Rock Splitting

Splitting basalt rocks from near Mt Adams for use in an upcoming retaining wall project.
Demonstrating feather and wedge splitting technique as well as trimming and scoring stone with stone busters.
Hand tools by Trow and Holden
Rotary Hammer is Makita HR4013C

[@nickroy3293]

It is absolutely amazing when young people undertake such a monumental task. Most people will never know the work that goes into this time consuming and heavy endeavour. Good luck

[@steveb1739]

A Stonemason of note! Well done Sam!

[@ccabrera2]

I really liked your video. I am starting a similar project and had a question. Where can I find those wedges and shims?
Thanks. I would really appreciate a response.
Carlos

[@samstults6953]

I got the wedges and shims on Ebay from the seller toolhut5. www.ebay.com/itm/264782932935 They are cheap Chinese ones, I sanded them smooth since they had rough edges. You need a minimum of 8 sets. The link is for a set of 14.
You need 1/2" carbide tipped drill bits. I got these, they are 8" www.ebay.com/itm/132958221901 from seller ghsu2ia3. If you use 3 bits and alternate, the bits don't get too hot and burn up. I drilled hundreds of holes and still using the first 3 bits that I got.

[@robakrobakie5473]

can you read stone? you use a lot of holes dude

[@davidseslar5798]

Ultra-basic rock splitting! :)

[@robakrobakie5473]

drill marks look very unsightly🤷🏻‍♂️