situ with a string line from the centre point, take them up and cut, re-lay. Place the cuts on bits of stone or sabs of sand for marking- if you put them on mortar a) everything gets mucky and b) the muck's gone off by the time you put them back.
I'd deffo lay, let the mortar go off properly. Mark and then cut. Done it a few times now
Thank you for all the help guys, sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you all. Every piece of information is so valuable and I really appreciate you all for taking the time to reply. I'm away to start the job tomorrow!
Many thanks
Neil