From:
"pipistrelle" <pipistrelle@zzzzzzzzzzzz>
Date:
Tue, 01 Jun 2004 15:51:14 GMT
Subject:
slate spalling
Norman,
Generally the spalling problem is caused by going too fast. Slow right down
and you should get a smooth line.
I don't think the chisels will have too great an effect on the line as long
as they're sharp. I've successfully used TCT and firesharps on slate.
Cheers,
Bruce
Quoted text begins.I'm struggling with trying to incise thin lines in slate. When I
first start to cut a thin line the surface spalls off in tiny flakes (a
millimeter and less in diameter) immediately ahead of the chisel,
leaving a thin cut with a rough edge on both sides.
End of quote.
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