How to Fix Rock

thinkxingu · 05-20-2019, 04:29 PM

Hi!
I've got this rock sticking out that's right where I would like to park. It appears maybe big enough not to simply dig it out/rebury it. Thoughts to get below ground level?

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ishoot308 · 05-20-2019, 04:37 PM

Demolition hammer would take that out. You can’t rent or even buy them fairly reasonable. I bought this one for my island camp last year and it works amazingly well! Made short order of some big rocks I need to cap off. Just keep working away at it and in no time it will be gone!

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dan

thinkxingu · 05-20-2019, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Demolition hammer would take that out. You can’t rent or even buy them fairly reasonable. I bought this one for my island camp last year and it works amazingly well! Made short order of some big rocks I need to cap off. Just keep working away at it and in no time it will be gone!

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dan

Looks like ~$95/day to rent. For $180, it probably makes sense to buy and resell. Unless, of course, you want to offer your services for some delicious beverages and/or BBQ!

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kawishiwi · 05-20-2019, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Looks like ~$95/day to rent. For $180, it probably makes sense to buy and resell. Unless, of course, you want to offer your services for some delicious beverages and/or BBQ!

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You might want to have a LOT of bbq & bev available for consoling all of your neighbors who will listen to that thing "sing" for a few days.

loonguy · 05-20-2019, 05:08 PM

The rock appears to be a regular shape, with flat surfaces and right angles as if it was placed there as a border to a driveway. Perhaps digging around the edges and a crowbar would do the trick if it is not very deep. Of course, looks are sometimes deceiving and the jack hammer might be necessary.

thinkxingu · 05-20-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by loonguy

The rock appears to be a regular shape, with flat surfaces and right angles as if it was placed there as a border to a driveway. Perhaps digging around the edges and a crowbar would do the trick if it is not very deep. Of course, looks are sometimes deceiving and the jack hammer might be necessary.

There's nothing else there that would make me think it was placed on purpose, but maybe it's worth a few minutes of digging...

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RUGMAN · 05-20-2019, 06:38 PM

I rented an electric jackhammer for $95.00, was done in about three hours,
no problems, I think $95.00 was for the whole day from taylor rental in Belmont

ishoot308 · 05-20-2019, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RUGMAN

I rented an electric jackhammer for $95.00, was done in about three hours,
no problems, I think $95.00 was for the whole day from taylor rental in Belmont

I was going to say 2-3 hours max. It really all depends on the size of the hammer you get. I would get the biggest one you can handle and a six pack or two....of apple juice.... and have fun! Your arms will feel 10’ long when your done as it’s quite a workout!

Dan

MAXUM · 05-20-2019, 06:59 PM

http://www.ecobust.com/

Never used it before but may be worth a try. Pretty cool!

thinkxingu · 05-20-2019, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

http://www.ecobust.com/

Never used it before but may be worth a try. Pretty cool!

I saw that, but for $40 it's a little risk because some people report it not working. Also, since I have to drill anyway, it's not like I'm saving a ton of work.

What was the rental company that has half-priced midweek? FLL has posted about it a million times...

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8gv · 05-20-2019, 07:14 PM

What is drilling into granite like?

I think the picture above shows a drill mark.

If so, this rock may have dimensions only slightly larger than what is visible.

I suggest some exploratory digging.

BTW... if one is very nearsighted and thus prone to retinal detachment, leave the jack hammering to others!

thinkxingu · 05-20-2019, 07:16 PM

Just found it--Rand's Hardware!

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Top-Water · 05-20-2019, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

I think the picture above shows a drill mark.

I see it also, one of the first things I noticed.

It's not rocket science to break it into smaller pieces. Feather and wedges

Hillcountry · 05-20-2019, 09:36 PM

I agree on the rectangular piece of granite that is just tipped over and appears partially submerged in the soil. Probably a very expensive piece of granite if lifted and righted. Need some kind of equipment to accomplish this though.

fatlazyless · 05-21-2019, 05:48 AM

For an electric demolition hammer, Rand's Hardware on Main St in beautiful Plymouth, NH has a large selection of rental equipment including skid steers, small excavators, ditch witch, & log splitters.

