Granite backsplash

[sawduster]

I recently had the opportunity to rescue several feet of granite backsplash that was being removed from a friend's kitchen. I seem to remember that some folks use this to facilitate sharpening things. Perhaps there are other uses :dontknow: Point is I grabbed it in case someone could use it and would be more than happy to share with anyone who wants some
No charge , just let me know if you need some of it

 

[Trent Mason]

That's a pretty sweet offer bro. :icon_thum I have a feeling that most of us probably aren't setup to cut granite, but hopefully someone can use it. With all of these counter tops from Phillip that I'm lugging around (currently they're sitting in our dining room), I don't think the Mrs. would like it if I took on a bunch of granite too. :argue: This is why I need a big shop. I'm a hoarder of anything that could possibly be used to build something. From counter tops, all the way down to pieces of scrap that you couldn't turn a tooth pick out of. :rotflm::rotflm::rotflm:

 

[sawduster]

This is only about 4" wide or so and pretty easy to break into shorter lengths as needed
I know because I had to break one long piece just to get it in the car :mrgreen:

 

[timf67]

Robert, I am surprised that you have tried to turn a pen with it yet!:rotflm:

Better yet, try scrolling it!

 

[Ray Martin]

If you're a fan of the 'scary sharp' method of sharpening tools, granite makes a terrific base. And you really don't need a huge piece of it... long as it's flat. I picked up a piece of plate glass some years ago for the same purpose and can make some fairly sharp edges on tools.

 

[Glennbear]

This is only about 4" wide or so and pretty easy to break into shorter lengths as needed
I know because I had to break one long piece just to get it in the car :mrgreen:

A wet or dry cut diamond blade for a circular saw is surprisingly cheap. I used such a blade to cut up a granite sink cutout FredP gave me.

That's a pretty sweet offer bro. :icon_thum I have a feeling that most of us probably aren't setup to cut granite, but hopefully someone can use it. With all of these counter tops from Phillip that I'm lugging around (currently they're sitting in our dining room), I don't think the Mrs. would like it if I took on a bunch of granite too. :argue: This is why I need a big shop. I'm a hoarder of anything that could possibly be used to build something. From counter tops, all the way down to pieces of scrap that you couldn't turn a tooth pick out of. :rotflm::rotflm::rotflm:

I can definitely relate Trent, I have been a hoarder all my life, when I had to reduce my stash of shop stuff for the move to VA a few years ago it was VERY difficult. :gar-La;

 

[b4man]

That's so nice Robert! When Mike Davis taught a few of us sharpening a couple of years ago he used granite as one of the methods. He also shared a piece he had with me and it does make a very nice shop addition. I also use my granite to mix bondo and wood filler. It scrapes right off clean.

Barbara

 

[mike_wood]

I looked behind a granite countershop business that was closed and there was a pile of pieces 3-4' tall. Big pieces. little pieces, etc. I lugged off one the size of a sink. Always wondered how I could cut it into smaller pieces.

 

[Gofor]

I looked behind a granite countershop business that was closed and there was a pile of pieces 3-4' tall. Big pieces. little pieces, etc. I lugged off one the size of a sink. Always wondered how I could cut it into smaller pieces.

You could try a dry diamond wheel. The dry wheel will have expansion slots in it. The wet wheel usually doesn't.

Go

 

[Bob Carreiro]

Spray the granite with water and lay a sheet of 400 or 600 grit wet & dry sandpaper on it. It's great for sharpening chisles and plane blades. I use a 12 x 12 granit tile with a full sheet of paper using a roller guide for chisles. It's the way to go, and fast too!

If you have some available, I'm looking for two pcs. 37" long and one pc 42" long for a fireplace surround. Have ya got some in a brownish color or a black? I'm in Hampstead, and will gladly take them if you're not that far away. Am new to NC.


thx,
Bob Carreiro

 

[sawduster]

Spray the granite with water and lay a sheet of 400 or 600 grit wet & dry sandpaper on it. It's great for sharpening chisles and plane blades. I use a 12 x 12 granit tile with a full sheet of paper using a roller guide for chisles. It's the way to go, and fast too!

If you have some available, I'm looking for two pcs. 37" long and one pc 42" long for a fireplace surround. Have ya got some in a brownish color or a black? I'm in Hampstead, and will gladly take them if you're not that far away. Am new to NC.


thx,
Bob Carreiro

While this stuff is very dark, it is predominately kind of a green color . The largest pieces are 49" , 36" and 32" there are other smaller pieces . I tried to take a photo but the darn stuff is so shiny ! I'll try again later when the sun goes behind the trees
Here is a peek though

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You're welcome to it if you can use it :icon_thum

 

[cpowell]

Robert if it hasn't all gone away I'd take a stick 15 inches long or so to add to my sharpening arsenal.

Will have to sort out how to get it though. PE?


Chuck