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Tips for cutting granite benchtops.
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It shows how to cut using both dry and wet techniques.
You need a solid support to cut granite because vibrations are the death of any slab or tile.
No special tools are needed.
It also takes special care and tools to drill through granite.
Cutting granite creates a lot of dust and noise so take some safety precautions before turning on your saw.
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I have a 2400mm x 600mm granite benchtop that i need cut to fit an undermount sink but no one is prepared to help as the job is deemed to small.
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Avoid gloves jewelry or long sleeved clothing that could get caught under the saw.
Because of its hardness and relative brittleness however granite can be a tricky material to work with.
Open nearby doors and windows then turn on any ventilation fans you have available.
The more vibrations there are the greater the chance for the stone to crack.
Most slabs are cut on top.