“From Hand Saws to Multi-Wire Giants: How Natural Stone Tiles Are Made” Description: A century ago, stone was shaped by pure manpower: wedges, hammers, two-man saws, water, and patience. Blocks were separated in the quarry and slowly turned into slabs—millimeter by millimeter. Then came early frame saws and circular blades: faster, straighter cuts, but still heavy work. Today, modern production uses powerful multi-wire saw machines—many cuts at once, precise thickness control, water cooling, and