Create a pencil line where you want to make the cut then use the grinder to lightly score the line.
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Cut directly down into the surface of the tile making gentle passes across the.
Also go deeper with each cut until you succeed.
Tilt the grinder about 30 degrees and cut about 1 16 in.
Make deeper and deeper cuts along the score until you cut through the tile.
Score the front of the tile along the circle guideline with the diamond blade.
Use your angle grinder to cut in from the edges of the tile to remove the notch.
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Then pass back and forth over the score mark until the tile is cut.
Then clamp your tile securely onto a firm surface like a sawhorse.
Angle grinder mark the tile or tiles that need to be cut with a grease pencil.
Tilt the blade for cutting circles.
After assembling the blade on the angle grinder securing your tile and marking the shape it is now time to cut.
The angle grinder excels at helping make angle cuts against a tile wet saw which is designed for straight cuts.
Circle step one.
Tilt the grinder about 30 degrees and cut about 1 16 in.
Measure and mark up the notch you want to remove.
As an alternative use a grinder with a diamond tile cutter wheel to cut the tile.
Secure the tile to a work bench or other work surface with a clamp.
If you are new to using these tools practice on some spare tiles before beginning your project.
Make sure you cut along the markings.
For shapes such as rectangular cuts score the tile on both the front and the back.
Make as accurate markings as you.
Using the required speed and pressure you can now cut the tile depending on the shape you would like.
The angle grinder can cut the tiles either on the grout or right through the tile.
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