01
Fabrication tools
A slate hammer and stake can punch holes and create traditional cuts. Guillotine-style cutters and specialty shears may improve production on suitable material. The tool must match slate thickness and the finish required.
02
Removal and repair tools
A slate ripper reaches concealed nails behind an existing piece. Hook-setting tools, sheet-metal tools and templates support repair work. Improvised prying often breaks neighboring slates.
03
Access and layout tools
Roof ladders, brackets, planks, lifts and fall-protection equipment support safe access. Chalk lines, gauges and measuring tools keep courses, exposures and patterns consistent.