I bought some slate but now I want to drill a hole in it. How can I drill slate? Slate can be drilled with a normal electric drill or better yet is to use a drill press. The drill press will drill the hole straight without it going from side to side. Use a masonry drill bit. This bit is used to drill stone, brick and mortar. Always use a new sharp bit and plenty of water to keep your drill bit cool. Keep your slate wet all times, this makes it easier to drill and remember to clamp your slate down to the table or drilling plate. This way when you break through the opposite side the slate won't spin, chip or slip out. As with all slate and rock drilling, cutting or chiseling, wear safety glasses or goggles. _http://www.fountainsnslate.com/faq#11_ (http://www.fountainsnslate.com/faq#11) Best wishes, Barbara Hass, retired librarian ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).