CUTTING THROUGH STONE



There are many types of stone cutting tools, each one tailor-made for a specific rock or stone. Different stone cutting tools are used to cut stone, granite, tile, or ceramics. There is a specific tool for the specific job that you have.



There is a similarity in the stone cutting tools used for granite cutting and marble cutting. This is because the two stones share very similar characteristics and quality. Of course, granite is harder and denser, but marble comes very close. These two types of stones are very popular as building materials, and are used in a variety of ways from the structural to the decorative.



Because granite and marble have wide-ranging uses, stone cutting tools must be able to properly cut these stones into various shapes and sizes, from the small, marble-sized to the boulder-sized slabs used for building facades.



THE HARDEST SUBSTANCE



Diamond blades and diamond drill bits are the best kinds of stone-cutting tools. It is a well-known fact that diamond is the hardest substance on earth and it makes easy work of cutting solid granite and marble.



As stone cutting tools, diamond blades have been proven to last-longer and are highly effective when used as granite polishing pads as well. When used in granite polishing, the diamonds that must be used are the very fine ones to achieve a lustrous and even granite finish.



While other materials such as steel abrasives and carbide may be effective stone cutting tools as well, they are actually much better suited for handling lower-grade granite and marble or other softer kinds of stone. These steel abrasive stone cutting tools may require you to change blades every so often because they get dull faster. And rather than having to replace blades every so often, you will be better off investing in diamond blades because their longevity will save you money in the long run.