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Warpy

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3. The corbels wiil be decorative
Fri Mar 21, 2014, 10:51 PM
Mar 2014

but if they're wood instead of plastic, they'll add considerable stability. You won't have to freak out when people are resting their heads in their hands with their elbows on it.

I had one in my trailer that was held up with wooden angle braces, about 42 inches long and only three braces, topped with Formica, and that thing felt rickety although it wasn't. I didn't ask it to do much, though.

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15 inches is subtantial. NYC_SKP Mar 2014 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Warpy Mar 2014 #2
The corbels wiil be decorative Warpy Mar 2014 #3
What kind of framing, how much counter is not hanging over, and what kind of countertop? X_Digger Mar 2014 #4
This is my description of the island: Baitball Blogger Mar 2014 #5
Sounds like a good frame. X_Digger Mar 2014 #6
Great photos! Baitball Blogger Mar 2014 #7
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That is an excellent site. Thank you. Baitball Blogger Mar 2014 #9
You are welcome. Wash. state Desk Jet Mar 2014 #10
I had one granite installer refuse to warranty anything unsupported over a 12 inch overhang. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2014 #11
Wow. Lots of information. Baitball Blogger Mar 2014 #12
You will never get an argument from me about overbuilding things. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2014 #13
Good idea. I'll ask them what they use. Baitball Blogger Mar 2014 #14
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