Shaping flagstone slabs with slate scissors is the easiest and fastest way to form slabs up to 2 cm thick. Cut curves, straight lines, and notches with the Minera Slate Scissors, available for loan from most of our retailers. It requires no electricity, is easy to transport in a car, and is very simple to use.
A good tip is to lift the slab you are adjusting to and place the slab you want to shape slightly underneath.
Mark it with chalk along the edge. This will serve as your cutting guide.
Place the slab into the steel, positioned deep inside the shears’ opening, and push it forward as you press down.
It’s important to use only the innermost part of the shears, as that’s where you get the most power.
If a large portion needs to be removed, it’s best to do it in several stages.
Cut a small section first and work gradually until you’re about 1–2 cm from the chalk line. Then cut along the line for a perfectly shaped slab.
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