Description
The double ogee edge profile represents the pinnacle of traditional elegance in countertop edge design, featuring two gracefully flowing S-curves stacked vertically to create a sophisticated, architectural appearance. This luxury edge treatment has adorned high-end residential and commercial installations for decades, bringing a sense of refined opulence that complements classical and traditional interior design schemes. The double ogee's complex geometry showcases the natural beauty and depth of premium granite while making a bold design statement that elevates countertops from functional surfaces to focal points. This template is specifically engineered for 2cm+2cm laminated granite construction, where two 2cm (3/4 inch) thick slabs are bonded together to create a total thickness of approximately 1-9/16 inches. Lamination serves multiple purposes in luxury edge applications: it provides the substantial thickness necessary to fully develop complex profiles like the double ogee, offers structural advantages for overhangs and cantilevers, and enables fabricators to create dramatic edge treatments while managing material costs more effectively than using solid 3cm or thicker slabs. The template incorporates a critical seam polishing pass to ensure the lamination joint is invisible in the finished edge, followed by an eight-position polishing sequence with parameters optimized specifically for granite's mineral composition and hardness characteristics.
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The double ogee edge profile represents the pinnacle of traditional elegance in countertop edge design, featuring two gracefully flowing S-curves stacked vertically to create a sophisticated, architectural appearance. This luxury edge treatment has adorned high-end residential and commercial installations for decades, bringing a sense of refined opulence that complements classical and traditional interior design schemes. The double ogee's complex geometry showcases the natural beauty and depth of premium granite while making a bold design statement that elevates countertops from functional surfaces to focal points. This template is specifically engineered for 2cm+2cm laminated granite construction, where two 2cm (3/4 inch) thick slabs are bonded together to create a total thickness of approximately 1-9/16 inches. Lamination serves multiple purposes in luxury edge applications: it provides the substantial thickness necessary to fully develop complex profiles like the double ogee, offers structural advantages for overhangs and cantilevers, and enables fabricators to create dramatic edge treatments while managing material costs more effectively than using solid 3cm or thicker slabs. The template incorporates a critical seam polishing pass to ensure the lamination joint is invisible in the finished edge, followed by an eight-position polishing sequence with parameters optimized specifically for granite's mineral composition and hardness characteristics.
Installation Overview
Fabricating double ogee edges on laminated granite requires meticulous attention to both the lamination process and subsequent edge profiling operations. The two 2cm slabs must be bonded with high-quality stone adhesive, ensuring perfect alignment and a bond line thin enough to become virtually invisible after polishing. Once the adhesive has cured completely (typically 24-48 hours depending on product and conditions), the profile can be cut and polished. The process begins with a 25mm roughing finger bit at 3500 RPM to establish the complex double S-curve geometry. A dedicated seam polishing pass at 2500 RPM follows roughing, specifically targeting the lamination joint to blend it seamlessly into the surrounding stone. The subsequent eight polishing positions progress from 50-grit metal bond through 3000-grit resin bond, with each stage running at progressively higher RPMs optimized for granite. The intricate curves of the double ogee demand consistent hand pressure during polishing to avoid creating flat spots or waves, with particular attention to the concave portions of the profile where pads must conform to tight radii.
CNC Cutting Notes
Programming CNC systems for double ogee profiles on laminated material presents unique challenges related to the profile's geometric complexity and the presence of the internal seam. Tool paths must accurately represent both S-curves without faceting or discontinuities, requiring careful attention to arc tolerance settings and interpolation methods. The 25mm roughing bit provides good balance between cutting efficiency and the ability to navigate the profile's tightest radii, though fabricators should verify that all concave sections can be reached without tool interference. When programming the seam polishing pass, position the tool to engage the lamination joint directly, typically located at the 0.787-inch (2cm) position from the top surface. This dedicated pass ensures the seam receives adequate abrasive action to blend completely with the surrounding material. Subsequent polishing positions should use tool paths that cover the entire profile surface uniformly, with particular attention to maintaining consistent engagement in the concave (cove) sections where inadequate tool contact can leave visible defects. Consider implementing multiple roughing passes with progressively deeper cuts for particularly hard granite varieties to minimize tool deflection and maintain profile accuracy.
Material Compatibility
This template is optimized specifically for natural granite in laminated 2cm+2cm configuration. Granite's igneous origin, interlocking crystalline structure, and typical Mohs hardness of 6-7 make it ideal for complex edge profiles like the double ogee. The material's inherent strength supports the profile's delicate curves without risk of fracture, while its mineral composition responds well to the specified polishing sequence, progressing from metal bond through resin bond abrasives to achieve a brilliant mirror finish. The template's parameters assume medium to medium-hard granite densities typical of popular commercial varieties; extremely hard exotic granites may benefit from slightly elevated RPM settings, while softer granites might require minor reductions. The laminated construction using two 2cm slabs provides fabricators with flexibility to book-match or sequence-match vein patterns across the visible edge, creating stunning visual effects impossible with solid material. This template should not be used for marble (which requires lower RPMs and different starting grits) or engineered materials without appropriate parameter adjustments.
Where to Buy
Granite slabs in 2cm thickness suitable for laminated edge work are widely available from stone distributors, fabrication yards, and specialty granite importers throughout North America. Major suppliers including MSI, Arizona Tile, Cosmos Granite & Marble, and regional stone yards typically stock dozens to hundreds of granite varieties in 2cm format. When selecting material for double ogee edges on laminated construction, choose slabs from the same bundle to ensure color and pattern consistency between the lamination layers. Premium and exotic granites may require special ordering with lead times ranging from several weeks to several months depending on country of origin and current inventory levels. For optimal results with laminated edges, select slabs with minimal variation in thickness (most commercial granite maintains tolerances within 1-2mm) to simplify the lamination alignment process and reduce the material removal required to create a flush surface before edge profiling.