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Ledge and Boulder demo

Someotherguy ยท 2011-09-17 00:17

Some vids for you. Jason [video]http://youtu.be/dP2N8bXQMe8[/video]

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  1. #1Dominion 4102011-09-18 11:03

    Hi, Nice way to deal with boulders etc... What is the product you are using? Dominion

  2. #2Someotherguy2011-09-18 20:36

    Hi Dominion. Im using a process of deflagration. I just drill a small hole, drop in what amounts to a blank round, (think of a ramset round), move to a safe distance and set it off pnumatically. Jason

  3. #3carlsharp2011-09-19 00:26

    Hey Jason can you define 'ledge' in the context of what you do? I only know it as a narrow shelf on a cliff and I can't imagine there are a lot of them that need blasting....

  4. #4Someotherguy2011-09-19 00:47

    Hi Carl. Here in Maine ledged is usually defined as bedrock, but can also mean any large buried boulder. There are a variety of situations that people hire me for. Heres a few. Boulder sticking out in the lawn and person is tired of mowing around it. Digging out for the septic tank and they hit ledge. Boulder/ledge tips sticking out in driveway. Digging out for basement and they hit ledge. Thanks. Jason

  5. #5leisureexpress2011-10-09 11:40

    Has anyone tried this expanding grout stuff? Dexpan: http://www.dexpan.com/index.aspx Bustar: http://demolitiontechnologies.com/

  6. #6Someotherguy2011-10-09 14:06

    The expanding grout works, but you need to drill large holes to pour it into. Jason

  7. #7Someotherguy2011-10-12 13:07

    http://www.youtube.com/user/MaineLedgeandStone?feature=mhee More vids uploaded!

  8. #8jjrockbustrr2011-11-05 23:19

    Ive used this expansion grout on bedrock 70' down in Queens NYC at the East side Access. Depending on the conditions it can both ways. For it to work U need about 1and7/8" holes. U want to make sure the holes are clean and dry. Some spots we used the stuff were low spots, and there was a ton of groundwater. These areas didnt break well. Which brings up my next point, U want to have an open face or edge to have for a relief point for the rock to break. one thing the stuff will definitely work good on is boulders. But just make sure U dont drill the holes all the way thru, or u will have to stuff the bottoms with paper so the chemical dosnt leak out.

  9. #9Someotherguy2011-12-10 22:30

    Hey all! New vids posted! http://www.youtube.com/user/MaineLedgeandStone Jason

  10. #10DigDug2011-12-11 11:23

    Looks good ! What are u drilling with hammer drill? I will keep you in mind if I need a boulder split. doug

  11. #11Someotherguy2011-12-11 12:44

    Hi Doug. I use bosch and makita hammer drills. Check your inbox, I sent you my contact info. Jason

  12. #12Someotherguy2012-04-07 21:22

    A few more vids uploaded. http://www.youtube.com/user/MaineLedgeandStone

  13. #13DigDug2012-05-08 22:03

    Jason , just gave your name to man from Auburn for rock splitting in his cellar. doug

  14. #14Someotherguy2012-05-09 09:45

    Thank you Doug! Jason