colttrainer Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Okay this should get loads of different opinions. What makes the best stamping stone & why? The reason I ask is I have access to a bunch of granite at a super good price, now if it stands up great if not it would be a waste of my time. Al Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted June 14, 2011 You won´t be sorry for a 4" thick piece of granite ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted June 14, 2011 The thicker the stone the better. Also, the color makes a differance. Red granite is about the hardest, black is next. Generally, the darker the stone the harder it is. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntsl Report post Posted June 15, 2011 I'm using a granite surface plate and it works great. It's a 12"x18" two ledge surface plate so the total thickness is around 6 inches for most of the work surface. I like it quite a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryLevine Report post Posted June 16, 2011 I absolutely support the granite options. At the risk of sounding macabre, my first piece was a botched gravestone which I was given for free by the undertaker. The supporting structure/table/bench (and the floor underneath it) must be REALLY sturdy; you do not want this stuff dropping on your foot mid-way through a stamping session. Also watch your back when you try to shift the granite! Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
