Above the tropopause is the stratosphere. This layer extends from an average altitude of 11 to 50 kilometers above the Earth's surface. This stratosphere contains about 19.9% of the total mass found in the atmosphere. Very little weather occurs in the stratosphere.
Cutting slate slabs does not have to be complicated; with standard tools and a suitable type of blade, you should be able to manage without a problem. Step 1 - Mark the Cutting Line and Mount the Slate Slab. Find the location on the slate slab that you want to cut and use a marker pen or pencil to draw a line across it.ou can also place it on top of two other slate slabs â anything to create a stable surface will do. The area of the slate slab marked by the pencil line should be places in the center between the two wooden or slate blocks. Step 2 - Cutting the Slate Slab. Get the circular saw and place a suitable blade in it.
Prepping Slate. First, fasten the slate to the table, usually done with lag screws. Second, make the surface flat. Stretch two strings across the table lengthwise and staple it into the frame on each end (see illustration below). This string is going to be a guide to help make the surface flat.he table is now level and in its permanentnant position. Wax does not adhere to cold slate very well. Use a propane hand torch to pre-heat the seam, then drip wax onto the seam and spread it evenly as shown in the picture to the right. I usually spread the wax 1 to 2 inches on each side of the seam line.