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Turkey Calls => Call Making => Topic started by: SinGin on April 03, 2015, 10:09:43 PM

Title: How to cut slate????
Post by: SinGin on April 03, 2015, 10:09:43 PM
What's the best way to cut slate? Band saw, hack saw, dremmel tool? I have some and was going to try to make a caller out of some turtle shells, so the cuts are going to be irregular. Thanks Sam
Title: Re: How to cut slate????
Post by: 101st501 on April 04, 2015, 04:38:38 PM
I have used a hack saw before for a turtle shell call.  Just yesterday I used a drill bit that was three inches in diameter and is used to bore circular holes in whatever.  If you take your time it should cut fine using a hack saw.  The slate I was cutting was only about 1/8 inch thick.
Title: Re: How to cut slate????
Post by: ol bob on April 05, 2015, 09:50:08 AM
Band saw fine teeth slow speed I've cut hundreds of pieces this way no problem.
Title: Re: How to cut slate????
Post by: pappy on May 23, 2015, 12:47:02 PM
I have used bandsaw...but i bought a 3-1/2" diameter diamond dusted hole saw and it is a lot easier, put it in the drill press drip a little water every now and then and go for it clean cutting perfect circles...