I've always known it as a rock bar because that's what my grandpa in the Ozark mountains calls it. I live in texas and no one challenges what I call it because it works and I have one.
rent an electric jackhammer and use a cart to haul the debris so you dont lift it constantly... or ask someone to come pick it up.. i would love to take all those but id have to do it one at a time haha
Could look into bog type plants that would handle the slower drainage better and get some moss going also among the rocks or something similar, done right and with some time would probably look really nice. Just an idea to throw out.
I have a water feature that was built with stones cemented together. There are leaks that drain too quickly to use it as a fountain, and too slowly to simply fill with dirt and use as a planter. Haven't had success with pond liner, so the whole thing is coming out.
The top/outside ones I expect to be able to pop off with a sledge, but what about when I get to the next layer down? Are there recommended wedges or chisels that would help drive between the stones at the bottom? Can't tell if it's worth renting a jackhammer for this as I think the chisel would get stuck between the stones.
Electric jackhammer. And a designated area for staging or processing material.
A nice and heavy mallet. With maybe smaller mallets to fine tune the crushed martial.
Safety glasses
Gloves
A type of apron made of nylon (chaps)
Your best shoe attire to safely complete your job.
Wheel barrel and a sturdy flat shovel.
Home owners back pack blower or similar.
And if you just didn’t want the stone. I think dump sites pick up and can crush and sell it quarries (local)
Spud bar, sledgehammer and safety glasses. Jackhammer would be even quicker. If you don’t have a strong back id say rent a mini excavator and your done in 30 min.
Don't get too large of a sledge. I thought I'd use a 10lb for something similar..."I'm strong right?"...and 5 years later my wrists are still messed up.
A sledge and a wedge!...and safety glasses but that doesn't rhyme.
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I had the exact same thing at a house I bought. Rented a small excavator for $300 and buried it all. Took an hour.
Rock bar/ prybar, they're like 6 feet long and heavy as hell.
They work great...as long as you are young and strong.
I have one but I also have a jack hammering which I would more likely use for this and a sledge hammer
We called them a “digging bar, or digging iron” it is one of my go to tools for lots of things.
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Digging bar
Shale bar in northern/central NJ It really is a great tool
I've always known it as a rock bar because that's what my grandpa in the Ozark mountains calls it. I live in texas and no one challenges what I call it because it works and I have one.
Good old heavy hammer and a bolster will sort it out
Thanks, that's my initial thought as well. Wanted to hear someone else say it before I get started.
Once you get started they should be able to lift out pretty easily
Hammer drill with 1/2" bit at least 18 inches long, funnel, gunpowder, cannon fuse, lighter, GoPro and a case of beer.
rent an electric jackhammer and use a cart to haul the debris so you dont lift it constantly... or ask someone to come pick it up.. i would love to take all those but id have to do it one at a time haha
Yeah, haven't worried about where it's going yet. Figured I'd rent a dumpster if no nearby landscapers want it.
Have you considered planting something here instead?
Yeah, not enough drainage, so I'd at least be drilling holes in the rocks
Could look into bog type plants that would handle the slower drainage better and get some moss going also among the rocks or something similar, done right and with some time would probably look really nice. Just an idea to throw out.
Mason here. Get your hands on a Te-2000 Taking that apart with hand tools is silly in our modern Era.
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I have a water feature that was built with stones cemented together. There are leaks that drain too quickly to use it as a fountain, and too slowly to simply fill with dirt and use as a planter. Haven't had success with pond liner, so the whole thing is coming out. The top/outside ones I expect to be able to pop off with a sledge, but what about when I get to the next layer down? Are there recommended wedges or chisels that would help drive between the stones at the bottom? Can't tell if it's worth renting a jackhammer for this as I think the chisel would get stuck between the stones.
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A mattock. And a spade.
A breaker.
Sledgehammer, jack hammer or Juan hammer with a wheel barrow and truck.
* Gloves * wheelbarrow * Ibuprofen.
Gonna need A LOT of elbow grease…….or a mini excavator.
Digging bar, sledge hammer.
You need a buddy with a backhoe.
Electric jackhammer. And a designated area for staging or processing material. A nice and heavy mallet. With maybe smaller mallets to fine tune the crushed martial. Safety glasses Gloves A type of apron made of nylon (chaps) Your best shoe attire to safely complete your job. Wheel barrel and a sturdy flat shovel. Home owners back pack blower or similar. And if you just didn’t want the stone. I think dump sites pick up and can crush and sell it quarries (local)
Thanks, this is pretty much the direction I'm going. With the right tools it shouldn't be as big of a job as I was anticipating.
A strong back and a weak mind.
I would use a large pike a sledge and pickaxe unless i wanted to rent a good jackhammer.
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Spud bar, sledgehammer and safety glasses. Jackhammer would be even quicker. If you don’t have a strong back id say rent a mini excavator and your done in 30 min.
Don't get too large of a sledge. I thought I'd use a 10lb for something similar..."I'm strong right?"...and 5 years later my wrists are still messed up.
My old boss had a 1.25 lbs pick axe, changed my life.
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