[TheForge] Baskets

[Demon Buddha]

Jeff wrote:

>> Ron,
>> The table (granite top) is 30" x 40"  I'm told it will weigh no more than
>> 450 pounds.  Trying to get away without any bracing below the bottom of
>> the granite, although if needed I can put it in.  It (table) is actually
>> an island for a kitchen and they will have stools around the perimeter
>> for people to sit.

	Build a torsion box.  Strong as the dickens, for any given thickness. 
A lot of work, but the results are very good.  You could use 3/4" square 
tube for the internal structure and skin it with 14 ga. sheet.  It's a 
LOT of welding, but may be worth it if peoples' legs are going to be 
under that granite top.  Stuff will be put on top and people will lean 
on it and perhaps even sit on it.  I'd over engineer it.

	-Andy