cutting granite worktop

[JohnD]

this ought to go in the "kitchens" forum that we have not got yet.

I am remodelling a kitchen. There is an existing polished "granite" worktop which will be too big. It is ludicrously heavy. Can I cut it with a masonry blade in an angle grinder? Either I can get a piece out of it to fit the new layout, or at least I will be able to carry it down to the tip (or maybe sell it).

I don't know if it is likely to shatter or if the cut edges need special treatment.

 

[catlad]

A diamond blade in an angle grinder will cut through it John but it will be dusty if you are
doing it indoors.

 

[JohnD]

thanks

this sort of thing?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115MM-4-5...C-TWIN-PACK-/251649787218?hash=item3a977f0552

 

[ntb]

That's the sort of thing but i'd go for better quality blades e.g. Bosch plus you'll need a 9 inch grinder and blades to get all the way through.

 

[JohnD]

thanks. My grinder will not be big enough then.

 

[catlad]

I would go for a better quality blade John, as to whether your small grinder will do
I can't answer that you will only get an inch or so cutting depth with a small grinder. How thick is your granite work surface? Anyway just buy a new blade I can't see the point in having a grinder and not having a good blade.