I hate asking dumb questions, but can I cut marble on my router?

[iSign]

I've never thought to ask this before, but I picked up a nice small slab and it reminded me of how nice Corian and other composites look when routed. I have no idea what the floor and countertop guys use for this, but I imagine it a lot harder stuff then Corian. Is it even an option with a CNC?

 

[Rick]

I don't know about your router but it can be done on a CNC. You can also do relief work.

You need a diamond bit and cool with water.

I prefer waterjetcut because you have very little work to fit it together. CNC needs a little grinding done.

 

[iSign]

cool... I have the auto mister... but will have to get some diamond tools I guess

 

[BobM]

I would call a local counter top fabricator and visit their shop. It requires lots and lots of water cooling to cut marble and granite.

 

[3dsignco]

Doug,
Everything I have seen they are flooding the stone. Like turn on the facet flood so I would make sure I had a way to get rid of all the water or recycle it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-ZEufmyvow&NR=1


Now I stand corrected. But I still think I would want it wet..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuFvIMkvLVI&feature=related

I read someplace that you could carve Marble and slate with carbide or HS steel. I Think it was an old Copy of Signcraft. But that may be only for hand work.

 

[GB2]

I don't know for sure but I would definately not consider cutting marble on your router, certainly not without ample reasearch first.

 

[steve b]

Way too messy ! cut it outside with a grinder or skill saw with a water attachment.

steveb

 

[iSign]

thanks guys, after seeing the flood in Bill's link, I'll leave that job for the proper tools!