Chuckable natural stone tile edge chipping tool

Abstract

A method and tool for chipping the edges of natural stone tile may be used to give the tile a used or rustic appearance. The tool includes an axially-rotatable, cylindrical member having an array of studs affixed or embedded in the cylindrical surface. A drive shaft, affixed to one end of the cylindrical member, may be inserted within the chuck of a powered drill motor or other similar powered device. A handle is rotatably coupled to the opposite end of the cylindrical member. For a preferred embodiment of the invention, the handle consists of a tubular sleeve which is rotatably mounted on bearing races over a support shaft that is rigidly and coaxially affixed to the cylindrical member. In order to use the tool, the drive shaft is secured within the chuck of a drill motor or other similar device designed to provide powered rotary motion to a shaft. With the operator holding both the drill motor and the handle of the chipping tool, the rotating studded cylindrical member is moved along and against the edge of a piece of natural stone tile. The edge of the tile is thereby chipped or abraded.

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