How To Cut Roof Slate

For common straight cuts it is easiest to use an asphalt shingle cutter.

How to cut roof slate.

Cutting the slate with a. Always cut with the grain and if your slate varies in thickness always work from the thickest to the thinnest part to. Start the drill and use firm pressure to penetrate through the slate simultaneously pouring water onto the bit to keep it cool and keep the slate from cracking. Watch jeff demonstrate cutting slate using the stortz 95 a slate cutter the 51 c genuine slate cutter and malco turbo shear.

Because slate is layered it s difficult to draw an accurate straight line on it. How to cut slate method 1 of 4. Score a line on the back of the tile the same way you would to prepare it for a slate cutter. Chop the slate along the scored line with a mason s trowel.

Utilizing a chisel and hammer. To cut slate you need a diamond tipped cutting wheel for your grinder. Next press the synthetic slate tile firmly against the guide to ensure the cut is perfectly straight. Tip 2 cutting your tile.

This task becomes easier and you ll make a. Position the drill bit tip onto the slate at your mark. Lay the tile face down on the edge of a flat sturdy surface such as a table or a work bench so the scored line is. Use a chisel and hammer when cutting through thin slate.

Cutting tiles with a handle held slate cutter begin by marking the underside of your slate this preserves the smart appearance and gives a professional finish to. Finally lower the cutting arm to shear the tile in two. Flip the slate over when manually cutting the slate. Tip 1 marking the tile edge.

Marking the slate and preparing to cut. Ensure that the drill bit is not angled at all. Mount the cutter on the roof and set the guide to the desired depth.