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Oliver Bowles

 
9781331938927: The Technology of Slate (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the full craft of slate—from quarry to finished product. This nonfiction overview explains how slate is mined, split, shaped, and finished, with practical details about machinery, safety, and waste reduction that drive the industry.

This edition compiles essential methods, plant layouts, and transportation ideas used in slate mills and quarries. It also covers how different slates perform in the field and how industry standards guide production, quality, and by‑product use. Read it to understand how workers turn raw slate into roofing slates, school slates, and other products.


  • Quarrying and rock structures that affect block removal and plan

  • Techniques for splitting, trimming, and final sizing of slates

  • Equipment layouts, mill plans, and flow sheets for slate production

  • Waste management and by‑product uses to improve efficiency



Ideal for readers of industrial technology, mining engineering, and historical studies of manufacturing.

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