Cutting internal curves in stone.... - Any 'how to' tips?

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Adrwilliams
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Post: # 98073Post Adrwilliams

Yet more advice required from the experts!

As part of my patio project, I'd really like to create a curved free edge in Indian Sandstone up against a planted area + slate chippings.

However - its an INTERNAL curve in the edge of the paving I'm after.....so that the paving slightly 'wraps around' the planted area....

I have a 9 inch AG + diamond wheel which is OK for straight cuts and I can create external curves using a series of straight cuts around the radius.......

But its not an external curve I'm wanting.....

Its an internal curve.....

Although the curve will be very gentle I cant cut it using a disc.

Have any of you guys been tasked with cutting internal curves and if so - how did you tackle it?

OK..... I'll probably end up cutting a straight line.......

Thanks in advance......

Adrian
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Post: # 98075Post dig dug dan

4" grinder with a decent blade. Time consuming, dusty and fiddly, but the only way I have found possible
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Post: # 98088Post lutonlagerlout

^^
what dan said
if the curve is big enough you can do it with a 9 inch saw by leaning the saw over but it is only for the experienced really
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Adrwilliams
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Post: # 98102Post Adrwilliams

Thats good advice...... thanks.

I've got the relevant equipment and know how to use it safely so may well have a go......

Favourite blades for this job, anyone?

Diamond, I expect?

Thanks
Adrian Williams

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Post: # 98104Post lutonlagerlout

oh yes gotta be diamond
and glasses and a dustmask
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Post: # 98120Post Tony McC

There are such things as curve-cutting blades....see last paragraph of this section of the Cutting Curves webpage
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Adrwilliams
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Post: # 98134Post Adrwilliams

Thanks for your advice on this..... the internal curves will be quite gradual, so I reckon I'll have a go with the
4.5 inch AG and a diamond disc. The curve cutting blades look interesting but are a bit pricey for the amount of work I've got to do.

Thanks again. Much more confident now!
Adrian Williams

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