While the big machines don't get a 50% discount, on Wednesday starting at 7-am, something like a demo hammer is a half price rental. Wednesdays are half price rental day.

Rand's Hardware ....... in biz since 1908 .... and some of their employees have been there since 1908!

A Caterpillar excavator with a demo hammer attached is the perfect tool for leveling that rock! .... except no discount on excavators?

SAB1 · 05-21-2019, 06:42 AM

Use a hammer drill and a one and an eighth inch bit. Drill holes about ten inches apart. Get some betonomite mix according directions and that will be the end of the rock in few days.

allmostthere · 05-21-2019, 07:18 PM

How about just get a load of gravel delivered and bury it? A lot less work than jackhammering or drilling and splitting...

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thinkxingu · 05-21-2019, 08:15 PM

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How about just get a load of gravel delivered and bury it? A lot less work than jackhammering or drilling and splitting...

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That would be around 10" of gravel!

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SIKSUKR · 05-30-2019, 02:09 PM

Sure looks like a piece of granite that was split.Bet its not that deep in the ground.

ApS · 05-30-2019, 07:27 PM

Agree!

Probably placed upright to mark some object, survey marker, or other dimension.

Dig around the middle of one side—far enough to measure: I'll bet it's some "even" number of inches.

LIforrelaxin · 05-31-2019, 08:39 AM

Do A little digging around it, and see just how big it is... If it is not very big, and something that could be removed with a small tractor, and used in landscaping somewhere, that a landscaping company my be willing to come take it off your hands, it is a nice looking slab....

thinkxingu · 05-31-2019, 09:02 AM

One of my neighbors at camp is bringing in a skid steer this weekend and has offered to play around with it for a bit. I'll letchoo all know what we find!

swnoel · 06-01-2019, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Hi!
I've got this rock sticking out that's right where I would like to park. It appears maybe big enough not to simply dig it out/rebury it. Thoughts to get below ground level?

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I wouldn't play game rent an excavator!

ApS · 06-01-2019, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Hi! I've got this rock sticking out that's right where I would like to park. It appears maybe big enough not to simply dig it out/rebury it. Thoughts to get below ground level?

Use a pressure washer: If the process is going too slowly, park your truck's front tire on it.

Geneva Point · 06-03-2019, 09:05 AM

I agree with SAB1. Here's a homedepot link for the products. I've used it successfully on a much larger rock in my yard. Following the directions is important.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/ECOBUST-...B111/203335349

marcucci · 06-04-2019, 08:08 PM

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One of my neighbors at camp is bringing in a skid steer this weekend and has offered to play around with it for a bit. I'll letchoo all know what we find!

How did it go? I was up that weekend but I am far enough away I don't think I'd even hear you hammering it.

thinkxingu · 06-04-2019, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by marcucci

How did it go? I was up that weekend but I am far enough away I don't think I'd even hear you hammering it.

Some wood work went long, so I wasn't able to connect with him. I think the machine was picked up today, so I'll be moving to non-explosive demolition stuff. I'll be up midweek to connect our new AC but the weekend after I may work on it. Don't forget to stop up!

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05-20-2019, 04:29 PM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,598 Thanks: 698 Thanked 716 Times in 427 Posts	How to Fix Rock Hi! I've got this rock sticking out that's right where I would like to park. It appears maybe big enough not to simply dig it out/rebury it. Thoughts to get below ground level? Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Tapatalk

05-20-2019, 04:37 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 4,363 Thanks: 1,567 Thanked 3,174 Times in 1,227 Posts	Demolition hammer would take that out. You can’t rent or even buy them fairly reasonable. I bought this one for my island camp last year and it works amazingly well! Made short order of some big rocks I need to cap off. Just keep working away at it and in no time it will be gone! https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

05-21-2019, 05:48 AM	#15
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,565 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 199 Thanked 537 Times in 402 Posts	For an electric demolition hammer, Rand's Hardware on Main St in beautiful Plymouth, NH has a large selection of rental equipment including skid steers, small excavators, ditch witch, & log splitters. While the big machines don't get a 50% discount, on Wednesday starting at 7-am, something like a demo hammer is a half price rental. Wednesdays are half price rental day. Rand's Hardware ....... in biz since 1908 .... and some of their employees have been there since 1908! A Caterpillar excavator with a demo hammer attached is the perfect tool for leveling that rock! .... except no discount on excavators? __________________ Down & out, livn that Walmart side of the lake!

