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  1. 22-Jul-2017, 14:28 #11
    John Kasaian
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    Re: Cutting granite

    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Goldstein View Post
    Close to 21 pounds if I've done my math right and the interwebs aren't lying about the average density of granite.

    Did you put handles on those things, or chamfer the edges to make them easier to pick up?
    Not yet, but I've got tough fingernails from years of being a farrier, lol!
    I'll look into chamfering the opposing short ends though, thanks for the idea!
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    Re: Cutting granite

    Quote Originally Posted by Jac@stafford.net View Post
    A book press is still better than gravity things.
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    Maybe, but the granite was free!
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    Re: Cutting granite

    Quote Originally Posted by John Kasaian View Post
    Maybe, but the granite was free!
    Yes! You made my day, John.
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    Re: Cutting granite

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    Maybe, but the granite was free!
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    Re: Cutting granite

    I need a new baseboard for my enlarger. A granite slab should work for that! Now, how to drill some holes.
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    Re: Cutting granite

    Quote Originally Posted by rfesk View Post
    I need a new baseboard for my enlarger. A granite slab should work for that! Now, how to drill some holes.
    I use this these for granite. https://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-72802.../dp/B000NK9G98

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