Re: Is A Used Surface Plate Good?
- From: "RAM^3" <S31924.nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:40:33 -0500
"Too_Many_Tools" <too_many_tools@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>A used surface plate just showed up on my doorstep...amazing what
> follows me home sometimes. :<)
>
> This surface plate is a Rahn 34" x 36" black granite with two ledges.
>
> So, how does one decide if a surface plate is "good"?
>
> If it is "bad", how do you decide whether or not it is worth
> refurbishing? How much does it cost to refurbish a surface plate and
> how do they do it?
>
> And if it is not worth refurbishing, what have you used an old surface
> plate for? I've already got a gravestone. ;<)
>
> Thanks for any suggestions, comments or wisecracks.
>
> TMT
>
If you find that it's unserviceable as a surface plate, it'd make a
fantastic table top or cutting board.
It's also a fabulous surface for doing leatherwork...
.
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