Members badazzelanore Posted October 18, 2009 Members Report Posted October 18, 2009 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. Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted October 18, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted October 18, 2009 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. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Quote Luke
Members badazzelanore Posted October 18, 2009 Author Members Report Posted October 18, 2009 My work bench for now is going to be an old dresser, until I can get the wood to build a acctual bench. Quote
Members TTcustom Posted October 18, 2009 Members Report Posted October 18, 2009 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. Quote I am fifty years old and I have always lived in freedom; let me end my life free; when I am dead let this be said of me: 'He belonged to no school, to no institution, to no academy, least of all to any régime except the régime of liberty.' "What we need is more cowbell!"
hidepounder Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 I'm with TT and Luke....I think you need more thickness for a good stamping block. Bobby Quote
Members Double U Leather Posted October 19, 2009 Members Report Posted October 19, 2009 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. Quote
Members swinewerx Posted October 28, 2009 Members Report Posted October 28, 2009 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 Quote Still trying to figure out what is going on out there in the custom/one off world
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted October 28, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted October 28, 2009 DONT ASK ,BE GLAD YOU GOT A THICK ONE, AND HAPPY TOOLING FOR A VERY LONG Quote Luke
Moderator Art Posted October 28, 2009 Moderator Report Posted October 28, 2009 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 Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members weaselrunner Posted October 28, 2009 Members Report Posted October 28, 2009 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. Quote
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