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Cutting Bluestone
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Posted by helmsman MA (My Page) on Thu, Sep 25, 08 at 13:00
| I have a number of large pieces of bluestone left over from a section of patio that we redesigned. I'd like to use some of it to make a fireplace surround. What's the best way to cut it? I don't necessarily want a smooth edge like a concrete saw might give. Can I score it with a brick chisel and break it? |
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RE: Cutting Bluestone
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| Yes. Score it on the side you don't want to show. It can flake a bit, so be careful when scoring near the edges of the piece. You might want to experiment using a propane torch to roughen the edges. It causes pieces of rock to flake off. I've seen this done before and it looks cool, but I think they were doing it on granite. K4 |
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