Toolcut Lettering In Granite

The tungsten carbide tip sizes range from 1 8 3mm to 1 25mm.

Toolcut lettering in granite.

Granite is often used for exterior signs and monuments. These tools are for use with granite and all other. These tools are the al orr brand granite lettering made using a 3 8 10mm shank. Letter cutting on polished granite headstones is executed in the following manner.

When selecting the layout or placement of lettering and artwork keep in mind that your memorial starts as a blank canvas we suggest that the first thing your eyes should be drawn to is the name then the dates and finally the artwork and epitaphs. The granite cutting tools you will need to complete the job are. The tools differ from the marble type tool in the grade of tungsten carbide and the approach angle of the tip. Set out the letters on tracing paper care bein taken that they are evenly spaced and paste or gum the paper on the stone keeping the letters in line with a straightedge when the paste is dry nick in all the letters with a sharp chisel and remove the paper if necessary.

Circular saw wet or dry with diamond blade equipped to do this job you will need to have a circular saw. Shows us how to tool flat letters to a v shape using an air hammer and chisels on a granite monument. Granite is a hard rock that s tough to cut through but you don t need to be a stonemason to cut it yourself. You ll also need to make some cuts for a good fit.

Granite tiles are a less expensive alternative to a massive slab of the material. As long as you. Campbell monument employee jeff r. There are two items to consider with lettering.

To make the lettering show up the recessed. This quick video shows the different types of infill to engraved lettering we can provide on granite. It ultimately does not matter whether it is a wet saw or a dry saw but if you do use a dry saw keep in mind that there will be a lot of dust when you cut the granite. One of the most typical types of diamond blades that are used to cut granite is the diamond masonry blade.

Natural no colour added to the engraved lettering. 1 type of. With a circular saw and a diamond cut blade you can make clean and precise cuts v161325 b01. It is however sometimes advantageous.

How to paint granite lettering. The lettering of the sign or message is carved into the granite. Granite is a very tough type of material and you won t be able to make a dent in it with normal blades.