DIY Granite Ogees

Granite countertops have become popular over the last few years, and there are many options for finishing the edges. Beveling, curving and straight edges are all easy to accomplish, but the ogee with its elegant curve can be very expensive if you leave it to the professionals. You can do it yourself with the proper tools and precautions, but be aware that a softer stone will come out wavy as the stone reacts to greater pressure on the router, depending on the distance from your body. This will be a long, slow process, so keep in mind the feeling of accomplishment you will feel when you see the finished work every day gleaming up at you.

Hand-held router
Water source
Longnose bullnose router bit
4 1/2 inch polishing discs
2-inch backing pad
Polishing pads, ranging from 50 grit to 8,000 grit
Safety goggles
Dust mask

Instructions

- 1
  Set the slab up securely on multiple saw horses to minimize risk of knocking the slab over during the grinding process. Allow water to flow over the edge of the granite continuously. Without water, the grinder will burn the stone and damage it.
- 2
  Grind the edge slowly with the longnose bullnose router bit, making sure the water flows over the area constantly. Take breaks frequently to avoid muscle fatigue that will lessen your pressure on the router. Wear safety goggles and dust mask at all times while grinding.
- 3
  Polish with the 50-grit pad once the grind is finished; then successively switch to higher grits, rinsing the edge well between each pass. Using the backing pad allows for the necessary flex to polish the curves and angle of an ogee.
- 4
  Seal with resin after the final polish to allow a hard surface for use. Buff and stand back to admire the shine.

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