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Collyweston Slating: Changes in Technology
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Slating Technology

1. Changes in method of raising the slates to the slater
2. Changes in scaffolding materials
3. Changes in health and safety measures
4. Changes in drilling of holes in slates
5. Changes in use of tools i.e: diamond electric saw
6. Changes in method of transportation of slate

David says:

"We were drilling holes and of course pegging the holes- now of course because now we've got masonry drills- masonry drills- we can drill the holes through- that's an advance, but it's still really- I would term it a-a reference- a good green product because there's very little energy used- obviously- apart from mechanical diggers used when they are going to and from the quarry but it's mostly labour- man labour..so there is very little change."

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