Could I use this to break up a massive boulder that is 3 feet long, 3 feet wide, and about 4 feet deep?
1023650
I can't say for sure, but if this is the same jack hammer that I bought a year or two ago, I would say yes, though it might take awhile. My jackhammer has been a wonder for the price. I would suspect that if you went after this boulder by breaking off the ends and working at it gradually, you would be able to do it.Good luck,Dennis
1023651
I used it to break up approximately 30 balls of concrete that were about half that size. Did it in a day! That hammer is cheap but gets the job done. Just makes sure it's oiled up properly.
1023652
You could but it would take an awfully long time! I bought it to break up some concrete in the basement and I wish I would've bought a larger model. I'd go with the Bosch, Dewalt, or Hilti large jack hammers.
1023653
It, of course depends upon what the boulder is made of and your determination. If it is solid granite without cracks I'd say "NO". If it is sandstone or has cracks you can work on .. maybe, but it will take a long time. You could use it todrill a hole and blast, but that's cheating.
1023654
Piece of cake. Just get some extra bits, and keep the oil filled on the unit.
1023655
I don't think so, although chipping off small pieces would be your only chance. 6" is the max thickness this thing could handle on concrete, and even then it worked best by doing small sections at a time. Unless the boulder is brittle, I don't think this jackhammer will do the job on a big boulder.
1023656
I can't say for sure, but if this is the same jack hammer that I bought a year or two ago, I would say yes, though it might take awhile. My jackhammer has been a wonder for the price. I would suspect that if you went after this boulder by breaking off the ends and working at it gradually, you would be able to do it. Good luck, Dennis
716998
I bought this for the same reason. I don't know what kind of rock you are dealing with, but it worked quite well for me.
1530956
Yes. Wrap the rock loosely in any fabric - towel, rag, whatever - and smack it with a hammer. Be careful not to have too much fun with that or you will have lots and lots of little rocks.
475542
This one isn't that powerful so I wouldn't recommend it. This company does sell one that would handle your need for varying depth and also climbs walls too.
221839
i never tried it --only had my sons lift quite large dirt-filled pots. I would think it would work for rocks as well, but can't say for sure.
1240328
Maybe 1 3/8" maximum. I use it to cut into stone and fracture it with chisel at the cut to break in half
674458
If you have any gravel I don't think it would work to well. You could lift it up a little so that it doesn't throw the rocks.
2280783
Not very easily. It is very difficult to control, and if you move even a fraction of an inch, it could break and fly off and hurt you. Use a drill press!
672085
Assuming it is metal or shingled, I wouldn't see why you couldn't.My only concerns would be if it is a rubber roof. Part of my house has a rubber roof and I am EXTREMELY cautious with anything that I do near or around it. I would not want a device (shovel or roof rake) to take a digger and gouge the rubber.
825862
Yes. But Keep in mind the torque you'll be putting on the entire structure by loading it 3 or 4 feet out.
717000
I would not - it would probably bend and become useless unless you were careful with the fulcrum point. I would use something heavier or dig it out first.
217525
Yes, if you have the proper tools! The rock is much larger than I had expected but we found another spot for it and it looks great.
1346783
Sure, I can't see a reason why it wouldn't work for stones. You just have to use the correct medium for rocks.
1424108
Yes, absolutely. I actually took out a patch that was 6'x6'. I would use it like a pick at the main parts and work out from there. The ground was super hard packed clay, so I felt it was easier than trying to dig it out with a shovel. You will not be disappointed with this tool. It has so many uses and is really well made. Money well spent.
1757479
Never tried that, but depending on how big the rock is and how you plan on polishing it, it may work.
529556
It would work for areas with large rock that you dont want to remove the whole rock, but it may not work well for soil.
171933
I don't know the answer to your question precisely. The shale is fairly small (meaning it won't go as far as coarser material), so I would guess at a 3" depth, you'd might get about 9 sq. feet.