| 1. | Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut. |
| 2. | Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools. |
| 3. | Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses. |
| 4. | Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines. |
| 5. | Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters. |
| 6. | Set charges of explosives to split rock. |
| 7. | Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers. |
| 8. | Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones. |
| 9. | Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels. |