Hand-Made Beveled Edges Using A Makita Grinder
Many times in stone work or carpentry, you will come across an edge of a stone, paver or piece of wood that looks like it has been cut diagonally. This is called a “beveled edge”. Usually, these beveled cuts are professionally made, either at the manufacturing facility, where the paver is set in a cast or on-site by a professional. There’s a do-it-yourself technique for accomplishing this in a pinch with your own power tools at home though.
In masonry, it’s common to cut a piece of stone, and then have a need for beveling an edge to match the other edges on the paver. I usually grab my Makita grinder and a carbide blade. I start at one end and slowly shave down the edge making long , smooth passes. This technique is not absolutely precise, but it will certainly do in a pinch, and can come out looking quite nice to where it would be difficult to notice unless someone got on there hands and knees with a magnifying glass.