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Split large stones by drilling a series of holes 5/8 dia and 4 deep. 1 Use a pointed shovel to dig around the rock to expose its size and shape.Ģ Drill a series of ½-inch-diameter holes into the rock with an electric rotary hammer.ģ Blow dust from the holes with a bulb-type syringe.Ĥ Into each hole, drop two feathers and one wedge be sure the wedges are inserted between the feathers, and that the feathers face out toward the edge of the rock.ĥ Lightly tap each wedge with a hammer to tighten it into the hole.Ħ Next, use a 3-pound sledgehammer to alternately pound the wedges into the holes keep hitting the wedges a little at a time until the rock cracks.ħ Pry apart the split rock with a long-handled pry bar.Ĩ For very large boulders, rent a diesel-powered air compressor and rotary rock hammer.ĩ Drill a series of large holes into the rock, then insert the extra-large feathers and wedges.ġ0 Tap the wedges with a hammer to set them into the holes.ġ1 Use the pneumatic jackhammer to drive in the wedges and split the rock.ġ2 Pry off the broken rock pieces with a pry bar.ġ3 Continue drilling holes and spitting off pieces until the rock is gone. Heavy Duty Wedge and Feather Shims, Wedges and Shims Set, 10pcs Chrome Vanadium Alloy Steel Wedge and Feather Shims Concrete Granite Rock Stone Splitting Hand Tools, 5/8 Inch Plug 61.99 61. Granite Boulder Stone Splitting with Feather & Wedges Spring is almost here in Minnesota so it’s time to start another project or at least, start the next. Split large stones with ease (Set of 5 wedges and 10 feathers) Item F&W4SET.
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