Just to be 100% transparent, I’m not a professional and I’ve never claimed to be. BUT my very limited experience tells me it would probably depend on how wide and/or deep each step would need to be. Granite isn’t very easy to split thin like slate. But the biggest factor is the stone. You might be able to split it ~4” thick, maybe thinner. I have a video showing me splitting stones that would probably be great as steps/flagstones. That would give you a general idea or ballpark estimate of how big of a stone you would need to start out with. Sorry for the essay thanks for watching 🙏
I have Rebit tools, they are expensive, but durable, I also have Trow & Holden (US) tools and they are really great to, I would buy more but shipping is expensive due to its weight. Get a set of tools, treat them well and they will serve you for a long time, It’s almost a “cry once” thing, depending on how much you use it of course.
For a granit flagstone walkway/patio.. How thick should the flag stone be?
Just to be 100% transparent, I’m not a professional and I’ve never claimed to be.
BUT my very limited experience tells me it would probably depend on how wide and/or deep each step would need to be. Granite isn’t very easy to split thin like slate.
But the biggest factor is the stone. You might be able to split it ~4” thick, maybe thinner. I have a video showing me splitting stones that would probably be great as steps/flagstones. That would give you a general idea or ballpark estimate of how big of a stone you would need to start out with.
Sorry for the essay thanks for watching 🙏
Is it a "Bavarian"(German) type chisel ? Rebit (Norway-Sweden) chisels cost more :-(
I have Rebit tools, they are expensive, but durable, I also have Trow & Holden (US) tools and they are really great to, I would buy more but shipping is expensive due to its weight. Get a set of tools, treat them well and they will serve you for a long time, It’s almost a “cry once” thing, depending on how much you use it of course.