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Cutting granite
Posted on 12/6/24 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 12/6/24 at 6:42 pm
So someone I know measured the correct width of their new fridge buuuuut apparently didn't get it right when the door opens. So can a simple circular saw take approximately an inch off? This person has cut wood a decent amount of times but never granite. Tia...this guy can't wait to hear thoughts. ??
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Posted on 12/6/24 at 6:47 pm to mpar98
Diamond blade for sure.
Will not be a walk in the park.
Will not be a walk in the park.
Posted on 12/6/24 at 6:51 pm to mpar98
Call the company that installed it they can prob come out and do it on site
Posted on 12/6/24 at 8:34 pm to mpar98
If you are bound and determined to do it yourself you will need a grinder with a diamond blade and a shop vac. Hard to cut a perfectly straight line with a grinder but it can be done.
Remember, you only get one shot at it.
Remember, you only get one shot at it.
Posted on 12/6/24 at 9:08 pm to mpar98
You need to hire a professional to do this. This is not a DIY job.
Posted on 12/6/24 at 9:31 pm to MikeBRLA
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This is not a DIY job.
An experienced DIY'er can do this job, I've cut granite for sinks and such plenty of times but not just any grinder will do the task. A good, 12 amp or better 5" - 6" rat tail with a good diamond blade, tenting the area with plastic and someone to run a good shopvac with a filter bag and fine dust/HEPA, and a respirator/eye pro while you cut. I used a Dewalt DW28115 with a 5" Ridgid mesh rim diamond wheel which cut very smooth and quickly but the amount of dust produced is horrendous...
If you need to bullnose and/or polish the edge afterwards then be prepared to hire a pro or invest about $700 in more tools. Posted on 12/6/24 at 10:05 pm to Clames
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If you need to bullnose and/or polish the edge afterwards then be prepared to hire a pro or invest about $700 in more tools.
That is the OP’s situation which is why I said he needs to hire a professional
He is not talking about cutting an unfinished edge that can be covered by a self rimming sink. This will be an exposed edge if I’m understanding correctly.
Why ruin an expensive slab trying to save a few bucks?
Posted on 12/7/24 at 1:56 am to MikeBRLA
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Why ruin an expensive slab trying to save a few bucks?
My thoughts as well. But I think he is just needing to widen the opening for the refrigerator, no finishing required, but it is risky, especially if you haven’t done some before.
Posted on 12/7/24 at 10:05 am to mpar98
Return the fridge & get one that fits
Posted on 12/7/24 at 10:21 am to mpar98
If you know who installed the granite call them, if not call a local granite company and pay them a few bucks. You will pay more in equipment to do it yourself than to have someone come out and do it right.
Posted on 12/9/24 at 8:57 am to mpar98
I know nothing about this, but I assume even if you were careful, you'd still have to worry about polishing the edge of the granite. As everyone else said, get someone to do it.
Posted on 12/9/24 at 9:35 am to mpar98
I have helped install granite a handful of times. This is not a job you should tackle yourself. The risk of screwing up is great, and no easy fix if you do screw it up. Just pay a guy a couple hundred to do it. Also agree that it will make a tremendous mess so be aware.
Posted on 12/9/24 at 2:14 pm to mpar98
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Cutting granite
Old way is the best way. Hammer and chisel. Don't forget safety glasses.
*sarcasm*
This post was edited on 12/9/24 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 12/9/24 at 9:07 pm to mpar98
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mpar98
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Cutting granite
Locally, Michael Paul's Natural Stone is who I recommend. I don't know if they will come out for a one-time cut, but they are excellent at what they do -- and if they will, hire them.
Posted on 12/10/24 at 9:58 pm to mpar98
Man, I wouldn’t even sttempt to do that myself. Just bite the bullet and pay someone to do that.
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