Hotplate & BrushDust
BrushDust
Did you see that marble statue that arrived last week with a huge crack? I’ve been mapping its micro‑cracks and pigment residue. Do you think we should stabilize it immediately or wait until we have a full plan?
Hotplate
We don't have the luxury to wait. Lock the crack in place now, then we can roll out a proper plan. If we let it sit, it'll spread. Get a clamp, some epoxy, do it quick. Then we can map the rest.
BrushDust
I hear the urgency, but a quick epoxy clamp won’t hold the micro‑crack without a proper assessment. First we need to map the crack width, choose a resin that matches the stone’s porosity, and then clamp it precisely. Once that’s documented, we can plan the rest—rushing it will just mask the real problem.
Hotplate
Fine. First measure the crack, get the right resin, clamp it. Then we lay out the full plan. No more rushing.
BrushDust
Alright, measure the crack with a precise caliper, record its depth at every quarter inch, then choose a resin that matches the stone’s porosity. Clamp it gently—no hard pressure, just enough to hold the fracture in place while the adhesive cures. Once we have the data, we can draft the full restoration strategy. No more half‑measures.
Hotplate
Got it. Calipers on deck, take the readings, pick the resin, clamp it tight enough to hold but not crush it. Then we draft the strategy. No more half‑measures.
BrushDust
Sounds good, but remember the calipers have to be zeroed first—no sloppy measurements. Once you have the crack profile, pick a resin that won’t shrink or add stress. Clamp it carefully, check for any distortion, then we’ll sit down and outline the full plan. No more half‑measures.