Do you have to use water to cut with these?
1175813
I am not an expert on this matter, but here is how I used them. I was cutting holes in 1/4 in. ceramic tile. I did not use water to cool off the hole saw and had no trouble. I imagine that if you are cutting anything thicker and/or harder (like marble or stone) it would be good to use some water spray to keep the bit cool. Hope this helps.
1175814
I only cut glass, but I used spray from a water bottle. Didn't take very long to cut through the glass, so only spritzed it twice.
1175815
I have not used mine yet, but yes water is needed, otherwise they will wear out very quickly. I was going to cut sink drain holes in granite 12 x 12 tiles and the only way I could figure on getting water to stay on the area that I will be cutting is to make a circular cofferdam from plumbers putty around the spot where I want the to cut the hole and fill that with water about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Hope that helps. Otherwise the set looks very well made.
1175816
NO. But water assists in cooling and lubricating. It also keeps dust to a minimum.
1175817
If you want them to last longer and stay "sharp", you must use water to keep them cool while cutting. Make a circle of plumber's putty, or clay encircling the area where you'll be cutting and fill it with water. Replenish the area as the water evaporates...... I cut a 2 inch hole in a floor tile without any problems...
1715791
Yes, it's easy to cut any of the shapes. Save the extra, too. I make them last as long as I can.
1815370
I have used mine both ways. They don't have a sharp cutting edge, but they did work for cutting as well.
1023232
You do shave with them dry but it won't be as close as a knife shave. But they do do a good job
1392131
I cannot answer this question, I did not cut them, as just used them as they are.
1973551
I have not used it for that, but I would think if they are completely dry and chopped down to a small size it might work, but I'm not sure
530166
Yes you can I have done it in a pinch but I wouldn't buy it for that reason as these will really water down your icing because they are a liquid.
2092398
Yes you cut them up but don't have to peel or core. I found the smaller you cut the item the less time you have to steam it.
1295080
No! Buy the size you will need as cutting it would expose the tensile fibers inside which can be toxic if exposed or cut open. I believe these are only used for baking, anyway.
704363
No, you need to cut them yourself. I love these, because they are easy to hold on to, and are large.
343592
I have not cut them up - but I have looked this up on line & with the silpat company & they said NO. Do not cut as the fiberglass mesh particles might migrate into the food.
1482781
you can slice them in half and use the blades. Though I just use shark single blades
626700
Yes, That's the way I use mine.. I would not cut anything really hard though.. Copper, Silver and Gold should be OK though
196500
You need to be careful cleaning them because they are so sharp you will cut your self if you aren't careful. The knives clean up just fine. No issues.
888015
I don't think so. These are super awful anyway; I would really suggest you don't buy them. The first time I used mine, was also the last. It was slashed to bits and I was only cutting tomatoes
1353747
You don't have to, but it says that you can use water to wet the knife blade, and I do. I have to say this is the best sharpener. There are YouTube videos if you're curious.
1054983
They can be cut very easily. They are wonderful to use and they wipe clean easily. Enjoy them.