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  1. 08-16-2007, 10:56 PM #1
    egon
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    Lakefront steps

    Spent a few hours splitting granite boulders for use in an set of steps on a lakeside hill. [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

    My first real attempt at splitting rock. [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

    This picture shows a rock with one side split off and the feathers and wedges installed in holes on the next piece to come off.

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  2. 08-16-2007, 10:59 PM #2
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    Re: Lakefront steps


    Another picture of same rock.

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  3. 08-16-2007, 11:01 PM #3
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    Re: Lakefront steps


    And the final product. One rough granite step yet to be placed! [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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    Re: Lakefront steps

    So what kind of drill did you use to drill in granite, and how long did it take to split that rock?
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  5. 08-17-2007, 01:10 AM #5
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    The drill is a 1/2 Makita hammer drill. That rock took about 1/2 an hour. I am drilling the holes too deep but that is on the learning curve. [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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  6. 08-17-2007, 01:09 PM #6
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    Re: Lakefront steps

    Egon, your said that step was done. Don't you have yet to chisel off any evidence of the drilling? [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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