Here are the slabs, as delivered.
They were cut from the same piece, so color and texture match.
Here are some photos of the work-in-progress on the bench. I'll be adding more as it work continues.
Here are the slabs, as delivered.
They were cut from the same piece, so color and texture match.
Another, slightly different angle.
The narrower piece will be the seat. It is 15 1/2" deep by 92" wide.
These pieces are 4" thick, and very heavy.
The wider piece, on the left, is the back. It is 24" tall by 85" wide.
Here is the back after being place on the work bench.
Measuring the stone for placement of the lettering.
Looking down at the slab that will be the back of the bench.
Positioning the template.
Chiseling the script.
Cutting the lettering into the stone.
Cleaning up the cut.
Manny's Lounge almost done.
Finishing touches.
Pascal Knapp at work.
The Inscription Completed
Cleaning the Finished Stone
Close Up
Lettering Finished
Getting Ready to Install the Legs
Cutting a Slot in the Existing Wall with a Diamond Blade
Chiseling the Stone for a Smooth Fit
Test Positioning the Second Leg
The New Supports Ready for Cementing
Next Step: Remove the old Center Support,
then Install the New Back and Seat
The Stones Arrive at the Site
Using the Crane to Lower the Back into Place
Getting Ready to Position the Stone
Lowering the Seat into Place
Applying Some Friendly Persuasion for a Good Fit
The Dejected Old Bench Behind Pascal
Pascal Applying the Grout
Jack and Pascal, Official Bench Test Pilots
The New Manny's Lounge,
"In Memory of Frieda and Manny Lipton"