I noticed some small Marble "slabs" in ASDA today- around 1/2" thick and 6" square. I'd like to cut one of these in half, to give two slabs 6" by around 3" to make a base for something. I'd also need to drill a few holes in it.
How could I cut it, polish the cut edge, and drill the holes, please.
Brian
Best way to cut it is with a wet diamond wheel tile cutter. With care, you'll get a very decent cut - but not quite as glossy as the normal polished surface. You can get that with something like T-Cut and hard work
- but I'm sure there will be a more suitable product, although not so easily obtainable. You could also try a metal polish like Brasso.
You can drill marble with an ordinary HSS drill on a slow speed. Lubricate/cool with water.
You can cut it with an electric tile saw OK, but its a rough edge.
Take it down with a oarse emery grit and polish with finer..
go gently when drilling, its weak stuff.
NT
diamond core drill is OK.
Yup. Attacking it with an SDS isn't the best idea.
I've cut a load of marble with mine and it gives a very good edge - if you take it slowly. After all the diamond coating is pretty fine.
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