I need to cut some curves in 1/2″ thick granite. Whats the best way? some internal and some external.
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how visable are they going to be?
Minigrinder with diamond blade will do it........so will a handheld wet tile saw.
Also depending on the curve, and how visible, you could use a regular wet saw. Just draw out the curve (if it is a slight one) and cut into the line every 1/4 or 1/2 inch or so (just like on a ceramic tile) Then cut them off one at a time with the blade, while turning the tile.
You can smooth your cut out with the blade too------I dunno if i explained that understandably?
When in doubt, get a bigger hammer!
Edited 9/26/2005 12:16 am ET by custombuilt
Well, I understood it.
Dinosaur
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But it is not this day.
Gosh Dino, I'm glad somebody understands me!When in doubt, get a bigger hammer!
Roar!
Dinosaur
A day may come when the courage of men fails,when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship...
But it is not this day.
Best way I would guess would be a ring saw - though I haven't actually used one.
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Too bad I don't have an extra $1,149.00 in my back pocket, or i'de get one of those!
Looks like a cool saw, but I wonder how long that blade will last?
When in doubt, get a bigger hammer!
Small grinder with a diamond wheel. Wetting it would help. Shallow passes.
I hate this.
Someone asks a question but provides little information. You want us to take time to give a thoughtful and constructive answer but you don't make the effort to provide anything more than the most minimal info.
I'll chalk it up to your being baffled and thus frozen in thought rather than laziness. So:
How big are the arcs of the curves?
The subject is "tile cutting" so how big are the tiles?
What tools do you have that are tile or stone oriented?
Will any of the cuts be exposed?
How accurate do you have to be?
Will the edges be polished?
Is this for a wall, floor, counter top or other?
What is your budget? Is this a one time weekend warrior task or are you spreading your wings and trying to develope your trade?
Your name looks familiar (292 post) but your profile is blank.
Stone is unto a world of its own. Special tools, special concerns and special methods. Oh yeah, there is also lots of dust or lots of water. Sometimes both.
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—Hunter S. Thompson
from Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
How big are the arcs of the curves? 10" radius and 2 " wide for a border with "regular tile" each side.
The subject is "tile cutting" so how big are the tiles? main tile is 18x18 border tile to be cut from 18x18 3/8" granite
What tools do you have that are tile or stone oriented? all for stright lines!
Will any of the cuts be exposed? no
How accurate do you have to be? looking for 3/16"-1/4
Will the edges be polished? just a little top edge
Is this for a wall, floor, counter top or other? floor
What is your budget? Is this a one time weekend warrior task or are you spreading your wings and trying to develope your trade? just want to finish the kitchen, did'nt want to get special tools if poss.
Well angel, use the minigrinder.........the 4 inch diamond wheel costs like 10 bucks at home depot.
Like someone already said, make lots of passes (don't try and take out too much or the blade will 'bind up')
When in doubt, get a bigger hammer!
Though you did not state it, I am going to assume you have/ are using a wet saw. All these cuts can be made using a wet saw by making a number of passes, and then sculpting the tiles 90 degrees to the blade and lots of patience. This is a TLC job. It requires skil and artistry. Do not try to take large chunks off unless the cuts are striaght.I apply masking tape to the tile face and mark the exact contour with a Sharpie. Then start sculpting.FrankieThere he goes—one of God's own prototypes—a high powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live and too rare to die.—Hunter S. Thompson
from Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas