Granite base for working

[badazzelanore]

What do you think about a piece of granite that is 29 ¾” X 23 3/8” and ¾ “ thick for a good solid place to work? I found a pice for 40 bucks. Let me know what you think.

[Luke Hatley]

What do you think about a piece of granite that is 29 ¾” X 23 3/8” and ¾ “ thick for a good solid place to work? I found a pice for 40 bucks. Let me know what you think.

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Just make sure that you have a good solid base to set the Granite on.

1-1/4" or 1-1/2" would be better...I M H O

[badazzelanore]

My work bench for now is going to be an old dresser, until I can get the wood to build a acctual bench.

[TTcustom]

It really all about the mass. I have used an old surface plate at my work during lunch hour for stamping. Six or eight inches thick and nothing moves it. It. Is. Awesome! At home I have the common 1-1/2" 12 x 12 granite it is okay and it got better when i made a more solid (read substantial ) workbench. I know that our local Habitat for Humanity chapter has a ReUse store that sells donated items that we can't use on our homes. They had some Granite sink cutouts for $35. I thought that might make a nice larger work area with the right supporting structure. From my experience I had using the surface plate it is all about having zero reaction when you hit the stamp.

I guess I should have stuck to my short answer and say that I agree with Luke. Sorry for the lengthy reply.

[hidepounder]

I'm with TT and Luke....I think you need more thickness for a good stamping block.

Bobby

[Double U Leather]

Here's something else you may want to think about. I went to a headstone maker here in town and asked what they did with the misspelled or mistake pieces. The guy said they usually just toss them. I found an old military grave marker that was 18" x 30" x 4" that was rectangular in the scrap pile. I told the guy what I wanted it for, and he just gave it to me. I had to kinda rebuild my bench to make it work, but it's now sweet. The slab is recessed to be level with the bench, and braced with a 4 x 4. It's solid, big, and works like a dream. Just a route you may want to look at if it's feasible for you.

[swinewerx]

I just got a slab, it is very heavy, black 24"width+18"height+3"thick it even has a serial number. I am puzzled as to where it came from, after all, it was donated to me by an unknown person who just dropped it off. It sure beats the tandy marble/granite slab. I just got to build my dream wotk bench/table that will make me even pass out.....sooon

[Luke Hatley]

DONT ASK ,BE GLAD YOU GOT A THICK ONE, AND HAPPY TOOLING FOR A VERY LONG

[Art]

It is most probably a surface plate, used for machinery setups. At least mine is. Even grade C is way flatter than you'll ever need for leatherwork, however, even grade "B" surface plates are relatively cheap, except the shipping.

Art

I just got a slab, it is very heavy, black 24"width+18"height+3"thick it even has a serial number. I am puzzled as to where it came from, after all, it was donated to me by an unknown person who just dropped it off. It sure beats the tandy marble/granite slab. I just got to build my dream wotk bench/table that will make me even pass out.....sooon

[weaselrunner]

look around for counter shops that handle granite or marble. there is one across from me at work and they usually have busted scraps in their yard in various thicknesses and sizes.