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Record 1 2010-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ashlar and Building Stone (Quarrying)
CONT

To split slate along its grain, start with the chisel or bolster at one edge of the slab and move it along the line of the desired cut, tapping it in the same way as described above. At first you may have to go over the line of the cut more than once, but with practice you should be able to split it with two or three blows.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pierres de taille et moellons (Carrières)
DEF

Débiter le schiste ardoisier en travers du fil de la pierre à l'aide d'un ciseau.

Spanish

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