Where to buy slate

[Rtr1987]

Where do you guys get your slate for calls? I don't need it to be pre cut or anything, just a source for natural slate would be great. I've tried Brookside and wasn't very impressed. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[callmakerman]

What type of call are you building? I've bought slate roofing tile off ebay and cut it down to size with a cheap tile saw and diamond blade. Works great for making strikers for scratch boxes.

[Rtr1987]

It will mostly be pot style calls of several varieties. I do have a wet saw, I just don't know if I should be looking for older slate roof tile, just buying slate tile from lowes or home depot, or any other sources. Thanks for the info!

[ol bob]

You don't want slate more than .100 thick if you put masking tape on the back, you don't need a wet saw just go slow with a fine tooth saw you will be fine.

[Rtr1987]

You don't want slate more than .100 thick if you put masking tape on the back, you don't need a wet saw just go slow with a fine tooth saw you will be fine.

What kind of saw are you referring to that would work? Thanks!

[ol bob]

I've always used a very fine band saw blade cut 100s and never had a problem, cut my own for over 25 years.

[Rtr1987]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it