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04-05-2020, 05:58 PM #1
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Thanked: 7Set it face down on a level surface, wrap it with tape, you want the tape wide enough to make the proper depth you want the base to be.
Run a light coat of Crisco, or something similar around the exposed inside of the tape form with your finger, and pour in a 2 part epoxy.
The Epoxy will finds its own level. Voila, nice level base.
All you need to do after it’s set is trim the edges with a bastard file, if that.
Because of the large area. You shouldn’t use a five minute epoxy. It will start heating up and set up too quick. You want to give yourself enough time to properly mix the epoxy, and pour it. A 30 minutes set time should be OK, but you will still have to work quick. Larger and thicker amounts of epoxy set quicker than a thin layer.
Good luck with the project whatever you decide.
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04-05-2020, 06:20 PM #2
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04-05-2020, 07:22 PM #3
I think a box would be cool also. You could cut the bottom at a corresponding angle to the stone if it is straight and even in that plain. I've always liked the stones made into a box with a lid. You could even make a tag to go on one end or on the top with information about the stone. I'm sure you'll think of something fitting though whatever it is. Love that great big thing.
Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend. PR 27:17
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04-05-2020, 07:25 PM #4
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04-06-2020, 12:51 PM #5
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Making boxes for Arks, Summer 2019. Scale in feet.
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