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What tool do you use to cut stone?

Gerber Ortiz-Vega
Masonry Specialist & Founder, GO Masonry LLC
Gerber Ortiz-Vega is a Masonry Specialist and the Founder of GO Masonry LLC, a masonry company based in Northern Virginia. Gerber specializes in providing brick and stone laying services, concrete installations, and masonry repairs. Gerber has over four years of experience running GO Masonry and over ten years of general masonry work experience. He earned a BA in Marketing from the University of Mary Washington in 2017.

Gerber Ortiz-Vega

Masonry Specialist & Founder, GO Masonry LLC

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You can use a traditional diamond blade which typically comes either in 8 or a 14 inches. I like to use a 14 inch blade and a gas powered diamond saw. If you're cutting just a few stones, you can cut your stone in half with a chisel and a mason hammer.

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How long does it take to become a stone mason?

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I'd say probably close to 6 years under a good masonry company will get you where you need to be. However, to master all facets of stone installations, it would take a fairly long time, probably several decades.

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Can I pour epoxy on cut stone to level the surface for a bench?

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Sure. You can use epoxy, many layers of paint, polyurethane, or even concrete resurfacer.

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Why would a wood chisel be used on stone? Wouldn't this immediately ruin the chisel edge?

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Yes, it will ruin the chisel for use on wood. However, it gives a finer control, which helps define the details. I use a second set of cheap chisels for stone, which I can sharpen with a grinder as they wear down. My primary chisel set is only used on wood and sharpened with a diamond hone.

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Is it necessary to use water with diamond bits?

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Some are marked for wet or dry use, but I prefer to use water whenever possible. Water will prevent the blade or bit from overheating, greatly reduce the amount of harmful dust created by cutting, remove the slurry from the cut, and extend the life of the blade or bit.

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