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David Dustin
12-10-2009, 8:37 PM
Hey all, long time no post...

I have a client/freind that wants a custom engraved marble block like this rendering I made.

Does anyone know where to get one like this?
The block needs to be 8" square.
Thanks,
David

http://www.dustinproductions.com/wip/marble-block/block.jpg
Dan Hintz
12-10-2009, 8:40 PM
Probably need to go to a granite supplier, someone who cuts their own slabs from the block.
Lee DeRaud
12-10-2009, 8:56 PM
I'm not even going to ask how you plan to get it into the laser...
David Dustin
12-10-2009, 8:58 PM
It will not be hard at all...
Right through the front door..

David
Lee DeRaud
12-10-2009, 9:05 PM
It will not be hard at all...
Right through the front door..It's also 8" tall, no matter which way you point it: will your laser handle something that high?

(Not to mention that it weighs on the order of 30lbs.)
David Dustin
12-10-2009, 9:14 PM
P.O.C. (piece of cake)
I have a Universal PLS 4.60
Dan Hintz
12-11-2009, 6:30 AM
Lee,

The PLS will handle 9"+ and 50lbs+
Lee DeRaud
12-11-2009, 10:11 AM
The PLS will handle 9"+ and 50lbs+Live and learn.

I thought it might handle the height, but that weight capacity is what really surprises me.
Dan Hintz
12-11-2009, 10:32 AM
Well, I wouldn't try moving the table with that kind of weight on it, but it will support it without a problem... you just have to focus first.
David Dustin
12-11-2009, 11:49 AM
Any idea how to contact the suppliers?
Belinda Barfield
12-11-2009, 12:03 PM
David,

I'd be happy to help, but I don't have any stock that thick. You might try contacting some fabricators in Elberton, GA. There are several shops in that area that work with large stock granite (I'm not sure about marble), and actually turn lamp bases, urns, and flower vases from stone. If you don't have any luck, let me know. We might be able to glue up stock but you would see seam lines.
Chuck Patterson
12-12-2009, 2:03 PM
David,

Here is a list of suppliers I use:

Oregon Memorials - http://www.oregonmemorials.com/ Ask for John and tell him I sent you.

Interglow Stones - http://www.interglostone.com/

SuperNova International - http://www.supernovaintl.com/

Cold Spring Granite - http://www.coldspringgranite.com/