Yep and it works well too. Too well. The break you get with that type of
tool is very vertical, suitable for laying floor tile. If the vertical edge
is what you want, then get this tool. If you wish the tapered, split slab
look then root around in your tool box for anything with jaws, pad them and
twist the edges off the slate. With slate, the edges come off in layers at
the area of the jaws. Don't forget the safety goggles with either type of
tool. Pipe wrenches are very common and the angle of the jaws makes the
twisting much easier than a straight wrench. But a straight wrench will
work.

By the way, the tool Jim is talking about makes a good , cheap trunk
splitter with a little creative grinding on the jaws and the stop. You can
even use it to make a root cutter with slightly different jaw grinding if
you need a big one. Have fun - jay

Jay Beckenbach - Melrose, FL - Zone 8b/9a -




-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Lewis ]

I've found 'stock' sized floor tile of slate (18" sq, 12" sq,
etc.) which
can be broken around the edges with a pipe wrench. This would
give a light
but natural slab sized for a small to medium sized planting. I
like the
natural look. I'm looking at possibly planting on a thicker
flagstone,
primarily for the look. Have fun - jay

Jay Beckenbach - Melrose, FL - Zone 8b/9a -


You can buy a tool (looks like a root cutter, but the jaws don't
quite meet) that is designed to chip the edges of floor tiles.
Mine cost $3.95 at Home Depot.

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