From:
sue <zdome@zzzzzzzz>
Date:
Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:57:55 -0700
Subject:
quarry methods
George Graham wrote:
Quoted text begins.I know a guy who would get big chunks of alabaster , and test them out with
a 10lb. sledge hammer.
End of quote.
Definitely a small chisel or rasp to tap alabaster very gently is more
than sufficient a 10 lb hammer is absurd unless his aim was to make
allot of powder! Some folks never do get that stone can be delicate.
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