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    Default cutting tiles at 45 degrees (diamond) with pics

    one way of skinning this cat is to make a board. This should be the the size of the tile you are using diagonally plus the spacer. then use that measurement and cut a square.
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    Default Re: cutting tiles at 45 degrees (diamond) with pics

    That is a great tutorial Dean..


    I see you have used the G-mat..

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    Default Re: cutting tiles at 45 degrees (diamond) with pics

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    That is a great tutorial Dean..


    I see you have used the G-mat..
    I thought hed done it on some poor buggers carpet

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    Default Re: cutting tiles at 45 degrees (diamond) with pics

    It is the Genesis copy of Durals Ci..

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    Default Re: cutting tiles at 45 degrees (diamond) with pics

    The boards a great idea will have to try that cheers

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    Default Re: cutting tiles at 45 degrees (diamond) with pics

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    It is the Genesis copy of Durals Ci..
    yep its on special at CTD

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    Default Re: cutting tiles at 45 degrees (diamond) with pics

    So i see...

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    Default Re: cutting tiles at 45 degrees (diamond) with pics

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    It is the Genesis copy of Durals Ci..

    Just using it on 170m2 floor, identical to Dural CI but blue instead of yellow don't know if its cheaper. Customer supplied it

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    Default Re: cutting tiles at 45 degrees (diamond) with pics

    Thats a top idea I've always used my rubi angle finder but this looks much more accurate Thanks Deano

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    Default Re: cutting tiles at 45 degrees (diamond) with pics

    Quote Originally Posted by sstilingservice View Post
    Thats a top idea I've always used my rubi angle finder but this looks much more accurate Thanks Deano
    as above, made a note of this deano, thanks

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