Cutting surfaces?

[ChasCS]

On November 22, 2017 at 10:55 AM, mikesc said:

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A Manmade phony marble, of powder mixed with water, poured, hardened.

Sometimes poured into molds for vanity & countertops.

 

Chas

[bikermutt07]

3 hours ago, ChasCS said:

A Manmade phony marble, of powder mixed with water, poured, hardened.

Sometimes poured into molds for vanity & countertops.

 

Chas

This is known as cultured marble. It would make a good cutting surface. Solid surface (Corian) would also make a good cutting surface. These are both dense enough to keep your blade on top and probably won't dull them. 

Folks, if you need granite, quartz, cultured marble, or Corian go to a countertop shop. Scraps build up by the ton at these places. Anything smaller that 23x45 is pretty much useless to them. Find a piece you like and offer them 40 bucks for it (in that size range or smaller). If they don't accept that, they are more than likely a jerk. 

If you live in a smaller area they may be less likely to work with you. Drive into the big city. There is a lot more competition. These guys will be more willing to wheel and deal on scrap.

If they do accept it, consider them in the future for your counter needs or at least refer some people to them.

I work for a flooring store that does granite, formica, and Corian. We have scrap running out of our ears. We set stuff out on the road about once a year. I probably have a 100 SQ feet laying in my back yard.

My point is, these guys love to turn trash into cash. Go see them.

Edited December 21, 2017 by bikermutt07

[Grumpymann]

For cutting I use a piece of conveyor belt cast off. I called a place that makes them a few months ago and they said come on over and pick up some any time I wanted. Free is my best price to pay and the one I have has lasted me a few YEARS!

[Dun]

24 minutes ago, Grumpymann said:

For cutting I use a piece of conveyor belt cast off. I called a place that makes them a few months ago and they said come on over and pick up some any time I wanted. Free is my best price to pay and the one I have has lasted me a few YEARS!

Are these pieces big enough for sandal soles?

[Bonecross]

For me, nothing beats a self healing mat. The feeling as I draw the knife is superior. They do need to be replaced every so often though. I find deals on Amazon sometimes.

[Grumpymann]

8 hours ago, Dun said:

Are these pieces big enough for sandal soles?

Never thought of it but I'm sure they are.

[bikermutt07]

Fwiw, if anyone is in the arklatex area or passing through Shreveport, La. Hit me up. I have several pieces of granite in the backyard.

I had made a thread about this awhile ago, but no takers. 

Some of what I have is as big as 25x36. 

These are free to leather workers on this site.

Cheers.