Contents
Features
Just How Thin is Too Thin?
The rise in <1cm-thick porcelain slab is a boon for some uses ... but countertops?
Fabricator Focus
How do you keep 'em down on the farm? At Prairie Stone, you start fabricating countertops.
Stopping Silicosis: More than a Mask
Fabricators need to be aware of clean air, clean water -- and how the shop gets cleaned.
Vol. 4, No. 2
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Departments
Spall
When we finally meet again at trade shows, things are likely to be different.
Perspectives
A hard-surface wholesaler takes stock of 2020 and how his business -- and the market -- is evolving.
News Highlights
Hard-surface trade events go online, move dates or skip editions in 2021.
The Safe Shop
If you're decking the halls at the shop for the holidays, remember to do it safely.
SFA: What's the Answer?
Stopping blowouts with a CAD multifunction tool setup.
Workshelf
Workshelf
Stone Update Magazine offers audio versions of selected articles on one easy-to-access page.
ProductPLUS
This issue's spotlight: TAB Quartz's Statuario Savon.
Product Talk
Our regular guide to goods and services for the hard-surfaces industry.
The Directory
Find the solution you need for your business.
Agenda
The when and where of events and education for the industry.
Advertising Index
Contact Us
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