Ceramic tile for platen?

[Justin Schmidt]

So I've been working diligently on getting my grinds down. Made great progress today then my only belt snapped. but I noticed my plunge lines were not very defined and crisp. After some research it's apparently due to the way the platen on the 2x42 curves. Lots of people have bought the glass platen from USA knife makers or went local. I have some extra ceramic tile laying around and was wondering if this would work just as well? Any thoughts? Thanks

 

[Kevin McGovern]

I have read others say it will, but needs to have no texture and it won't last as long. No personal experience however.

 

[Justin Schmidt]

I have read others say it will, but needs to have no texture and it won't last as long. No personal experience however.

OK guess there is only one real way to find out

 

[groy87]

I've used this on my modified craftsman 2 x 42" with great results.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wood-Burnin...oceram-aka-Robax-for-Fireplace-/371707993300?

 

[Justin Schmidt]

I've used this on my modified craftsman 2 x 42" with great results.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wood-Burnin...oceram-aka-Robax-for-Fireplace-/371707993300?

Wish I would've seen this about 30 min ago I JUST jb welded a ceramic tile on my platen.

 

[Justin Schmidt]

Went ahead and bought 4 just in case the tile doesn't work out thanks man

 

[Big Chris]

I use a ceramic tile for a platen liner.
I buy the plain white 9" x 13" for less than 3 bucks.
On average I get about 4 to 6 months before they dish too much and need to be replaced.
I find that they work great, but your mileage could vary.

 

[scott.livesey]

ceramic tile will work ok. find one that has one side "bullnose" or rounded, put that side up.
scott

 

[Randydb]

I've used this on my modified craftsman 2 x 42" with great results.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wood-Burnin...oceram-aka-Robax-for-Fireplace-/371707993300?

I just picked up 3 2x8 pieces for $27 shipped from this guy. Thats a good price. He shipped within 2 hrs of me paying.

That's pretty good. Now I don't have to mess around with an oven window.

 

[Justin Schmidt]

Yup I didn't understand the size and ordering so I ordered a 2x4in piece, should be fine