How to Cut Marble

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase or rent a large wet saw with a diamond blade.

   You can also use a reciprocating dry diamond blade, but you risk shattering the marble.
   
   Put on protective eyewear, hearing protection and gloves before you start cutting.
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   Step 2: Ensure you have a water supply and check the water pump on the saw.

   Water keeps the blade from overheating, protecting the blade/saw and the marble. ,, Placing the marble correctly helps protect your fingers from the blade. , Forcing the marble into the blade can cause the marble to crack and can result in an injury. ,, Gentle movements will keep the marble from breaking.
   
   Apply dry/wet sandpaper to smooth the marble edges.
   
   You can start with an 120 grit and move upward to a 2500 grit paper.
   
   This will make the edge of your marble smooth.
   
   Do not use too coarse a grit as it may scratch the marble. , Sweep up your work area well to remove small pieces of sharp marble on the floor.
   
   Ensure the wet saw has been wiped down and cooled properly before being put away or returned.
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   Step 3: Mark the marble with tape or china marker for your cutting guidelines.

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   Step 4: Place the marble on the wet saw so most of the block is supported.

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   Step 5: Feed the marble to the saw slowly and let the blade do the work for you.

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   Step 6: Push the marble between the blade and the fence until the marble has completely cleared the blade.

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   Step 7: Use a small diamond blade saw or a grinder with a diamond wheel to clean up jagged edges of the newly cut marble.

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   Step 8: Clean up your work area and throw away marble scraps.

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