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DIY Jackhammers jaygreg 04-10-2008
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Posted by jaygreg on April 10, 2008, 6:15 pm
A friend needs about 60 feet of a city sidewalk removed. I suggested he rent
a jackhammer and I'd help. We're both fit and husky. I plan to handle the
hammer. Any tricks or techniques I should know about before I start?



Posted by Ralph on April 10, 2008, 6:30 pm
ibuprofen and lots of it, you will peel your fingers
off the handle by days end because of stiff joints


>A friend needs about 60 feet of a city sidewalk removed. I suggested he
>rent a jackhammer and I'd help. We're both fit and husky. I plan to handle
>the hammer. Any tricks or techniques I should know about before I start?
>



Posted by PeterD on April 11, 2008, 9:33 am

>ibuprofen and lots of it, you will peel your fingers
>off the handle by days end because of stiff joints
>
>
>>A friend needs about 60 feet of a city sidewalk removed. I suggested he
>>rent a jackhammer and I'd help. We're both fit and husky. I plan to handle
>>the hammer. Any tricks or techniques I should know about before I start?
>>
>

For best results take the ibuprofen in 800 mg doses, as that is the
amount needed to treat inflmation. (that's four 200 mg tablets).

Then consider some Ben-Gay or other rub, a heat pad, and a lover who
will consent to rub sweet smelling oil into your aching shoulders!
<bg>

Posted by hawgeye on April 10, 2008, 7:50 pm

>A friend needs about 60 feet of a city sidewalk removed. I suggested he
>rent a jackhammer and I'd help. We're both fit and husky. I plan to handle
>the hammer. Any tricks or techniques I should know about before I start?

Know where your feet are at all times.



Posted by Edward Hennessey on April 10, 2008, 7:57 pm
jaygreg wrote:
> A friend needs about 60 feet of a city sidewalk removed. I
> suggested
> he rent a jackhammer and I'd help. We're both fit and husky. I
> plan
> to handle the hammer. Any tricks or techniques I should know
> about
> before I start?

To prevent "white finger" from the vibration, tape some hot water
pipe foam
insulation on the handles if they are insufficiently padded. Work
to a free face, i.e.
start on the outside and work outwards. Get the heaviest
jackhammer you can
rent and make sure your towable compressor supports it.

Alternatively, if you are feeling really muscular, get 12 pound or
larger sledges, pad the
handle with the pipe foam and have at it. On safety, remember what
has already been
said, note if there are any hot elements on the hammer and wear a
cartridge respirator
and wraparound safety glasses.

Regards,

Edward Hennessey



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