[steelsmith]

I was looking for a thick piece of glass to use as I surface plate, but I ended up with a piece of granite counter top sample that is 1-1/2"X12"X18" for less then $20.00 .
I can stand it upon end on my tool box bench in back of my box and it's safe and out on the way, don't need help to get it out to use and it doesn't move around when I use it.
So if you want / need a good surface plate keep an eye out , the place I got mine from had over 15 pieces for sale .
Now if I can come across some bigger wet/dry sheets I will be good to go.