Make sure you get the right kind of wet saw. If you’re cutting pieces of marble that are more than 15 inches (38 cm) in diameter, a tabletop wet saw (the kind most commonly available for rent) will not be effective. Ask an employee at the store to recommend the best saw for the job you want to do. If you’re cutting a thin slab (like the kind you’d use for a shower wall or counter top), you can use a circular saw with a diamond blade. A new wet saw usually costs about $100-300 (£77. 25-231. 76). Renting wet saws cost about $35 (£27. 04) a day or $100 (£77. 25) a week. The blade of the saw has diamond crystals, which help cut dense and strong items.
This way, you know the ins and outs of your model and can easily and safely cut the marble slab.
Read over your instructions to find exact instructions on how to connect the water supply to your saw.
You can make the cutting job easier by attaching the foam to a piece of 3⁄4 inch (1. 9 cm) plywood. Use clear silicone to attach the foam to the wood, and wait for the silicone to dry before cutting. You can then lay the board on a saw horse so you can cut at a comfortable level. The foam should be the size of your marble or larger. Use any non-abrasive surface if you don’t have foam, such as cardboard.
Alternatively, use a piece of tape to mark the marble instead of a pencil. This is a good idea if you want to easily see the line on a dark piece of marble.
You don’t have to use a certain amount of water, as the saw gets wet once you turn it on.
These earmuffs are also worn when using a jackhammer or lawn mower, for instance.
When you put on the goggles, make sure your entire eye is protected.
Wear boots or sneakers, for example.
To tell which side of the blade is correct, make a practice cut on a scrap piece of marble. Make sure to keep the marble clamped down so that it can’t move while you make the cut. A hand clamp with soft pads is a good option for safely keeping your marble in place.
If you start to see smoke as you cut, slow down. Try sawing a small section, then pulling the saw back a little before you begin the next small section. If you want to test out how cutting at different speeds affects the marble, make a few slices on a practice slab before you cut the final piece.
If you don’t do this, the end of your tile may break off while you finish the slice.
If you’re cutting a very thin slab of marble, like the kind you’d use to cover a shower wall, there’s no need to flip the marble and make 2 cuts. Just make a single cut straight through with a diamond circular saw blade.
If you are cutting multiple slabs, turn it off until you are ready to make the next cut.
If you use a coarse sandpaper, you’ll scratch the marble. To wet your sandpaper, hold it under your faucet for 3-5 seconds. Using wet sandpaper may make it easier to sand the stone surface. For an automatic option, try using an angle grinder to quickly smoothen the marble. However, you may have less control over the sanding process if you use a machine. Another option is to use an orbital sander.
Additionally, drain your water tank following your particular instructions.
Cut holes. Make sink cutouts. Create beveled edges.
