Is this stone backed with a steel plate?
577362
I think that the stone IS a steel plate. I think they have bonded diamond dust to the top of a flat bar of steel. Whatever it is, it works great.
577363
The Diamond is imbedded on a Steal Plate. It great to work with and easy to sharpen tools and knivesbecause of the large work surface. Remember to use lots of "Spray and Wipe" or "Detergent and water - heavy mix" in a pray gun.
577364
The 'stone' is actually one solid piece of metal with four rubber anti-skid feet and as such, is VERY sturdy. As an asides, although not cheap, in this case you get what you pay for. I have an old Rigid folder I bought in 1976 that is very hard to sharpen (chromium carbide blade). This unit does the job handily and I highly recommend. If you purchase, you will not be disappointed!
577365
It "IS" a steel plate. It is a heavy steel plate with diamond abrasive coating on one surface.
260666
It was last summer when I bought this but no I don't think it was sent with any stones
953743
Neither. It's wood. Don't know where people are getting the idea that it's stone from. It's wood with a laminate faux marble pattern and a thick clear coat sealant over the laminate. It's definitely heavy, but it is not stone. Way too light to be stone. EDIT: Even according to Coaster Furniture's website it's "faux stone" and the composition is "wood veneers & solids".
2209369
yes, it is a soft stand that grips the surface and holds the stone in place while you are using it. The stand prevents the stone from slipping while working with it.
646559
No, we had our new counter drilled and no plate...have been very happy with the quality and it looks very nice
1694395
nope. I would argue that if it is out of flat the stone is either defective or used up. Should last years.
808565
Laura, I'm not sure whether or not it's made of steel, but, having used this for a few months now, I can definitively say that it is a SOLID product and way better than any of the cheaper ones I've had in the past. It's pricey, but well worth it.
2186096
I have no idea. The packaging makes no statements about its chemical composition one way or the other. The stone is made from a ceramic that seems to be a little coarser than porcelain, but is not glazed or coated in any obvious way.
609679
No. Believe it or not it's a lightly textured metal plate. Thought it was just plastic at first, but I tested it and the surface is magnetic!
560361
I think it does. It has been a year and one half and we had a hole drilled for granite. We did not use a deck plate.
1264820
It's a stone composite material that looks like stone. The metal insert is 30" wide with a center depth of 6". We had several pits that were on legs where the fire bowl was elevated. This one is great because no cold air and/or wind cools it down. In fact the stone material radiates warmth, not just from the top like most pits. There is sufficient space so no heat radiates downward. That was of concern since we placed the pit on our wood deck. Took a chance ordering this because I had to pay or shipping to Alaska. It was well worth it and I would highly recommend this product. It comes all in one piece, so set up time is a breeze. Good Luck It's a stone composite material that looks like stone. The metal insert is 30" wide with a center depth of 6". We had several pits that were on legs where the fire bowl was elevated. This one is great because no cold air and/or wind cools it down. In fact the stone material radiates warmth, not just from the top like most pits. There is sufficient space so no heat radiates downward. That was of concern since we placed the pit on our wood deck. Took a chance ordering this because I had to pay or shipping to Alaska. It was well worth it and I would highly recommend this product. It... » Read More It's a stone composite material that looks like stone. The metal insert is 30" wide with a center depth of 6". We had several pits that were on legs where the fire bowl was elevated. This one is great because no cold air and/or wind cools it down. In fact the stone material radiates warmth, not just from the top like most pits. There is sufficient space so no heat radiates downward. That was of concern since we placed the pit on our wood deck. Took a chance ordering this because I had to pay or shipping to Alaska. It was well worth it and I would highly recommend this product. It comes all in one piece, so set up time is a breeze. Good Luck « Show Less
1957460
It's a soapstone, so considered to be a "softer rock." We have crystal glasses and plain glasses and they have not been scratched by these.
1149941
There is no backing plate with this, I just received my 7424XP and had to pick the plate up from Home Depot before I could use it. The only thing included is a polishing pad.
1604318
It has a thick plastic backing on it, but I can't guarantee it wouldn't break if it fell and hit hard tile.
451099
Yes, it is. The plate is really beautiful and good quality for the price. My parents loved it.
694153
Base is plated steel. A magnet will not stick to plastic or brass but it does to this base.
2134193
The plates feel a bit heavier than other Corelle sets, but that really shouldn't concern you. There is no real stonework. The entire set is wonderful!