Bob Freitas on tue 31 dec 96
> When I set out on my own, I built a table with a three by two box at the
> top, and filled this with stucco mix trowled smooth. It's a bit heavy,
> but has served for about 15 yrs with no great wear, no popouts, and has
> been moved to four different houses. Was even left outside in the
> weather (in Calif.) for a couple of years. I may never make another!
> Happy Holidays!
> Bob
> Hello Bob,
>
> A question about the stucco mix you used for your wedging table. Does
> it absorb moisture as plaster does? Also was this just a generic stucco mix.
> I'm asking because soon I will be pouring the top for mine.
>
> Thanks, Robert Moore in Southern Indiana..
>
Hi Robert,
A bit of correction on my comments. The box is made of two inch
thick pine, three inches deep, and is two feet by two feet with a
(exterior grade) plywood bottom. All this sits 32 inches high on a frame
about made from two by fours. This takes approx. a forty pound bag of
'stucco patch' to fill the space. Stucco patch has more cement in it
therefore sets a bit harder. No, it is not as absorbant as plaster, so
don't count on pulling moisture out fast. But it's tough as can be, and
can stand alot more abuse than plaster. I cut slabs on it regularly with
no damage to the surface. Be warned that it results in a heavy table
even when dry.
Hope this helps,
Bob, in California, where it's still soggy!
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