how to cut sandstone and slate
#1
02-06-07, 07:50 AM
how to cut sandstone and slate
I want to know if I can use those mason saw blades they sell at home depot for around $6-$12 to cut sandstone and slate.They look like a big cut-off wheel (impegnated)for a circular saw and are labeled for masonery.They are not a metal/diamond blade.Can I use these?If so,wet or dry?
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02-06-07, 12:32 PM
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You can, but if you have more than a few peices to cut, you are better off with one 30-50 dollar diamond blade instead of 6 or 10 of the "cheap" ones.
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02-06-07, 01:22 PM
How thick is the stone you're trying to cut? A circular saw will only go about 2 inches, and you DO NOT want to use it for wet cutting. You could get a heck of a jolt. The fiber blades will wear down quickly, so in short order you won't even be able to cut 2 inches deep. The diamond blade is the way to go. I've bought some relatively cheap ones at Menards before, probably $40 or less for one that fits a circular saw.
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02-06-07, 06:12 PM
I will look for a diamond one for a circ saw.The pieces are 2 or more inches thick.Will I be able to use it on a miter saw as well if I need to cot more than 2 inches deep?
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02-06-07, 07:38 PM
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On 2-3" thick material I would only score the material 3/4"-1" and break it. Are you using it on flatwork or in a wall?
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03-03-11, 08:10 PM
I've cut tons (literally) of stone with nothing but a cheapo Craftsman circular saw and a carborendum (sp) blade. I only score it about 1/8th inch then lay it on a bed of sand. I built a lil box to hold the sand.. Then I rapped (hit) it sharply with a brick chisel till it snapped. For a stubborn piece, just go from one end to the other with the chisel till it parts. I might lose one piece out of 50... Bill in Va.
