Slaters stone molds

[Carl Foemmel]

I just ordered a stone mold from Slaters Hardware, Its supposed to make five stones from 332-395lbs. I've never made stones before so I was wondering if there's anything I should or shouldn't do to make a better stone.

[Eric Johnson]

Carl, do a search on this site, there has been a number of threads in the past with good tips on making stones, also I beleive Slater's Hardware has some videos on their site.

[Eric Johnson]

Ok, here are a couple links a found with a quick search of old threads that take about stone making technique:

http://www.marunde-muscle.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1780&highlight=stone+sander

http://www.marunde-muscle.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1165&highlight=stone+sander

Here is the link to Slaters instructional videos:
http://www.slatershardware.com/abgallery/gallery.asp?categoryid=53

Good luck.

[Carl Foemmel]

thank you Eric

[Carl Johnson]

Tape them really well with duct tape. Put them in sand or in two tires, not one or you will have a flat spot.

[robert racine]

i have been able to get 3 out of my mold from slaters. possibly a fourth.

have found a lot of duct tape helps. i don't know anyone elses experience but i used vaseline to coat the mold.

[JohnWietzel]

Tape them really well with duct tape. Put them in sand or in two tires, not one or you will have a flat spot.

You mean I'll have a flat spot!

Those buggers are super smooth too. I finally got that 240lb hoisted without tacky but it was a real bear. The stones are real pretty though.

-John