How To Cut Roof Slate

Watch jeff demonstrate cutting slate using the stortz 95 a slate cutter the 51 c genuine slate cutter and malco turbo shear.

How to cut roof slate.

To cut slate you need a diamond tipped cutting wheel for your grinder. Flip the slate over when manually cutting the slate. Position the drill bit tip onto the slate at your mark. This task becomes easier and you ll make a.

Cutting the slate with a. For common straight cuts it is easiest to use an asphalt shingle cutter. Next press the synthetic slate tile firmly against the guide to ensure the cut is perfectly straight. 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.

Ensure that the drill bit is not angled at all. Mount the cutter on the roof and set the guide to the desired depth. How to cut slate method 1 of 4. Tip 1 marking the tile edge.

Utilizing a chisel and hammer. 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. Your slate tile edges will need to be straight if they are to fit use a straightedge and narrow piece of ou have. Finally lower the cutting arm to shear the tile in two.

Marking the slate and preparing to cut. Tip 3 use experienced cutters. Because slate is layered it s difficult to draw an accurate straight line on it. How to cut slate roof tiles.

Always cut with the grain and if your slate varies in thickness always work from the thickest to the thinnest part to. Tip 2 cutting your tile. 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.