what do you use to protect granite
Use kraft paper (or a stiffer material) to make a template of the actual measurement of the countertop. (A template is easier to move around than making marks on a granite slab.) If you need to scribe a slab to fit, apply duct tape to the base of the saw to protect the granite. Use a circular saw with a dry-cut segmented diamond blade. Test fit pieces that are cut, and be careful with long, thin pieces that could snap.