Why don't you call around yards and ask if they have Danby remnants? OR... call fabricators. I know I saw one fabricator down here on craigslist (I know you have to be careful) who said that he would give the remnants free if you had them fabricate them. Worth a check at least.

Thanks remodelfla,

I thought that you would chime in. I really admire all your diy work. My dh and i still talk about your baking table. I think the Craigslist people around Boston mostly are looking for higher $ than I have seen elsewhere. I keep checking the surrounding states. I'll have to travel to a yard, I know, but the one time I did, (through a Craigslist ad,) there was a weird "referral" thing going on that didn't sit well with my dh and myself. Oh, well.

Anyone know of any yards with remnants that they would recommend near Boston?

Thanks! Hestia

I also need a small remnant for an island (60 x 30). One stone yard I went to here told me to call fabricators and see if they have any marble remnants. She said they can even give me the names of fabricators of the marble I'm interested in so I can narrow down my search. Maybe try asking the stone yard who has bought the Danby recently?

Thank you penelopejosephine,

I'll try that. I was just drooling over some of the posts here about the Danby. Is that what you are looking for? Our kitchen used to be so dark, and I can just "see" a white marble in my baking area next to the white "veil" glass tile I picked up on Craigslist. I think I would paint that cabinet a soft duck egg blue if I could just find a remnant of marble. It is fun to imagine!

Thanks for your kind words hestia. I've had some bad experience with Craigslist too (in fact I reported the people to the FTC and started a case). I've become pretty good at reading between the lines. My DIY is at a standstill till DH gets moving. We're taking a weeks break and going to Disney with our Grandson (leaving tomorrow infact). Should be a BLAST!

I'm right behind ya' with your love of the Danby marble. Also... and I can't remember the name of the marble now; but the marble mindimoo posted a pic of in another recent thread. Good Lord! It was a work of art!

Why not call Marble and Granite in Westwood since they did have a lot of it on hand previous to me buying the last slab of Imperial Danby last month? They may be able to give you a lead. My danby is sitting down at the fabricator's yard waiting to be fabricated - but my island isn't ready yet and I can't tell him how big he needs to cut it. It's going to be at least 36" X 94" so I don't know how much will be left over afterwards, especially because my slab has a fissure on the edge of about 1/2 of one of the sides.

just wanted to put in a plug for Marble and Granite. We haven't used them but know the family that owns it and they are wonderful. I've read good things about them here.

Hi Hestia,

I'm actually looking to use Carrara but looked at the Danby after you mentioned it in another thread. It looks beautiful! Good luck with your search!

Oh, one other suggestion. When I was putting a deposit on our Pietra slab today I asked the gal about remnants. The stone yard I was at doesn't ever have remnants. She told me some fabricators keep them, while others donate them. We have a place here called the Rebuilding Center where you can donate or buy recycled house parts. She said some fabricators don't want to hassle with remnants and take them there. If you have a store like that you might check in periodically with them (or become friends with someone there so they'd call you if they see anything :) ). Just a thought.

Our fabricator, Stone One in Methuen, had loads of remnants. I'd suggest calling them to see if they have what you're looking for.

Thanks for all the posts everybody!

Americancolleen, thanks for the lead on the Westwood place. IÂll give them a call. Please post pics when your Danby is installed!

Willowdecor, I appreciate the heads up. I just donÂt understand how people can run a business that way. DonÂt they want customers? And IÂll call that remnant yard!

HollyH, thanks for the heads up as well. I really like their website. It is probably one of the easiest to use - IÂm sure it sells lots of stone. Wish they would do that with remnants! :)

PenelopeJosephine, in Boston there is a Boston Materials Resource Center. I havenÂt shopped there, but it is a good place to donate good used materials.

nhbaskets, thanks for name of your fabricator. IÂll give them a call as well.

This site is so fantastic - I know that when I have a question, it will be thought about and help will be given. Thank you all!

Hestia

If all else fails, there are two in the Portland, Me. area you might check with (just within the 3 hour travel limit):

Blue Rock Stone
737 Spring Street, Westbrook, ME 04092
207-772-6770 or (toll free) 877-772-6770

Or

Paul G. White Interior Solutions
50 Allen Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
p: (207) 797-4657

another frequent contributor used FA MAR in Medford and loved them http://www.thenewfamar.com/

Thanks Bill and bostonpam, I'll keep them in mind if the following doesn't pan out.

I called Marble & Granite in Westwood today, and can't say enough about how accommodating Mike was. He gave me the name of a few fabricators to call, which I will tomorrow. Excellent customer service, and it is good for his fabricators as well. I will be recommending them to anyone who asks. Their website is fantastic - you can see any slab of granite, marble or soapstone in stock.

Hestia_Flames

RE: Maine.... Paul White is unlikely to have remnants, especially of marble, though I guess it never hurts to call and ask. Blue Rock might, but I dont think they do a lot of marble. You might try Shawshank in Portland, too, they do a lot of marble.
BUT these places are a lot smaller than the MA places.

I had a great experience with Gerrity in Woburn. They have a large remnant yard. Definitely give them a call. Ryan helped me and he was great. His pricing was excellent. I'd give him a call if I were you.

We had a very good experience with Sudbury Granite & Marble in Mendon. We did not get a marble remnant though; it was a Kashmir Gold granite remnant for our bathroom vanity. You'd have to call to see if they have the marble remnant you're looking for. They had a huge selection of granite remnants, and they were very professional, including the guys who came out to measure and install.