QWORK Stone Splitter 9/16" Heavy Duty Wedge and Feather Shims for Concrete Marble Granite Rock
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Yes, you are correct. I, too, own a 1/2-inch drill that was incapable of drilling the hole I required. So I went out and bought a semi-truck. Then there's no problem with the industrial version at the next size up. The system was flawless in its operation - Three holes in a line, plus a couple of hammer taps If you're lucky, you might be able to borrow a similar drill from a friend or neighbor. This is something I couldn't do in this location.
9/16" Keep in mind that the feathers will mostly go into the hole, and the shim point will only go into the feathers; then, with a hammer, gently tap the shims into the feathers to spread the rock. I've been using feathers and shims for over a year to break up rocks on my ranch where we make "roads / paths."
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I did a couple more splits to break the boulder down into more manageable chunks, and they were just as simple. br>br>With the exception of being dusty, the splitters have suffered no deformations or damage. The o-ring is made of rubber A nice touch is the use of rings. They not only keep the three pieces bundled and organized, but they also prevent one of them from slipping and sliding all the way to the bottom of the hole. br>br>As you can see, I drilled quite deep holes for this split. Other splits were accomplished by drilling holes only an inch beyond the depth of the outer pieces, which worked just as well. It's sufficient to have 4 to 5 inches. This is a flawless 5-star rating. br>br> a five-star product.
What you pay for is exactly what you get! With these wedges, I've split a lot of rocks. They appear to function properly. If you're just breaking up simple stones and can drill straight holes with a decent drill, the extremely low price is well worth it. Although the quality isn't professional, it's a good value for money. br>br>The wedge is exactly what it says it is: a steel wedge. The shims are the weak point of these (and similar amazon products). The shims are only 2 no matter which size you order. It's about 5 inches long (or so). That leaves you with only two options. 5 inches of force is directed outward. It makes no difference whether your wedge is 4 inches or 8 inches long; the shim is what makes contact with the rock and pushes it. br>br>When it comes to stone splitting, the basic math is 3 - The thickness of a stone you can split is approximately 4 times the length of the wedges. So a 4" feather/wedge could theoretically split a 16-inch stone with ease. Instead of breaking through with these tiny shims, you'll frequently crack and split the stone's surface - Especially when it comes to rounded boulders. I've had them fail in this manner several times, resulting in a long day of re-enactment. Instead of producing, you should be drilling and rescuing your stuck wedges. Try it for yourself. br>br> They come at a reasonable price.
At times, the o ring system used to hold the pieces together can be inconvenient. I've had the ring come off a few times. If you pay attention to your technique, the rig will remain intact. Splits concrete blocks without causing any damage to the tool.
800 pounds each) were delivered for landscaping, and some of them were too large or awkwardly shaped to be moved. The rocks were split in 20 minutes with the proper drill bit, a hammer drill, and these tools. I had no idea it was that simple.
A good hammer drill, as well as a concrete or stone drill bit, are required. These will easily split any rock if you can drill a hole deep enough into it. The key, I discovered, is to get a good drill bit; the one Amazon recommended wasn't suitable for rock drilling. These wedges, on the other hand, performed admirably and were simple to use. I split a few rocks and they all held up well.
I looked up the question on Google. This is what the wedges demonstrated. It was a cinch to use!.
I had some decomposed granite that I needed to cut down to size, and these fit the bill perfectly.
If I had a more powerful drill, I believe I would have gotten better results. in order to drill deeper holes in concrete So I can't fault the product; they do the job, but they're a little pricey in my opinion.
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