Jaboyd2u Report post Posted December 5, 2014 I just bought a 12x16 shed. I have insulated and installed plywood walls. My main question is with the tooling table I am going to build. If I was to build a desk/work table really sturdy can I go to lowes and buy smooth granite tile and glue it down with no grout? Will it hold up? Canine see some pictures of how your shop is set up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itch Report post Posted December 5, 2014 I would think that most tile will crack.. Find a place that makes gravestones for a nice piece to use... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted December 5, 2014 Itch is right...been there and done that. Granite tile will crack. You might want to check with a contractor that is remodeling a house, sometimes they are tearing out kitchens and might have a granite counter top that they will sell or give away, if you haul it away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaboyd2u Report post Posted December 5, 2014 I thought the tile would crack. I used it once before and it broke. But it wasn't glued down that's why I was thinking if I kept it from bouncing it'd be better. I didn't think about a grave stone place. I'll have to look into that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaw Report post Posted December 5, 2014 The thicker the better 1-1/2 - 3" is the best I broke the first one which was 1-1/8 " and it was glued down and braced solid on the bottom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaboyd2u Report post Posted December 5, 2014 The thicker the better 1-1/2 - 3" is the best I broke the first one which was 1-1/8 " and it was glued down and braced solid on the bottom. Thank you for that because really that was my plan glue it reenforce the desk and go from there. I don't like to do things over I like to get it right the first time. Is there a desk height that is better? I was just going to build a frame and put it at different heights to get a feel of where I'd like it. Any thoughts? I'm thinking somewhere in the 29-32" mark for the top. Then for my tooling area I'd add the 1 1/2"-3" for the granite or whatever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaw Report post Posted December 5, 2014 My bench is 32", but you need to set it up for yourself. You could be 6' 6" I set my bench up so most of my work can be done from my stool 28" I think, you don't want to create a issue with your back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaboyd2u Report post Posted December 5, 2014 Thank you for your time. I'm hoping to move in soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaw Report post Posted December 5, 2014 Set up as much light around your work bench as you can to keep shadows down, if you are planning on standing a lot get anti fatigue mat. here is poor shot of may bench dirty as always, others here have some great shots of their work area. search forums HOW ABOUT PICTURES OF YORK WORK SHOP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busterradar Report post Posted December 6, 2014 Go to a place that does granite counters tops only. The same place where contractors buy their granite. They always have pieces that are broke and they will even cut the place to the size you want. Very reasonable in price too. Tile will crack even if you glue it......just not thick enough. I took my granite piece and set it in my table top so it is flush. I also have a piece of granite that I can move around where I want it. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted December 6, 2014 You can buy a granite top with the front and one side polished for about $100. Build a table out of a solid core door, glue the granite to it and you will have a great work table. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
