On 5/29/2020 10:35 AM, Sonny wrote:
Other issues you'll have to tackle:
1) My marble slab is 1/2" thick. Your slab is 1", twice as much surface to work on, twice as much surface to get right.
2) You'll be installing your slab repeatedly, checking the fit as you go. Placing the slab in exact position each time, then having to remove it will be aggravating, frustrating. Anticipate this install-remove and how you'll accommodate the ease of insertion and removal. Your slab will be awkwardly heavy for ease of maneuvering the stone. Finger holes, finger-like holes (in some capacity) underneath the base/support will help with this maneuvering during repeated fittings.
The weight isn't an issue with me for most of the slabs, IMO, they
aren't that heavy to me and I'll look at is as a good workout.
Another option for other (small, smallish) tables is to have a trim around those edges. You said you have other slabs.... for other tables, I assume. A trim edge is not so bad, no one will know if this is part of the plan. A trim won't look unsightly or out of place.
All other pieces are mostly straight and others have that "live edge"
style, like live edge wood. I plan to simply smooth the sharp edges, add
legs and polish these two pieces for side tables.
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I have larger slabs with rough edges and VERY heavy. I was planning on
installing legs on them also for larger coffee tables. I could also cut
them square and make tables with that, similar to Leon, but most likely
not that good. Practice makes perfect.
As mentioned, a caning spline would work well for inserting a trim
feature. The issue with a cane spline is that you'll need about 3-4
layers of spline for the 1" thickness of your slabs. Cane spline is
about 5/16"-3/8" thick for a 1/4" wide spline. That is not a problem,
as spline is inexpensive and very easy to install.... and can be stained
and finished. It is soft enough to conform itself into an uneven,
irregular space. It's easily cut with a razor knife. Should this
spline option be a consideration, I get my caning supplies from Franks
Cane and Rush Supplies. Here's a link to his spline size and prices.
You can, at least, get an idea of spline dimensions and price. Example:
50' roll of 1/4" wide spline is $11.25. Scroll down to Reed Spline.
There may be a caning supplier near you, as well.
https://www.franksupply.com/caning/p...ng.html#spline
Hope this helps.
Sonny
Something to consider. Thank you