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« on: April 05, 2008, 12:31:02 PM »
I want to use a real sandstone rock on top of a pedestal. I do not want to make a fake rock. I found the perfect piece of sandstone, and I want the added weight it provides.

That being said, what would be the best way to attach it to the wood base? I was thinking of seeing if rock mix, mache, bondo etc would stick to the bottom (to get a flat surface), then epoxying in place?

Has anyone tried to drill holes in sandstone? Seems like it could be done with a good masonary bit, but will it crack?

thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2008, 02:08:42 PM »
Id say you could probably drill it fi you went slow and didnt force the bit through the rock.
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« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2008, 10:28:28 AM »
try some tile mortar or the stuff they mix up for rock fireplaces. You might have to rough up the area the sandstone will set on.
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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2008, 07:22:11 PM »
I would mortar it to wire lathe that you staple to the wood base
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« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2008, 03:10:52 PM »
Thanks for the ideas.
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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2008, 03:19:16 PM »
go to one of the landscaping / rock dealers...  there was some mortar/ glue type compound I saw on HGTV that they were using when doing some stone work...  probably the same stuff as liquid nails...  that might work...  cheap too...   
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« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2008, 02:39:05 AM »
I'm starting to make plaques for my furbearer skulls using real rocks, as I like the look and weight of them. I use epoxy, but most of the stones I use are pretty small. I'd be interested in seeing how yours turns out & what you use to secure it.
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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2008, 01:34:50 AM »
I have been experimenting, and I believe I am going to use Liquid Nails.
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« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2008, 08:35:09 AM »
Quote from: Lazarus on April 24, 2008, 01:34:50 AM
I have been experimenting, and I believe I am going to use Liquid Nails.

Used to use liquid nails but recently been turned on to Locktite "power Grab" in a tube. Another option is Gorilla Glue.
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« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2008, 03:37:28 PM »
drill it slowly then plug and no nails, solid as a rock''''''
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« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2008, 08:02:37 PM »
Quote from: steve109 on May 03, 2008, 03:37:28 PM
drill it slowly then plug and no nails, solid as a rock''''''

I was thinking the same thing but thought the sandstone may crumble if drilled and tapped into.
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