Granite Plate

[smandal]

I'm looking for a tool grade granite plate like this one from Grizzly
http://www.grizzly.com/products/g9654

I was wondering if there is a local vendor in Raleigh/Cary (within 50 miles driving distance) who can provide a similar tool grade granite plate.

Don't wanna spend $74 on shipping on a product worth $42

[smandal]

Originally Posted by JimmyC

Sumanta,

I just got the new Enco catalog and you can get free UPS shipping on this 12" x 18" plate:

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?P...&PARTPG=INLMK3

for free shipping use promo code : PFSSEP

code expires 10/29/09

Jimmy,
That was very tempting The promo code works only for UPS shipping and not for UPS Freight shipping.
Enco is charging $84 shipping for 24" X 18" plate. It was worth trying though. Meanwhile the 9" X 12" plate will keep me occupied.

Thanks
Sumanta


I did not mention the purpose of this granite plate yet. Sorry about that. I want to use the granite plate to flatten the sole of hand planes. I promise to make a youtube video of hand plane tuning and share it with you all
Thank you all for sharing very valuable inputs.

[JimmyC]

Sorry about that, the ad said UPS shipping up to 125lbs.

[JimmyC]

Originally Posted by froglips

As an aside, I just love the Enco catalogs. I have no clue why, I just like flipping through it.

Jim

Me too, I guess it's a tool thing .

[smandal]

Originally Posted by JimmyC

Sorry about that, the ad said UPS shipping up to 125lbs.

Jimmy,
You are right. Must be the 125 lbs limit. I ordered the 12" X 18" one with free shipping.
It is a great deal for $36.95.

Thanks
Sumanta