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Cutting Guide Please note: The guide we have presented here is considered the most economical and simplest way to perform this function. There are many other tools and equipment available to speed up and improve this process. |
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Clamp a straight board to your Diamond Surfaces USA (tm) countertop to use as a guide to cut straight. Always double check your measurements before cutting.
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Line
your saw up to the guide board to begin cutting. You may want
to
use a hacksaw to start the cut to decrease the chance of the countertop
chipping.
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Slowly cut through the countertop. Keep the saw even with the guide board and level with the countertop. A carbide tipped blade works well to cut the countertop. The more teeth the better.
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Here is what the finished cut looks like.
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what the finished cut
edge looks like.
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A mirror
seam is used to create a tight joint. This is the recommended
seam for most certified installers |
Some keys
to success in making a mirror seam are to start with a small gap
between the countertops to be joined so you don't cut too much material
(this is especially important on the 3cm Ready-to-Install countertop
material) and to keep the router moving forward. Go to Seaming Guide Please note: The guide we have presented here is considered the most economical and simplest way to perform this function. There are many other tools and equipment available to speed up and improve this process. |
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WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Diamond Surfaces USA 1-800-984-9284
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