Question : What materials can the Alpha® Groove Cutter be used on?
Answer : The Alpha® Groove Cutters are recommended for use on the following materials:
• Groove Cutter for Granite may be used on Granite and Engineered Stone
• Groove Cutter for Marble is designed for use Marble only
Question : Is the Alpha® Groove Cutter used wet or dry?
Answer : Alpha® Groove Cutter is for wet application only.
Question : The Alpha® Groove Cutter looks like an Alpha® Profiler, can I use this on my polisher?
Answer : No, you must use the Alpha® Groove Cutting on a 5” high-speed angle grinder together with our Universal Safety Guard Kit (Part #: GCKIT) with an external water supply and GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter).
Question : What applications are the Alpha® Groove Cutters recommended for?
Answer : The Alpha® Groove Cutters are designed to cut flawless grooves for butt joint seaming.
Alpha® designed the Groove Cutters for 2cm (3/4”) and 3cm (1-1/4”) material.
GCW258 for 2cm (3/4”) Granite or Engineered Stone
GCW358 for 3cm (1-1/4”) Granite or Engineered Stone
MCW258 for 2cm (3/4”) Marble Slabs
Question : Can I purchase this nylon guide separately and replace my old worn out guide?
Answer : Yes, you may purchase this nylon guide through the Authorized Distributor of Alpha® Products where you purchased your Alpha® Groove Cutter. The part # for this nylon guide is: PFBNG01.
Question : What is the life expectancy of the Alpha® Groove Cutters?
Answer : The life of the Alpha® Groove Cutters will vary when used on granites of different hardness classifications.