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Discuss Profile tools for bullnosing stone tiles in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; Hi can someone help i am trying to find the best tool for making a bullnose on stone. Normally i use a file and a sander to make the bullnose ...
          
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    Default Profile tools for bullnosing stone tiles

    Hi can someone help i am trying to find the best tool for making a bullnose on stone.
    Normally i use a file and a sander to make the bullnose
    but i need to do 80linear meters of skirting.

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    Default Re: Profile tools for bullnosing stone tiles

    I got one of these from the USA and very happy with it. Only down side is that it doesnt have a spindle lock button. No great issue.
    I have been making loads of travertine skirtings lately with it though the client didnt want a bullnose but preferred a slight rounded and polished edge.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bullnose-T...item1e6630a0ae
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    Default Re: Profile tools for bullnosing stone tiles

    Stone profiling by Daz & Bri


    Have a look at the link (above) to a post from 2 of our advisors on profiling stone
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    Default Re: Profile tools for bullnosing stone tiles

    I use one of these...



    on a flex polisher.

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    Default Re: Profile tools for bullnosing stone tiles

    Stonetools This is where a few of the folks on here get profiling equipment from, me included.
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    Default Re: Profile tools for bullnosing stone tiles

    Thanks for all your help most useful.
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    Default Re: Profile tools for bullnosing stone tiles

    I've spent £400 with stone tools recently and very impressed with their service,knowledge and products range

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    I have just looked at the Stonetools catalogue...and could spend a fortune!! my tools wishlist has just doubled in size!

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