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07-19-2015, 08:14 PM #1
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Thanked: 12Mounting 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?
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07-21-2015, 11:11 AM #2
why not use Velcro, then you can remove it if you want to. I love my Strata
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07-21-2015, 11:37 AM #3
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Thanked: 12That 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.
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07-23-2015, 01:19 AM #4
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Thanked: 4206IMO, 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."Depression is just anger,, without the enthusiasm."
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07-23-2015, 03:49 AM #5
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
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07-23-2015, 04:06 AM #6
Or silicone ,,,, like Shoe Goo,,, its waterproof & easy to remove if you need to,,,,,,,,,,
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07-23-2015, 04:08 AM #7
If you want a strong bond,,,, a little dab-a-do ya,,, 3M 5200
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07-23-2015, 04:52 AM #8“The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.”
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07-23-2015, 10:28 AM #9
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.
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.
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07-23-2015, 12:18 PM #10
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Thanked: 4206Makes 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.."Depression is just anger,, without the enthusiasm."
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