HOW TO CUT STONE EFFECTIVELY 

In all fields of lapidary, you’ll have to take enormous bits of stone and transform them into helpful, more modest-sized pieces. In case you’re in the field, you may have the option to drop them off a cliff and recover the pieces at the base. This technique has two disadvantages. To start with, cliffs are seldom strategically placed. Second, it’s very inefficient. Coming up short on a helpful cliff, you’ll need to depend on mechanical techniques for cutting rough stones. 

Thus, before you buy cutting tools, you can look at how to best cut stone underneath: 

Measure How Big Of A Stone You Need 

In the event that you need every one of your stones a similar size, you may definitely know the measurements you’re utilizing. However, you may not be utilizing one specific measurement. In the event that you need a bit of stone to fit into a specific space in the wall, measure that space’s dimensions with a measuring tape. Ensure you have the best possible measurements as the main priority before you start cutting. 

Granite

Cutting granite is a touch of unexpected story in comparison to that of cutting calcareous stones like marble (or limestone, travertine, onyx, and so on) due to its hardness. Granite blades should be intended to cut in the perfect manner with the goal that the cutting blades wears “evenly” and gives you the best outcomes. Also, you need a top-notch bridge saw that can accommodate the granite blade you pick. On the off chance that you have the correct quality instruments, you will get the best outcomes. Choosing the best saw for the work and working with a decent granite cutting blade would be an effective combination. 

Tile Cutter 

Manual tile cutters furnished with tungsten carbide blades can be utilized to cut numerous sorts of tile, including stone. You can lease these gadgets from many home improvement stores, or purchase them for bigger projects. To utilize a tile cutter, embed the tile onto the cutting bed, at that point, extend the handle forward. Press the handle down, at that point, pull it back to score the tile along its surface. Position the scored tile under the cutting blade and pull the handle down to snap it in two. 

Cutting Rough Stones: Saws for Fragile Gems 

Hammering is just helpful for cabbing material of moderate worth. You could never pound a costly bit of rough. The loss could add up to an extensive sum of cash. Nor would you utilize this technique on something delicate, similar to opal or calcite. Expanding existing cracks would lessen the useable territories and value of the material in an excessive amount to merit the savings in labor. For these materials, saws and tile nippers are ideal. 

Mark Where You’ll Split Your Stone 

Mark all the way around the stone where you will make your cut. 

Quartzite 

Quartzite is similarly as hard and significantly harder than granite and when you slice it, you have to utilize a blade that is intended for cutting hard materials. A blade that has portions intended for cutting hard materials is your most ideal decision as far as blades go. 

Hammer And Chisel 

Cutting tile with a hammer and chisel frequently makes rough, imperfect edges that might be attractive in more rugged applications. Before you cut, utilize a straightedge and a carbide-tipped pencil to score the tile where you wish to cut it. Position the tip of your chisel over the center of the scored line, at that point, rapidly tap the top of the chisel with a hammer to snap the tile in two. Cutting tile thusly can be troublesome, and requires a touch of training to perfect. 

These thoughts should have the option to help you with your stone cutting endeavors.