If you’re the type that likes to “diy” your soapstone countertops. But you’re nervous how the edge will turn out. There is such thing as called an organic, imperfect edge; its called a “Franklin Edge”. Its basically a handrubbed, made to look antique & worn. So if you dont mind this look, or prefer it; then you should be rest assured that your soapstone counter edge will have this look, if its the worst that it will get :-)
The more pillowed/rounded the edge is, the less likely it is to avoid chips & nicks. Scott Seuren, founder of Bucks County soapstone says, “its kind of like a waterfall was beating on a rock for 500 years.”
We have customers buy a whole slab and have the stone fabricator, located right next door cut it to size; or at least cut the slab in half. That way its a whole lot easier/lighter to transport. They also lend you “A” frames, so you can transport it upright. If you don’t want to borrow & return theirs, here is a quick diagram on how to make an “A” frame yourself, out of plain ol’ 2 x 4’s.
