Open nearby doors and windows then turn on any ventilation fans you have available.
Tips for cutting granite benchtops.
Diy how to cut quartz granite or marble countertops with a circular saw.
You need special saws to cut granite tiles and industrial level saws to cut counter thickness pieces.
No special tools are needed.
Most slabs are cut on top.
The more vibrations there are the greater the chance for the stone to crack.
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.
It shows how to cut using both dry and wet techniques.
Cutting granite creates a lot of dust and noise so take some safety precautions before turning on your saw.
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You need a solid support to cut granite because vibrations are the death of any slab or tile.
Hope this helps you in your next diy project.
It also takes special care and tools to drill through granite.
Avoid gloves jewelry or long sleeved clothing that could get caught under the saw.
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Because of its hardness and relative brittleness however granite can be a tricky material to work with.
Also ventilate your area if you have the option to do so.