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Nick_G	22/02/2015 00:51:09
1808 forum posts 744 photos	. I am thinking that a cheap granite surface plate. e.g. similar to this LINK would perhaps make a nice sturdy and good looking display plinth for a James Coombes I am building. But how would I drill it for the mounting holes.? Regards, Nick
"Bill Hancox"	22/02/2015 04:08:11
257 forum posts 77 photos	One option here. LINK Bill
Chris Pattison 1	22/02/2015 05:58:12
21 forum posts	If it were me, I would contact the local kitchen fitout company. As granite is becoming popular for kitchen counters, they could give you some pointers. Alternatively, you could use a diamond drill, if available locally. Or you could use a sacrificial copper pipe and grind your way through using valve grinding paste or similar.
JasonB	22/02/2015 07:33:42
25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles	Do it regularly with granite and other stone & glass tiles, for a small hole say 6mm I would use a diamond coated holesaw. Don't pay DIY shed prices get a pack of 10 from the likes of Richon, on say 10mm thick granite you will use one per hole but they are cheap as chips from them.
Nick_G	22/02/2015 11:02:29
1808 forum posts 744 photos	. Thanks guys. Nick

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