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Jim Yanik

(Malcolm Hoar) wrote in
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In article . com,
"Viewer" wrote:
Hi all,

I have searced Google and not found a sufficient discussion. I am
building an outdoor BBQ Island. I'd like to use a pre-finished granite
slab (bullnosed on 3 sides with a backsplash). I will need to make two
rectangular cutouts for the grill and the two burner unit. All cuts
will be straight and there are trim flanges that will overlap the
edges.

The total of all cuts is less than 12 feet and I was wondering if I
could use a hand held wet tile saw for the cuts? I plan to do the
cutting after the slab has been placed on the island to eliminate
handling after the cuts.

I have personally seen a cutout for a cooktop made in a
2cm thick grantite countertop with a hand held tool. So,
yes, it is possible.

You'll need somethone/something to catch the piece of
slab you're removing -- it will not be light!

Or support it with a underlayment while you're cutting it.
Like a piece of rigid foam insulation backed by a sheet of plywood or
particleboard.

I wouldn't want to do this myself. It took quite a while
and made a lot of noise and dust. And this job was done
by someone who spends 50 hours/week working granite. I'm
sure he knew and applied quite a few tricks.

Personally, I'd get a pro to do the job. Around here at
least, there are plently of guys who would do something
like this on the side for not very many bucks.

yes,they have the equipment and knowhow,and can do it easier and
cheaper.(especially if you F-up the workpiece,trying it yourself!)

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net