Members Artificial Intelligence Posted July 28, 2015 Members Report Posted July 28, 2015 I've found a granite slab for sale that's made for making chocolates which is maybe half the thickness of the other slab I'm looking at buying and half the price. I would go for the cheaper one if the thickness was sufficient. The chocolate slab is maybe an inch thick judging from the photo but can you guys tell me how thick is thick enough? Should I go for the slab that's perhaps twice the thickness? I hope you guys are able to help Quote
Moderator Art Posted July 28, 2015 Moderator Report Posted July 28, 2015 The real question is what you are going to put the slap onto? An old government wooden or steel desk that was there after the building collapsed (mine), 1" ok, 2 1/2" way better. But if it is going to sit on a flimsy table, then the table wouldn't hold the thickness you need. Bounce is the problem, not the slab thickness. The basement slab is a better base than the floor of a third floor loft. Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Toney Posted July 28, 2015 Members Report Posted July 28, 2015 I got a sink cutout for free!!! Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted July 28, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted July 28, 2015 1" will work if you have something solid under it. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Artificial Intelligence Posted July 28, 2015 Author Members Report Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) The real question is what you are going to put the slap onto? An old government wooden or steel desk that was there after the building collapsed (mine), 1" ok, 2 1/2" way better. But if it is going to sit on a flimsy table, then the table wouldn't hold the thickness you need. Bounce is the problem, not the slab thickness. The basement slab is a better base than the floor of a third floor loft. Art The table is a Hartleys 4ft folding table and has a stated '150kg max loading capacity'. Going by what you say JSLeather, the chocolate slab will be fine especially considering what Art said about thickness not being an issue in the first place, since bounce is primarily what you're looking for. Thank you for your input guys. Edited July 28, 2015 by Artificial Intelligence Quote
Members JRDill Posted July 28, 2015 Members Report Posted July 28, 2015 This is a great question I was about to ask! I have an old military style metal desk with a wooden top. My working area is the first floor of my two story home with a basement under me. What thickness of granite should I get, and where should I look for an inexpensive option? Quote
Members terrypen Posted July 30, 2015 Members Report Posted July 30, 2015 Before you buy your granite slab, do yourself a favor and lookup kitchen counter top installation stores and see if you can get a scrap piece or a sink cutout. If you tell them what you are using it for, they will more than likely give you a piece or sell it cheap! Quote TerryPendergrass Leatherworks Pendergrass Leatherworks Facebook W5NRA - Amateur Radio Callsign
Members JRDill Posted July 30, 2015 Members Report Posted July 30, 2015 Already found 5 to call tomorrow! Quote
Members Jwalker Posted July 30, 2015 Members Report Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) sounds thin to me...the slab i bought is 2"....the slab i was given by a custom granite guy is lil thicker...you could probly use this piece as long as its used on a SOLID surface...should make a nice 'thud' when used...heh..Peter M. tools on a piece of steel...students tool on the rock he started with- isn't even 1 sq ft..lol lotta headstone makers have great scraps free or cheap Edited July 30, 2015 by Jwalker Quote
Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted July 30, 2015 Members Report Posted July 30, 2015 I sourced my lump of granite from a reclamation yard about 10 minutes from my house. £5 for a bit of finished granite that fits the corner of my desk perfectly. Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
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