cutting live rock ?

[hubble]

Just wondering if anyone has tried cutting live rock and by that I mean cutting it in slices to make flat surfaces. I'm In the planning stage for my next tank build and like the Marco flat rock to build structures but really want to use live gulf rock. Might not be practical though, cause the salt would probably ruin the saw.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Yes u can use a concrete blade and cut rock with it. Go to the pawn shop for a disposable tool. Lol.
Hths
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[hubble]

you got me thinking................;Bored

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Idk if I have any pieces I've cut in the past anymore to show the final product. I'll look tonight at midnight when I get home.
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[hubble]

Cool, so someone has done this.............

 

[hubble]

Idk if I have any pieces I've cut in the past anymore to show the final product. I'll look tonight at midnight when I get home.
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Did you find any pieces?

 

[Koh23]

Angle grinder with diamond disc for cutting tiles, cheramics....

Little messy, but work great.....

Watch your fingers

 

[Jekyl]

Rent a wet brick saw. Will make quick work of it. Cheap from big box stores.

 

[hubble]

good ideas

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Either a large brick saw, angle grinder, or reciprocating saw with a masonry blade can all do it.

Personally my go to would be to cut into it and bottom the wheel of the angle grinder around your line, then cut out any remainder with the recip.

A lot of live rock is very easy to cut which also means it's easy to break. Of you're cutting shelves, make sure they are thick enough to not break. That's the biggest issue I've had.

Hint.. 1" is way too thin and snaps easily.

 

[hubble]

good to know, thanks

 

[Koh23]

Only trouble with angle grinder is vibration, wich can cause rock to crack or chip on edges, so steady hand is needed....

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

I cut some Base Rock using a Hack Saw. I soaked it well in RO/DI Water, started with a 32 Blade, Rock Resting on an old towel. Scored and switched to a 24 Blade. After I had the cuts made, I found my Hacksaw Blade for custom cuts in Tile, LOL. That blade looks like a steel cable with grit on it. This was very low mess, and easily made cuts.