Thread: American Slate

well i ran in to an old friend and we were catching up on life in our conversation he told me he works at a slate company so guess what fell into my lap . some slate quarried in the good ol usa. i got three pieces 8x3x1/2 one is green the other is purple&green and the other is red.the red slate is the hardest slate that i have come across.the first pics are of the stones dry and wet the last pic's are of the red slate with AJ's LM and a vintage purple slate just to compare the color difference enjoy ! PIC HEAVY!

Thats some good looking slate ! did you try any of them yet?

You want some good old American Slate? Here's what you do. Go to Wurtzboro New York. The is an old abandoned railroad tunnel that goes under the state highway. The tunnel is almost a mile long and is rock cut. The entire tunnel is cut through slate. if you go in there are huge chunks that have fallen from the ceiling and it's there for the taking by the ton. Of course if you go in and a chunk falls on you don't blame me-har har.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You want some good old American Slate? Here's what you do. Go to Wurtzboro New York. The is an old abandoned railroad tunnel that goes under the state highway. The tunnel is almost a mile long and is rock cut. The entire tunnel is cut through slate. if you go in there are huge chunks that have fallen from the ceiling and it's there for the taking by the ton. Of course if you go in and a chunk falls on you don't blame me-har har.

holy cow Wurtzboro ny only a 41 minute drive from me. just about the same amought of time i drive to work.

So wait the tunnel goes under future 86.
south of Sullivan air port.
is it near Wurtzboro mountain road.

I have heard there is a crave in harrimen state part also.
There are abrondone missel solo in Nyack some where.

Originally Posted by Martin103

Thats some good looking slate ! did you try any of them yet?

not yet i do have two lapped.

I've always wondered if there were any American slates that would be good for honing. I know that around here, the slate and shale are supposed to be rich in silica. Only problem is getting to it(damn glacial dumping ground).

After work i should post a picture of a rock i have made knives sharp with that i found
in a pile of rocks. The only flaw it has is that it has one corner that's a different grit.
but i stop using it cause i don't want to flatten it all the way and make it lose.
The cool rock look.

I have gotten some purple slate as well, after lapping the surface has a glossy-satin look, almost reflective. I use mine after my coticule sometimes when the razor is being cross. Also got some small pieces i use great for knives. Slow but fine grain. But all naturals are different, next slate i pick up might be worthless.