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Print PageCan I use the Alpha® Contour for Porcelain for cutting granite or marble?
No. The Contour for Porcelain blade is only intended for use on the material for which it was designed. If you try to use
this blade to cut marble or granite, you may experience a slow cutting ability since this blade is designed for cutting
hard, dense porcelain slab material. This bond is not suited for cutting abrasive materials.
Can I plunge-cut using this blade attached onto the Alpha® AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutter?
Yes. When the Contour for Porcelain blade is mounted on the Alpha® AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutter, you can plunge cut
with excellent control, since you can place the base of the stone cutter on the material to give you better stability.
Helpful Hints
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Use of water will prolong the life of your dry cutting blade as well as keep harmful dust (Silica) out of the air.
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Before you start using this product, we recommend practicing on scrap material to learn the necessary techniques
required for the curve cutting application. This practice will make your cutting safer and enable successful results.
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Use the side handle attachment on the Alpha® AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutter for better stability when using this tool
for curve cutting applications.
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Due to the manual operation, we recommend cutting 1/8" inside of mark to ensure good results.
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We recommend the step cutting method to prolong the life of the diamond blade.
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When you attempt tight corners, you must take the time to grind a wider kerf to make enough clearance for the
blade.
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We recommend using the Alpha® Profiler Z-Series after you cut a sink hole using the Alpha® AWS-125 Stone
Cutter. The curve cutting application leaves a curved cut surface from the design of the contour blade. The Profilers
Z will clean up this leftover material to create a perfect 90 degree surface.
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To avoid dropping the cut-out on your feet, always secure the projected cut-out area before starting cutting
operation.
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Use flanges and adapters which are specifically made for your power tool.
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Do not use Alpha® Contour blades on high-speed angle grinders without the safety guard installed.
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Always wear personal safety equipment when using Alpha® Contour for Porcelain
Reference
For more product information, visit us on the web at www.alpha-tools.com.
Document # 6320 - Rev.-September 2007
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