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hi there,

is it possible to cut travertine tiles on a curve? the tiles are 13mm thick and 200 x 100 in size.

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With a 4 inch angle grinder with diamond blade you might.
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YES..no probs...just use your wet cutter and cut the basic shape out, then skim cut along the blade to get the shape......takes time but can be done.....or you could use a grinder but not as accurate as a wet cutter........
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Or that super wet cut machine you were looking at dave, like a band saw.
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You mean this one..........

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Yep, that'll be the one then!

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You mean this one..........

How much is a cutter like this?
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over to you Dave.......................

How much?
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It has just been reduced to about £700...........it was about £1400
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