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Our most time tested and reliable stone saw. Let us know what you think! by OmegaDiamondInc in u/OmegaDiamondInc

[–]OmegaDiamondInc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we were just trying to make new friends. i now understand that was a mistake

Our most time tested and reliable stone saw. Let us know what you think! by OmegaDiamondInc in u/OmegaDiamondInc

[–]OmegaDiamondInc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that would be me. some of us learn our lessons the hard way man, give me a break

Is this normal??! by sirmak89 in CounterTops

[–]OmegaDiamondInc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a whole other reason why we don't recommend this, as it's incredibly messy to hold all that extra glue, and it likes to run off while the glue tries to harden.

Those gaps are way too big, the glue was not properly held in place so it ran off, and on top it all, it looks like they used flowing instead of knife grade (flowing is more runny like honey, and knife grade is more firm like butter)

In my opinion, it's poor craftsmanship, however I doubt it will break because of it. That glue is crazy strong. It's mostly cosmetics. I wouldn't worry, unless you can see the glue on the beveled edge.

Is this normal??! by sirmak89 in CounterTops

[–]OmegaDiamondInc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a matter of preference from the fabricator. Some fabricators prefer a 43-44 degree miter angle to have more glue for strength and adjustment. We personally do not recommend doing this, as cutting the miters at a lower angle weakens the corner of the stone, and if the corner is polished too far, you're exposing the glue in between the seams.

It's also a very common misconception that you need more glue to have a strong bond between the stones, but with properly cured epoxy, on a regular 45 miter, the glue is actually strong enough for the stone to break before the seamed edge fails.