From:
Jim Cosgrove <ve3jji@zzzzzzzzzzzz>
Date:
Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:55:13 -0600
Subject:
standing block stability]
Hi gang,
Suspending the stone may not be such a great idea and I'm sure that's
not what John refered to.
However, stabilizing the stone from above will certainly work, if it is
kept from moving in at least three directions, with four being the best
and by strong chain or beams, not rope which could stretch or break.
The shorter the distance vertically from the top of your stone to the
supports the better, cuts down on stress in the chain.
Select the 'breaking strength' of the chain or even rope by trippling (or more) the
weight of the stone you're working on to be safe. So if all but one
breaks, the load can safely be stopped from crushing the poor sculptor.
good luck friend,
Jim Cosgrove
Jim's Soapstone Carvings and Sculptures
http://www3.sympatico.ca/ve3jji
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