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1. 
   bill_1010 | Sep 16, 2004 06:53am | #1

   Epoxy, Two part, something like West Brand or System 3.

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   jackplane | Sep 16, 2004 03:49pm | #2

   Or construction adhesive, as long the rock will hide the adhesive.

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   hammer1 | Sep 16, 2004 10:14pm | #3

   Many moons ago I used some exterior plywood siding that was covered with pebbles. At the joints we would apply a silicone adhesive and smush some pebbles into it. Silicone is less likely to hurt your finish than some other adhesives, it will conform to uneven surfaces and not drip. If the rock falls off you can just peel off the excess and do it again. Some of the epoxies like West Systems will cost a small fortune for just the few dabs you need, it may take your finish with it if the rocks get knocked off. A small tube of Goop or similar is only a few dollars.

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   Alan | Sep 17, 2004 01:36am | #4

   Barrie,

   I too would use epoxy.  It will make a very good bond with most any rock other than the crumbly kind.

   I think a good bond is a requirement with your project.  No matter what your client says, if the rocks are big enough to get ahold of they certainly will be used for handles.

   Alan

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   SRToolguy | Sep 18, 2004 07:38am | #5

   I have used a two part epoxy designed for use in concrete applications. Most hardware stores carry it. In my case I used it to secure the base of a table to a marble table top. Its a game table and gets a lot of side to side pressure. It has not failed in over three years of heavy use in a commercial establishment.

   Sincerely;

   The Tool Guy

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   silver77 | Sep 22, 2004 07:10am | #6

   Your local granite installer will have "stone bondo" that can be tinted to any colour

   and is strong like borsch. Used for granite joints, bonding steel rod to granite. etc.

   Like bondo,easy to work with...

   silver