craneman54

Thanks for the help. What you both have described is exactly what I was thinking. I have some really old (not rotten) and thick straight grained fur I can mill down to make the box and insert the slap. Once I have the box made I will probably use epoxy to completely cover the bottom so any minor voids will be filled creating a more solid base. I know granite breaks easily so there will be no hard banging going. I will probably turn a mallet on my wood lathe to use just for leather working. Again thanks for the help and I hope I don't run anyone off with all the future questions I will be asking.

OK people I just started researching leather working this week. I see where a quartz slab is used to do the punch work on, and I understand the purpose of such a slab. I am just wondering if a peace of granite counter top would be ok to use. I have a piece about 24'X18"x 3/4" would this be thick and strong enough if placed on a good heavy piece of wood that has been planed and flattened?