How to cut 50mm granite threads/risers ? - How to cut 50mm granite threads/risers ?

The Novice · Post: # 47794Post **The Novice** Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:36 am

Hi,
I am having a contractor in to fit 50mm 'brush-hammered' granite to precast concrete steps. Recent weather conditions have destroyed the tiles that are currently on the steps and they are all cracked and broken. Our supplier has 400mm x 2250mm threads and 150mm x 2250mm risers for the job. The material is 50mm thick. Problem: Both contractors are seeing the cutting of the granite as a problem. Each piece will have to be cut along the 2250mm length. To get this cut straight and at a perfect right angle is not possible with a con saw. Apparently there is a tool out there that operates like a Skilsaw which has a guide that can be set up to run along the edge of the granite to give a straight 90 degree cut. Is anyone aware of the manufacturer of this tool that I might be able to track down on the internet ?

irishpaving · Post: # 47796Post **irishpaving** Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:41 pm

You are probably on about a track mounted saw which we use on site. This is not a tool a normal contractor would carry about with him. You need to get in contact with a diamond cutting specialist and see what is available. If you are in the midlands like meath i could put you in touch with someone.

Mikey_C · Post: # 47815Post **Mikey_C** Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:43 pm

the OP has put Ireland as his/her location

irishpaving · Post: # 47821Post **irishpaving** Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:26 pm

What do you mean mickey

Post: # 47833Post **seanandruby** Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:08 pm

think he means the client lives in ireland.

Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:10 pm

Co Meath is in Ireland
LLL

irishpaving · Post: # 47837Post **irishpaving** Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:16 pm

Thought my name gave it away but yeah i was on about the midlands of ireland :;):

The Novice · Post: # 48009Post **The Novice** Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:24 am

Hi irishpaving,
Yes I am in Ireland and believe it or not I am in Meath !!!

rab1 · Post: # 48018Post **rab1** Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:22 pm

i`m not sure but the irish part in paving gave the game away. lol

Mikey_C · Post: # 48021Post **Mikey_C** Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:28 pm

irishpaving wrote:What do you mean mickey

thought you had a typo and meant in the Midlands like "me", although the name could be a clue i thought you might just be proud of your heritage but living/working over here.

sorry, no offence meant.

irishpaving · Post: # 48022Post **irishpaving** Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:19 am

None taken Mickey... I see what you mean now... I should of put Co.Meath really :;):

Pablo · Post: # 48070Post **Pablo** Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:28 pm

We would install these type of steps quite a lot we get them from either Emersons/ Cunninghams or Mourne Granite. They always need cut and TBH if you have a bit of skill with a standard saw then it's easy to do it neatly. Don't Butt joint them it looks rubbish and is the lazy mans way of doing it. They look great when laid with a 5mm joint and pointed with grey mortar. Ask the suppliers if they can recommend a contractor. I'm from N/Ireland so will have used the same Granite at one time or another trust me it's easy to cut neatly.