How to cut granite worktop?
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We want to replace our gas hob with an electric induction hob (already bought on PH recommendation) in our 4 year old house. We have 'Star Galaxy' black granite work tops and unfortunately when we came to fit it before Xmas, we found the current hole is too small. It needs a 10mm x 500mm strip cut to allow fitment of the induction hob.
I've contacted a couple of stone masons who have quoted £120+ to do this and will be *very* messy. Is there an alternative? Could I possibly use a ceramic tile hand saw - would be a PITA to do, but it's such small slither, seems expensive and messy to do otherwise?
We have looked at other induction honbs, but they all work of a standard size hole, which ours isn't!
I've contacted a couple of stone masons who have quoted £120+ to do this and will be *very* messy. Is there an alternative? Could I possibly use a ceramic tile hand saw - would be a PITA to do, but it's such small slither, seems expensive and messy to do otherwise?
We have looked at other induction honbs, but they all work of a standard size hole, which ours isn't!
Viper_Larry said:
I know an angle grinder is best, but I meant a hand tile saw - is this even practical? I wouldn't attempt an angle grinder myself.
The stone masons seem reluctant and won't even offer insurance to do it if it went wrong.
You may get away with using a jigsaw with a ceramic cutting blade like this.....The stone masons seem reluctant and won't even offer insurance to do it if it went wrong.
http://www.uk-jigsawblades.co.uk/contents/en-uk/d9...
I'll text Wifey, She's in charge of fabrication at Mandarin Stone.
Spoke to Wifey and the consensus is hire one of these........
http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dwc410-lx-110mm-h...
http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dwc410-lx-110mm-h...
Unless there is sufficient width left in the granite then you may need to trim two strips off.
Hand saw is going to take ages assuming a suitable blade can be found, mechanical cutting is going to be messy.
£120.00 doesn't sound too bad assuming it includes a reasonable clean up and you've emptied the kitchen. Not surprised they're not willing to gaurantee the worktop it is very likely to break regardless of the care taken.
Hand saw is going to take ages assuming a suitable blade can be found, mechanical cutting is going to be messy.
£120.00 doesn't sound too bad assuming it includes a reasonable clean up and you've emptied the kitchen. Not surprised they're not willing to gaurantee the worktop it is very likely to break regardless of the care taken.
dickymint said:
Angle grinder with a diamond disc. 10 minutes work but very messy. Would suggest you get somebody with you with a vacuum cleaner as you cut.
Or just run water over the cut. Will cool the blade too.Just make sure you're not standing along the same axis as the blade or you're gonna get wet
I fit granite and the like,bad news I'm afraid......unless you can remove the worktop you won't get clearance to use the wet saw.only option is a small grinder with a diamond blade and a good hover.just get plenty of plastic dust sheets and a lot of masking tape for surrounding area.its tough old stuff so just take your time with it.hth.
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