On 5/28/2020 5:40 PM, Hawk wrote:
On 5/27/2020 6:36 PM, Leon wrote:
On 5/26/2020 9:51 PM, Hawk wrote:
I came across a wide variety of granite sizes, all 1" think which I'd
like to use to make tables, coasters, or whatever comes to mind, but
want to dabble in the furniture aspect. One granite slab is oval and
appears to be the remnant cut from a bathroom sink. I'm thinking of
two options for a table. One is a bigger table with the granite
insert in the center and the other is just a small coffee or side
table using the granite with wood sides, similar to this small table


FWIW coasters for drinks and especially in humid climates need to be
porous.Â* Granite would make a terrible coaster.Â* Almost pointless to
have a granite coaster IMHO.

But granite makes a great end table top.

Below is actually marble but....

I made the top perimeter frame and marble slab separate.Â* You lift off
the perimeter frame, the rock slab, and then you only have half the
weight to lift if you ever move the unit.

AND the rock slab does not have to be a particular size.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...in/dateposted/

Very nice.

Thank you.


I assume the slab and perimeter sit on the cross members or is there
another flat surface resting upon them?


There are a couple of cross supports under the marble. Also the "top
frame" sides capture the perimeter of the cabinet so that it does not
slide. The marble simply sits on top of the supports, it is heavy
enough that it is not going to move.

Here is a blow up.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...in/dateposted/