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    Dec 11, 2006, 06:23 PM
    cutting tile curves in fron of tub
    What's the best way to cut porcelain tiles for the curved area along the front of the tub. I will be using 12 x 12 porcelain tiles. I was thinking I could use my angle grinded with diamond blade to get the basic shape then use tile knippers to finish it but I have a feeling it's not going to be a very smooth looking cut. Any ideas?

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    Dec 16, 2006, 10:13 AM
    If it is a small arc towards the edge of the tile I use the nippers. If it more into the area of the tile I make cuts into the tile towards the line I have drawn with the wet saw the finish off with nippers.
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    Dec 16, 2006, 10:56 AM
    Thanks,

    That's kind of what I figured.

    Jim
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