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How to cut slate????

Started by SinGin, April 03, 2015, 10:09:43 PM

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SinGin

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

101st501

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.

ol bob

Band saw fine teeth slow speed I've cut hundreds of pieces this way no problem.

pappy

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...
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