Replacing a Slate using an old handsaw Have you ever tried this? If you’ve ever tried removing a slate with a slate ripper especially near the ridge line chances are you will break other slates trying to pull the nails out. I stopped using a slate ripper years ago since using an old handsaw to cut through the nails making the slate easily slide out without forcing up the slates above. I then marked the slate and cut out using my Dewalt 5” Grinder Give it ago next time you need to take a slate ou