22 years ago I layed a hearth made of marble plates about 22mm thick. The
front edge is becoming a bit chipped, nothing real heavy just general weat &
tear.

Has anyone got any ideas on smoothing the edges out. I don't mind if the
front edge is a bit rounded. Can it be done by hand or do I have to rent a
machine?

T I A - Chris.


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Chris McBrien wrote:
22 years ago I layed a hearth made of marble plates about 22mm thick. The
front edge is becoming a bit chipped, nothing real heavy just general weat &
tear.

Has anyone got any ideas on smoothing the edges out. I don't mind if the
front edge is a bit rounded. Can it be done by hand or do I have to rent a
machine?

T I A - Chris.

A diamond file?
Actually, marble is soft enough that a steel file may work just fine.

Ian Stirling wrote:
Chris McBrien wrote:
22 years ago I layed a hearth made of marble plates about 22mm
thick. The front edge is becoming a bit chipped, nothing real heavy
just general weat & tear.

Has anyone got any ideas on smoothing the edges out. I don't mind if
the front edge is a bit rounded. Can it be done by hand or do I have
to rent a machine?

T I A - Chris.

A diamond file?
Actually, marble is soft enough that a steel file may work just fine.

Will a TC router bit cut marble??

I'd suggest not being the first to try it...

Ask a local gravestone merchant?

PC Paul wrote:
Ian Stirling wrote:
Chris McBrien wrote:
22 years ago I layed a hearth made of marble plates about 22mm
thick. The front edge is becoming a bit chipped, nothing real heavy
just general weat & tear.

Has anyone got any ideas on smoothing the edges out. I don't mind if
the front edge is a bit rounded. Can it be done by hand or do I have
to rent a machine?

T I A - Chris.

A diamond file?
Actually, marble is soft enough that a steel file may work just fine.

Will a TC router bit cut marble??

I'd simply do a search for
"marble sculpture" tools file
in google, and see what turns up as being used.

"Chris McBrien" wrote in message


Has anyone got any ideas on smoothing the edges out. I don't mind if the
front edge is a bit rounded. Can it be done by hand or do I have to rent a
machine?

Put some carborundum paper on your sander. It's the red stuff. Very
durable but difficult to tell when worn out.

It will cut well initially but not show wear and tear when it no longer
abrades the stone.

Carborundum is the grindstone used in cutting and polishing stones.

Other than that; diamond hones are getting quite cheap these days. Keep
it wet and it will last a hell of a long time. You can buy them in sets
of three. Coarse (fine as most whetstones go) medium and fine. They
would suit your needs very well.)


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