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10-23-2012, 03:24 AM #1Senior Member
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Wouldn't be hard to outrun... Only one good leg ... I would just be running in circles..
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
You've never worked on a rock face or overhang and had a ton of rocks come down especially on a grade. I can attest from personal experience rocks can run very fast, faster than you.
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10-23-2012, 03:41 AM #2Incidere in dimidium
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Thanks a lot! With all this talk of natural stones, not only did I spend a bunch of time trying to see if there's any slate near Ottawa (plenty of shale but no slate as far as I can tell so far), but now I'm also going to get impatient waiting for my Zulu Grey to arrive.
EDIT: Seriously though, it would be wonderful to find something local that would work - best of luck in your search!Last edited by Cangooner; 10-23-2012 at 03:43 AM.
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It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
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10-23-2012, 05:18 PM #3Senior Member
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You could use pogoing to get away. Originally Posted by Wintchase
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10-23-2012, 07:41 PM #4Member
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I've found this company North Country Slate | Slate Roof & Natural Roofing Shingles
They sell many kinds of slate for roofing.
What do you think if some of their roof tiles will work for razors too?
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10-23-2012, 07:48 PM #5Senior Member
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Hard to say. From my experience a lot of these companies just ship in already made material from China as it is much cheaper for them then to quarry and dress their own material.
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10-23-2012, 08:47 PM #6< Banned User >
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I think that they probably would and i've been looking into a similar company here in Nova Scotia. There is one place that sells slate by the 'truck load' $100 for a 1/4 ton truck load... lol Originally Posted by Mist
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10-23-2012, 11:40 PM #7Stropping Addict
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Hey, have a look at this! Some rocks for you guys!
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10-24-2012, 12:37 AM #8< Banned User >
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LOL yeah, and do you see the price?? If I can take a 10 minute drive and hunt for them in the woods or on the shore of the bay, it'll be a lot cheaper Originally Posted by Scookum
I already found one piece of slateish material that took a dulled blade and got it cutting hair but i need to borrow my buddies belt sander to make it somewhat flat and a better shape! I'm determined to find something that works
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10-24-2012, 06:45 AM #9Senior Member
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You will find there is difference between rocks and bricks. Originally Posted by Scookum
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10-24-2012, 03:33 PM #10
Slate is really common stuff. These rock places charge because of the labor in making roofing tiles out of them or just as a handling fee. Slate is easy to get flat because it has really perfect cleavage. It has layers and the layers break clean. Just a hammer and chisel on the side and you have a nice flat piece.
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