What are the parts of a slate guillotine?
What are the parts of a slate guillotine? |
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Blade |
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A standard slate guillotine uses a blade to cut slate up to 7mm thick. The blade is held in place by the arm of the guillotine and is usually replaceable. | |||
Handle |
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One end of the guillotine’s arm has a handle, which is sometimes PVC covered. The handle is pushed down to force the blade through the slate. | |||
Hole punch |
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Some slate guillotines have a hole-punching facility, which consists of a punch pin located on the arm.
The punch pin, which is usually replaceable, is used to create a hole in slate so that it can be hung on the roof. |
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Mounting hook |
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Standard slate guillotines are small enough to be carried onto the roof, and used there.
You can even purchase slate guillotines with a mounting hook, so that you can hook the guillotine onto the roof where you’re working. |
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