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Postby Pompey61 » Thu May 10, 2007 7:03 pm

Could anyone give advice on the best cutter to cut curves in marble & travertine tiles cheers.
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Postby thedoctor2 » Thu May 10, 2007 8:08 pm

Hi
Think the best you could use is a diamond blade on a grinder say 4'' will do the job , then polish with
carbrundum paper to a smooth finish .
Hope this has been of help to you
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Postby Pompey61 » Thu May 10, 2007 8:15 pm

Cheers!!
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Postby forsy » Sun Aug 12, 2007 1:38 pm

tried the angle grnder and the marble has a tendancy to break.Took them to Paul at just tiles woodley and he cut them on this new machine -just simply amazing -seems to be able to cut any shapes just like butter !!
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