Got my work slab cut today

[Chris 54326]

I had a slab of Granite left over from our kitchen counter remodel 10 years ago. Knew I'd need it someday...............wife didn't think so because she calls me a hoarder! Any way, I bought a diamond blade for my Skill-Saw and cut the slab today. Trying hard to get set up for this sheath making portion of my blade making.

 

[Horsewright]

That looks great how thick is it?

 

[Chris 54326]

Inch and a quarter. I've been told by some that it will break, but it's all I've got for right now and will have to do.

 

[Horsewright]

Yeah its on the light side. It will help if you put something under it like a poundo board (rubber mat) or something. I've even heard of folks using folded up newspaper or a towel.

 

[Robber58]

I have a 1 1/4 thick marble one I have used for over 20 years with success. As a Dave suggests, glue poundo board on the bottom. It will reduce shock in the slab and quiet things down when you are using it. I also have a 9x12, 3 inch thick black granite slab for the heavier work and skiving as well. I got it from Wood Crafters on sale for about $80. I still use the marble for most tooling though.
Randy

 

[Chris 54326]

Thanks, guys. Why Poundo Board excursively? Wouldn't most any rubber mat do?

 

[Robber58]

I would imagine any reasonably thick rubber mat would work just fine. I just had a lot of poundo board available.
Randy

 

[Chris 54326]

I'll check around. Two pieces of Poundo board from Tandy's would run $40..........$40 I don't have right now.

 

[Robber58]

Try the small, thick pieces of mat used in work areas. It can usually be found reasonably cheap

 

[Chris 54326]

I plan on it, Robber.