That's huge. It would take up too much space for a particular use or
even multiple uses.
Sell it and buy a new tool.... or some tools. At $25 sq ft, you'd
fetch $1500. A cheap slab runs about $35 a sq ft, so adjust the
asking upwards, maybe? If no hits, then reduce the asking. *On
second thought, maybe the cheap slab price would include installation
in a kitchen setting.
Sonny
On Mar 29, 6:54=A0pm, JayPique <[email protected]> wrote:
> Can anyone think of a use for a 6' x 10' granite surface plate in a wood =
shop? =A0You could lap even the largest jointer I guess. I sorta would like=
one in DreamShop.
> JP
Assembly table top comes to mind because of the uniform planer
surface. But I would think the life span would be limited. I drop
things - like hammers.
RonB
On Mar 30, 6:51=A0am, JayPique <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:43:34 PM UTC-4, Robatoy wrote:
> > On Mar 29, 7:54=A0pm, JayPique <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > Can anyone think of a use for a 6' x 10' granite surface plate in a w=
ood shop? =A0You could lap even the largest jointer I guess. I sorta would =
like one in DreamShop.
> > > JP
>
> > Find a countertop fabrication shop. They have sink-cut-outs coming out
> > of their ying yangs. Always possible to get a deal.
>
> I was actually thinking that having a 6 foot by 10 foot (by 12" thick) la=
boratory grade flat surface in the middle of the shop might be useful as a =
dead flat assembly area, among other things. =A0Just saw one on eBay and wa=
s thinking...
> JP
LOL...Okay, my brain read right over the 6x10 FOOT number... You're on
your own now, bud...LOL
On Mar 29, 7:54=A0pm, JayPique <[email protected]> wrote:
> Can anyone think of a use for a 6' x 10' granite surface plate in a wood =
shop? =A0You could lap even the largest jointer I guess. I sorta would like=
one in DreamShop.
> JP
Missile stage assembly, according to my 1978 Starrett catalog.
On Mar 29, 7:54=A0pm, JayPique <[email protected]> wrote:
> Can anyone think of a use for a 6' x 10' granite surface plate in a wood =
shop? =A0You could lap even the largest jointer I guess. I sorta would like=
one in DreamShop.
> JP
Find a countertop fabrication shop. They have sink-cut-outs coming out
of their ying yangs. Always possible to get a deal.
On Friday, March 30, 2012 3:51:29 AM UTC-7, JayPique wrote:
> On Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:43:34 PM UTC-4, Robatoy wrote:
> > On Mar 29, 7:54=A0pm, JayPique <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > Can anyone think of a use for a 6' x 10' granite surface plate in a w=
ood shop?=20
> I was actually thinking that having a 6 foot by 10 foot (by 12" thick) la=
boratory grade flat surface
Get a steel shop to weld up a frame, use corrugated steel for the floor, so=
me=20
steel mesh on chairs for reinforcement, and you can pour a reinforced-concr=
ete
slab. It's relatively easy to get it flat to a good woodworking standard.
But, unless you own a truck with a lift, it's a nasty item to try to buy an=
d move.
On Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:43:34 PM UTC-4, Robatoy wrote:
> On Mar 29, 7:54=A0pm, JayPique <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Can anyone think of a use for a 6' x 10' granite surface plate in a woo=
d shop? =A0You could lap even the largest jointer I guess. I sorta would li=
ke one in DreamShop.
> > JP
>=20
> Find a countertop fabrication shop. They have sink-cut-outs coming out
> of their ying yangs. Always possible to get a deal.
I was actually thinking that having a 6 foot by 10 foot (by 12" thick) labo=
ratory grade flat surface in the middle of the shop might be useful as a de=
ad flat assembly area, among other things. Just saw one on eBay and was th=
inking...
JP
On 4/12/2012 3:44 PM, Father Haskell wrote:
> On Mar 29, 7:54 pm, JayPique<[email protected]> wrote:
>> Can anyone think of a use for a 6' x 10' granite surface plate in a wood shop? You could lap even the largest jointer I guess. I sorta would like one in DreamShop.
>> JP
>
> Missile stage assembly, according to my 1978 Starrett catalog.
There is also the larger granite floor tile to consider.
On Mar 30, 6:51=A0am, JayPique <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:43:34 PM UTC-4, Robatoy wrote:
> > On Mar 29, 7:54=A0pm, JayPique <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > Can anyone think of a use for a 6' x 10' granite surface plate in a w=
ood shop? =A0You could lap even the largest jointer I guess. I sorta would =
like one in DreamShop.
> > > JP
>
> > Find a countertop fabrication shop. They have sink-cut-outs coming out
> > of their ying yangs. Always possible to get a deal.
>
> I was actually thinking that having a 6 foot by 10 foot (by 12" thick) la=
boratory grade flat surface in the middle of the shop might be useful as a =
dead flat assembly area, among other things. =A0Just saw one on eBay and wa=
s thinking...
> JP
A torsion box can be very flat and rigid...and reasonably lightweight.
On 3/30/2012 5:50 AM, Sonny wrote:
>> I was actually thinking that having a 6 foot by 10 foot (by 12" thick) laboratory grade flat surface
>
> You'll need heavy equipment and a hell of a "cabinet" foundation to
> handle that boulder. You'd be dealing with, at least, 6500 lbs
> (likely more) of rock.
>
At 12" thick, that's 10,302lbs
per these folks:
http://www.amlinkmarble.com/weigtcalculator/weightcalculator.htm
I use it for a bunch of things.
Sharpening mostly, or lapping the sole of an iron.
I check true on small stuff. I use it to sand, I just put a piece of
paper down and move the wood back and forth... usually for fine
joinery.. little inlays.
I put my stones on it for sharpening. Put wet dry sandpaper for
sharpening. no need for glue, once the paper is wet it stays put.
I have used it to clean up my router template guides. put a piece of
sandpaper down and get a nice smooth finish, then rotate the tip and
debur.. lots of uses. Keeps my shop bench from getting all gudged up.
Plus it only cost me $10 at a garage sale. And its a big piece. I could
use it for small glue ups.. the glue will pop off with a blade.
On 4/12/2012 4:44 PM, Father Haskell wrote:
> On Mar 29, 7:54 pm, JayPique<[email protected]> wrote:
>> Can anyone think of a use for a 6' x 10' granite surface plate in a wood shop? You could lap even the largest jointer I guess. I sorta would like one in DreamShop.
>> JP
>
> Missile stage assembly, according to my 1978 Starrett catalog.