I'm installing a new cook top that requires that I cut an additional 1" opening in my granite. Can I use a circular saw with a diamond blade to cut it? The granite is approx. 1" thick and the lengh of the cut will be approx. 36". I'm not worried about the edge looking nice as the cook top will over lap the edge by 1/2" or so. Thanks!
2006-08-23 11:24:11 · 9 answers · asked by grtaylwagon 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I purchased a wet or dry diamond blade. I was planning to use it dry to minimize the mess and complication. Is that ok? It says it's good for granite on the package.
2006-08-23 11:46:19 · update #1
You have the right idea ,except using water will minimize the mess. You would be surprised how much airborne dust is created cutting dry. Make sure your saw is well grounded, and plugged into a GFCI outlet. It doesn't take much water to minimize the dust.
2006-08-23 12:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I'm installing a new cook top that requires that I cut an additional 1" opening in my granite. Can I use a circular saw with a diamond blade to cut it? The granite is approx. 1" thick and the lengh of the cut will be approx. 36". I'm not worried about the edge looking nice as...
2015-08-19 22:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thomas S is right, just make sure you have an appropriate blade, wet cut, preferrably. It will however create a mess, but a dry blade will throw dust everywhere throughout your home, always remeber your safety wear also. Gloves may get in your way, but safety goggles and dust mask are a must, and being that your going to be in an over waist high position, no loose clothing. Spread some plastic and old cloth to catch most of the mess.
2006-08-23 13:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by texbow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A diamond blade for stone should be all you need. Granite is pretty hard stuff. The RPM on most circular saws is pretty high. You will need to cool your cutting.
2006-08-23 11:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it I cut concrete using the diamond blade with my circular saw rebar and all.
2006-08-23 11:27:44 · answer #6 · answered by ravenworx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-20 16:01:24 · answer #7 · answered by zoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have an assistant spray the blade with water from a spray bottle, as you are cutting.
2006-08-26 03:05:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be easier to use a small angle grinder with a diamond blade, they are relatively cheep to buy and a greet addition to your tooling. you should cut dry, its dusty but wet poses a risk of electrocution with electric tools......
2006-08-23 21:50:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they sell special blades for cutting stone, it looks more like a disc than a blade.
2006-08-23 11:45:25 · answer #10 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