How To Cut Roof Slate

Tip 2 cutting your tile.

How to cut roof slate.

Position the drill bit tip onto the slate at your mark. Score a line on the back of the tile the same way you would to prepare it for a slate cutter. 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. Mount the cutter on the roof and set the guide to the desired depth.

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 slate method 1 of 4. 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. Ensure that the drill bit is not angled at all.

This task becomes easier and you ll make a. Next press the synthetic slate tile firmly against the guide to ensure the cut is perfectly straight. Utilizing a chisel and hammer. Tip 3 use experienced cutters.

Because slate is layered it s difficult to draw an accurate straight line on it. 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. Chop the slate along the scored line with a mason s trowel. Use a chisel and hammer when cutting through thin slate.

Always cut with the grain and if your slate varies in thickness always work from the thickest to the thinnest part to. 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. Cutting the slate with a.

How to cut slate roof tiles. To cut slate you need a diamond tipped cutting wheel for your grinder. Flip the slate over when manually cutting the slate.