05-21-2019, 06:42 AM	#16
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rowley MA / Tuftonboro Posts: 748 Thanks: 107 Thanked 174 Times in 128 Posts	Use a hammer drill and a one and an eighth inch bit. Drill holes about ten inches apart. Get some betonomite mix according directions and that will be the end of the rock in few days. Last edited by SAB1; 05-22-2019 at 06:50 AM.

05-30-2019, 02:09 PM	#19
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 Thanks: 215 Thanked 899 Times in 508 Posts	Sure looks like a piece of granite that was split.Bet its not that deep in the ground. __________________ SIKSUKR

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05-20-2019, 05:08 PM	#5
loonguy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Moultonborough near the Loon Center Posts: 117 Thanks: 28 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts	The rock appears to be a regular shape, with flat surfaces and right angles as if it was placed there as a border to a driveway. Perhaps digging around the edges and a crowbar would do the trick if it is not very deep. Of course, looks are sometimes deceiving and the jack hammer might be necessary.

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05-20-2019, 06:38 PM	#7
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 188 Thanks: 35 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	I rented an electric jackhammer for $95.00, was done in about three hours, no problems, I think $95.00 was for the whole day from taylor rental in Belmont

05-20-2019, 06:59 PM	#9
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hooksett, NH & Bear Island, NH Posts: 2,195 Thanks: 197 Thanked 1,409 Times in 571 Posts	http://www.ecobust.com/ Never used it before but may be worth a try. Pretty cool!

05-20-2019, 07:14 PM	#11
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,169 Thanks: 24 Thanked 354 Times in 220 Posts	What is drilling into granite like? I think the picture above shows a drill mark. If so, this rock may have dimensions only slightly larger than what is visible. I suggest some exploratory digging. BTW... if one is very nearsighted and thus prone to retinal detachment, leave the jack hammering to others!

05-20-2019, 07:16 PM	#12
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,598 Thanks: 698 Thanked 716 Times in 427 Posts	Just found it--Rand's Hardware! Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Tapatalk

05-20-2019, 09:36 PM	#14
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 874 Thanked 418 Times in 268 Posts	I agree on the rectangular piece of granite that is just tipped over and appears partially submerged in the soil. Probably a very expensive piece of granite if lifted and righted. Need some kind of equipment to accomplish this though.

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05-21-2019, 07:18 PM	#17
allmostthere Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alton Bay/central MA Posts: 16 Thanks: 10 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	How about just get a load of gravel delivered and bury it? A lot less work than jackhammering or drilling and splitting... Sent from my SM-T377V using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-30-2019, 07:27 PM	#20
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipesaukee & Florida Posts: 4,521 Thanks: 967 Thanked 440 Times in 321 Posts	Or UFO? Agree! Probably placed upright to mark some object, survey marker, or other dimension. Dig around the middle of one side—far enough to measure: I'll bet it's some "even" number of inches. __________________ .Sailing—Good for you and good for the world... ...and you won't stink...

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05-31-2019, 08:39 AM	#21
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,292 Thanks: 801 Thanked 667 Times in 362 Posts	Do A little digging around it, and see just how big it is... If it is not very big, and something that could be removed with a small tractor, and used in landscaping somewhere, that a landscaping company my be willing to come take it off your hands, it is a nice looking slab.... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

05-31-2019, 09:02 AM	#22
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,598 Thanks: 698 Thanked 716 Times in 427 Posts	One of my neighbors at camp is bringing in a skid steer this weekend and has offered to play around with it for a bit. I'll letchoo all know what we find!

06-03-2019, 09:05 AM	#25
Geneva Point Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 48 Thanks: 6 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	I agree with SAB1. Here's a homedepot link for the products. I've used it successfully on a much larger rock in my yard. Following the directions is important. https://www.homedepot.com/p/ECOBUST-...B111/203335349

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