Thread: Mounting an Apache Strata to a pedestal

I have a wonderful little Apache strata that I have come to love as a finisher. I am planning to mount it to a wood pedestal and am wondering what would be the preferred epoxy for this application. Also, should I seal all sides but the honing surface or just the bottom where it will be mounted to the pedestal?

why not use Velcro, then you can remove it if you want to. I love my Strata

Originally Posted by cubancigar2000

why not use Velcro, then you can remove it if you want to. I love my Strata

That is an interesting idea.

I have been thinking about different ways to mount it. My main reason for wanting to epoxy it to the base is to preserve the structural integrity. When I first got the stone I lapped it as I would any other and as it dried a chunk came loose on one of the bottom corners. It was not enough to ruin the stone but it was concerning. It seems that this stone would be best preserved by completely sealing and permanently attaching it to a stout base.

The base is cut from a beautiful piece of Bocote. I have since purchased some spray shellac and t-88 epoxy. The base has been stained and will be treated with the shellac tonight. Would it be best to shellac the sides of the stone or use a clear lacquer? I have both.

IMO, I would only seal the bottom. Sealed a label on the bottom of one with varathane and left the sides exposed.
I would liken it to allowing them to breath better.. Not that I'm an expert by any stretch..
Nice looking stone.

I,ll throw one more at you , how about seating it in a bed of wax? Once hard it will be stable and also removable if need be. Tc

Or silicone ,,,, like Shoe Goo,,, its waterproof & easy to remove if you need to,,,,,,,,,,

If you want a strong bond,,,, a little dab-a-do ya,,, 3M 5200

Originally Posted by MikeB52

IMO, I would only seal the bottom. Sealed a label on the bottom of one with varathane and left the sides exposed.
I would liken it to allowing them to breath better.. Not that I'm an expert by any stretch..
Nice looking stone.

Funny thing is, Jnats that are prone to breakage are often sealed on the sides, even to the extent of being wrapped with mulberry paper but not always sealed on the bottom. Go figure

Ask Maurice Celis of Ardennes Coticule. He glues coticules onto a slate base all the time. I have never heard of issues with his hones.

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

As for sealing?......Its usually done on the sides of stones that have multiple layers and are suseptible to separating from water impregnating the layers and weakening the bond between layers.

If you just like the idea of mounting on wood, good options above for adhesives.



Howard

Makes sense as to the reason for side sealing as you and Oz mentioned.
The layering thing caused me to lose a coti slurry stone I left soaking too long I think. Top layer just came off on the next rubbing, probably because water got under that top layer and weakened it..