How to Cut Sandstone to Paving Stone

While harder materials like granite had become more commonly used in construction. Sandstone has been in using for construction projects for millennia. It still has applications for paving, because it does not require with processing finish. It is found in grays, yellows, reds and browns. People dig sandstone from quarry and cut to sizes of tile or brick. Currently, India is the primary source of quarried sandstone.  Instructions as follows:

Firstly, use a quarry chainsaw to hew sandstone away from walls and niches in blocks. These saws come in different sizes: some are portable, but others require connection to a vehicle. These quarry chain saws are more complicated and difficult to use than a customary chain saw that you might use on lumber.

Secondly, cut the sandstone to small blocks with sandstone diamond saw blade.

Thirdly, mark your cutting lines to split the sections into smaller sandstone blocks or bricks with the pencil. Then, use the diamond circular saw to follow the cutting lines. This will prepare the sections for the stone splitter.

Fourthly, use the stone splitter to break the sheets into sandstone blocks or bricks. Align the teeth of the top blade with the cuts you made with the diamond circular saw blade before activating the splitter. You can go back with a hammer and chisel and even things out.