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 Slate Cutting
In comparison to other stones, Slate is a fairly soft stone. A masonry blade in a portable circular saw will cut it. Diamond blades are now available for these saws that will cut any stone without needing water to protect the blade from overheating. However, one must make sure that a good-quality dust mask is used, since stone dust is bad for the lungs and dry cutting makes a lot of it.
When cutting stone slabs, it is advisable to use a plywood straight-edge with a guide attached for the saw base to run against. The saw glides on top of the straight-edge, which stops just short of the blade. This prevents the saw base from scratching the stone, as well as guiding the cut. Slate doesn't take a polish well, and is too soft to hold a polish for long but it can be sealed with various proprietary organic sealers.
Precautions
Stone-cutting quickly fills up an indoor space with dust- if its done indoors, in no time. One must isolate the working area with plastic sheeting to minimize clean-up.
Slate Cleaning
A decorative container for a plant or small tree is generally referred to as a planter. Slate stone, is an ideal medium for making garden ornaments as it ages very slowly, while imparting an antique or rugged look to the artifacts. Slate stone can withstand all kinds of variation in climate and is hence preferred for making planters.
Being a soft stone, slate stone can be easily carved with intricate designs that enhance the beauty and appeal of the planters. Garden stone planters are made in many sizes and can be custom-made to match individual preferences. Skilled craftsmen churn out a mesmerizing range of slate stone garden planters, which have found a lot of patronage among connoisseurs of art. |
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