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  1. 11-09-2007, 02:16 PM #1
    Matthew.Mobley
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    Default cheng with granite

    I've posted about this here, trying to learn concrete countertops for a possible next career

    here's a piece I've been working this week, black granite, charcoal cement, mexican beach pebble

    http://www.tqci.net/~shark/counter2.jpg
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  2. 11-09-2007, 02:45 PM #2
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    Default Re: cheng with granite

    Looking good, thanks for posting that photo. I assume that's the same piece you were working with the red slurry, what a difference. What grit did you use for that finish?

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  3. 11-09-2007, 04:48 PM #3
    Matthew.Mobley
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    Default Re: cheng with granite

    400g but the sheen is water. I have a way to go
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  4. 11-10-2007, 08:50 PM #4
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    Default Re: cheng with granite

    Impressive.

    I've been thinking on and off about tackling concrete counters myself.
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  5. 11-11-2007, 11:46 AM #5
    Matthew.Mobley
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    Default Re: cheng with granite

    thx, here's another shot that shows the drop down formed lip

    http://www.tqci.net/~shark/counter3.jpg
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