How To Cut A Roof Slate

Step 1 use a shingle cutter for repetitive straight cuts for common straight cuts it is easiest to use an asphalt shingle cutter.

How to cut a roof slate.

Starting at the outer edge place the slate between the claws and apply gentle pressure. The chisel and hammer method may not be the most accurate. Score the slate along. Get the straightedge that you used to mark your line and place it.

Watch jeff demonstrate cutting slate using the stortz 95 a slate cutter the 51 c genuine slate cutter and malco turbo shear. 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. Chop the slate along the scored line with a mason s trowel. How to cut slate roof tiles.

Score a line on the back of the tile the same way you would to prepare it for a slate cutter. Draw a cutting line in chalk on the front of the slate this is the only time you ll hear us advising cutting the. Tip 3 use experienced cutters. Next press the synthetic slate tile firmly against the guide to ensure the cut is perfectly straight.

Mount the cutter on the roof and set the guide to the desired depth. Line a straightedge up with the line that you drew. Tip 2 cutting your tile. 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.

Always cut with the grain and if your slate varies in thickness always work from the thickest to the thinnest part to. Tip 1 marking the tile edge. Use a chisel and hammer when cutting through thin slate. Utilizing a chisel and hammer 1.