Category: Straight from the Shop

In-the-trenches fabrication advice.

The Hackasaurus Rex

By Cameron DeMille

I recently received an email from a good friend of mine in Arizona who also happens to be a materials supplier for our industry. A homeowner contacted him about having a granite countertop repaired, and asked if there was anyone he could recommend. Since I live about an hour-and-a-half away, I got the call.

The Hand-Crafted Curve

By Reuben Flax
  
   Stone has always been considered a luxury material sought out for the finest homes and the most-discerning clients. Until recently, the fabrication of stone counters was a very labor-intensive process resulting in high costs to the end-user. The modern digital area ushered in the use of CNC technology to the point of it becoming ubiquitous.

Routing Out the Rumors

By Donny Taylor

In today’s world of hyperfast information technology, it’s just as quick to pass on misinformation as it is to show the real merits of stone. I’ve found that, in recent years, one of the toughest parts of the stone business is correctly educating prospective clients prior to the sale.

Finding the Inventory

By Donny Taylor

After finishing the November 2007 column about “finding the balance”, it struck me how much the granite business will try to manage your life. I also realized that the confusion in a project’s details will also control your sales, cash flow and your reputation.

Inventions On The Fly

By Donny Taylor
   
   Have you ever needed a tool that isn’t available on the market? How about an innovative process to help raise the quality of your countertops? Did you make them yourself, or modify an existing product?