How to cut slate????

[SinGin]

What's the best way to cut slate? Band saw, hack saw, dremmel tool? I have some and was going to try to make a caller out of some turtle shells, so the cuts are going to be irregular. Thanks Sam

[101st501]

I have used a hack saw before for a turtle shell call.  Just yesterday I used a drill bit that was three inches in diameter and is used to bore circular holes in whatever.  If you take your time it should cut fine using a hack saw.  The slate I was cutting was only about 1/8 inch thick.

[ol bob]

Band saw fine teeth slow speed I've cut hundreds of pieces this way no problem.

[pappy]

I have used bandsaw...but i bought a 3-1/2" diameter diamond dusted hole saw and it is a lot easier, put it in the drill press drip a little water every now and then and go for it clean cutting perfect circles...