Flooring Tile - Can I cut marble with a wet saw?

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rkoudelka
10-09-06, 11:28 PM
I have a wet saw (an HD model I bought for $100).

I need to cut a marble door saddle - it will be used as a window sill in a shower.

Can I cut it with this saw? Its definitely thicker than tile, and I need to rip it long ways.

BuiLDPro68
10-10-06, 02:04 AM
If your talking about a diamond blade tub saw then yes it should work fine.
mitch17
10-10-06, 06:12 AM
Might be stating the obvious here, but paranoia is a driving force in my life - make sure you seal the tile after installation, as water will soak through marble if not sealed.

rkoudelka
10-10-06, 08:27 AM
I havent even looked at my saw in two years. Is a tub saw where the material being cut sits in a tub , I THINK Ive seen them. But mine has a tub of water underneath. I think the blade is just kept wet but the table top is not submerged. Is itthe same thing?
HeresJohnny
10-10-06, 06:44 PM
Yes you can cut marble with a wet saw.
BuiLDPro68
10-10-06, 06:53 PM
I havent even looked at my saw in two years. Is a tub saw where the material being cut sits in a tub , I THINK Ive seen them. But mine has a tub of water underneath. I think the blade is just kept wet but the table top is not submerged. Is itthe same thing?

Don't let my terminology confuse you :) Diamond sawblade + water splashing on it = cut marble.
rkoudelka
10-11-06, 07:56 AM
Thanks for the feedback.