Can this be used to cut a bowl shape into a rock to make a natural bird bath?
931703
I don't think it would be a problem. I used it to grind concrete which it did with ease. Suggest that you keep the surface that you are grinding wet to help control the dust.
931704
It certainly cuts through cement blocks and mortar with ease. I have never tried it on any other type of material.
931705
Probably could. I have been grinding pavers, rock and granite without an issue. May want to think about using water to keep the dust down
931706
Yes. Walk around the rock as you sweep the grinder in an arc, and you can generate a perfect spherical radius with a little practice. Because you should be using water for faster dust free cutting, as you make the curve, the bowl will contain water and the mud you make from the dust, and there will be a lot of it.Wear goggles and a respirator with an N95 filter because the dust or mist will probably contain some silica. You should be able to make a 12" bowl, 6" deep, in granite in an hour or less.KEEP THE GRINDER DRY! Shock hazard!
931707
I would say yes but I'd use a masonry grinder. This is used for smoothing surfaces.
649750
I used this for a gazing ball, 10 inch...as for a bird bath probably 10 to 12 inch in diameter but possibly larger for it is a substantially made stand. The bird baths from Evergreen (18") might be a little large.
53953
No! This is a very jagged toothed knife. Originally for dry wall cutting I believe and I use for garden roots when digging for planting.
1518576
Hi, honestly Ive always heard that a stone birdbath is ok outside as long as there is no water in it that may freeze, thereby possibly cracking the bowl. SI think this birdbath is too beautiful to chance it,and if it needs to be empty anyway,why risk it. We brought ours in and stored it for winter. We'll put it out in the next few days. Enjoy!
1655263
Absolutely not, if you clean it, you need to fully allow it to dry. You'd short out the rock if you immerse it in water while plugged in and electrocute your pet and possibly yourself.
1577318
Yes it is perfect for a shallow bird bath. The first one I bought worked so well I bought another. The birds love it!
2257355
If the stopper fits in the bottle,yes. If your bird can get water through the red tip,yes. If you have a large aggressive bird I would worry about breaking the glass tub and the bird being hurt.
2009381
It can be but be careful not to rub it on rocks, it will take a chunk out if it.
2021999
I'm sure you can, but if it is bigger than 30" it won't have enough power. It never was able to thaw more than a small hole in my birdbath during the winter. I live in CT
51452
I've been using mine for salad, but there are many possibilities for this lovely bowl... a small sand garden with a couple decorative rocks, or fill with water and a floating candle or two, or fill with rose petals, or small musical instruments like hand shakers, or small balls of yarn or other decorative crafts supplies, or folded cloth napkins, or colored decorative balls or rocks....
49566
Depends on the size of the rock. The material is not an issue -- I use it to cut agates and quartz up to a couple inches in size. The important thing is to go slow and make sure to keep the cut wet.
649746
The inside dimension is 8 1/2 inches. I use it to hold a plant. I don't think it would work for a bird bath.
364113
none whatsoever as far as the heated bird bath goes. but how low to the ground is this stump? i find the birds like the birdbaths to have some height to them. also, please note that you will definitely need an extension cord - as the cord on the bird bath is very short. And, finally, i have three of these (yes - i love them) and put a nice size rock in the middle of each - both for stability and the birds stand on the rock and feel secure about the depth of the water. enjoy!
210813
I would not recommend it, stone is somewhat degradable. Maybe if you use the coarser side of the stone.
1889653
The bottom of the bowl is 9 inches in diameter and flat like a saucer. The bird bath will sit nice and flat. The cord exits through a slot so it won't interfere.
948368
I used it to chisel/hollow out a log birdhouse (see photos if links work)http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/BipolarBowler/IMG_0544_zpsb9da6d65.jpghttp://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/BipolarBowler/IMG_0543_zps5c82be31.jpg
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Yes, absolutely. Probably better for this purpose than for baking. And, my children used it to make stepping stones for my garden. Multi-purpose and you cannot beat the price!!