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Offline Larry B
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« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2010, 05:38:00 pm »
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I suggest ya BLAST! Black powder ain't too expensive, easy to buy, easy to use and a whole lot easier & more fun than a Jackhammer!


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« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2010, 05:41:40 pm »
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Seen them while I was in Greece.

Not a Pneumatic hammer but Hydraulic.

They can blow through 3 foot of cement in about 10 seconds.

Never did figure out what the Stinger was made of.

One big lump of Tungsten?

BP is hard to come by any more but Paradox is cheep enough.

Just drill a 1/2 hole a little more then half way into the rock and put in a oz or so.

You can ignite it with a flash bulb or fuse.    God , I hope the security folks did not see this.   Wise

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« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2010, 07:55:56 pm »
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You may try asking some questions of a jackhammer user. Maybe someone is an authority on it on this site-Who knows? Looks like really topugh work whenever I've seen fellows using one...all that pounding has to take a toll on the body after using one for some time...

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« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2010, 12:56:05 am »
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Thanks to all for their suggestions. Due to certain logistical reasons, blasting is NOT an option, unfortunately.
Homefire: the "stinger" of the hydraulic breaker (we normally call it a chisel) is made from tempered hardened alloy steel.

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« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2010, 10:01:08 am »
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Always work with as sharp a bit as you can get. Dull bits are dangerous.

I suggest using your thigh for the majority of support on the jackhammer in sort of a crouched position and at an angle. This lets the bit fall away from you when you slide out and is much easier on your back.

Never use your feet to guide a bit!! I know people that have lost toes and feet from a bit breaking off half way up and then landing on feet while still hammering away.

Work in smaller pieces. Trying to break off too much at once usually leads to stuck bits and much more work in the end.

I know this is an old post but I hope it helps.

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Keep your knees bent slightly to avoid injuring your back.

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« Reply #16 on: April 08, 2010, 08:38:54 pm »
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Thank you Okinaw55 and Axe227 for the tips and advice. Though this post may be old, the info you've shared with me will most certainly be useful in the future! Smiley

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