Have you guys used a stone router to bullnose stone tiles?Have just seen the tool online and would like to get one to experiment with but not sure if its worth it??
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Have you guys used a stone router to bullnose stone tiles?Have just seen the tool online and would like to get one to experiment with but not sure if its worth it??
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You will find it hard to get profile bits that router under 20mm in thickness..
Ceramico tiling (06-07-2010)
I have a diamond polishing kit including a diamond bullnosing tool. I occasionally use it to form skirtings from porcelain tiles and to form nosings on steps. Very effective but time consuming as you have to work thro the various polishing discs to bring them up.
I've never tried it on stone but reckon it depends the surface of the tile. For softer stone I think you'll get a bull nose quite easily with 50 grade diamond pad on a varible speed polisher....It will take some practice tho.
Ceramico tiling (06-07-2010)
thanks for that,I look forward to practice time.I think it will really put the cherry on top of some jobs![]()
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Diatech do some profiling bits, one 10mm and 15mm but they have no website ???
Contact them for a catalogue on 01738 621155
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Ceramico tiling (08-07-2010), SandyFloor (06-07-2010)

just looked at someones trav bathroom pics and it was just crying out for some bull nosing (dave esq)



That was a 10-15mm radius
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Yes i do bullnosing but not with a stone router..
Stone routers only go as low as 20mm.. i use a variable speed hand help polisher ( flex) and a bullnosing profile wheel..![]()



Of course i do mate.. no probs..
National Masonry - Consumables Catalogue
loads of stone tools etc here.. very good supplier.
Burnsy (09-07-2010), faithhealer (10-07-2010)



Had a look at the catalogue yesterday, such a vast amount of products![]()
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good innit.. and only 10 mins from me..![]()



The profiling wheels for the dewalt are sold in the usa...
but they will ship to the uk..i inquired..
6" Diamant Boart Vacuum Brazed Profile Wheel. Large Selection of Stone Tools. Big Savings.

Have always fancied trying a proper bullnose tool, have a go with my vari speed grinder and pads,but more time consuming & not as uniform.
Will deff look into it,thanks for the pointer.
Last edited by Yorkshire Tiling Services; 11-07-2010 at 08:59 PM.

Still a decent looking job there thoughHave always fancied trying a proper bullnose tool, have a go with my vari speed grinder and pads,but more time consuming & not as uniform.
Will deff look into it,thanks for the pointer.![]()
Yorkshire Tiling Services (12-07-2010)
That looks pretty good from the pic.
Yorkshire Tiling Services (12-07-2010)
yeah I like the overhang on the sill ,,looks wicked
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Yorkshire Tiling Services (12-07-2010)
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