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    What is the best way to break large rocks?

    I heard that I could drill holes in the rocks and fill the holes with water during the winter. When the water freezes and expands it will crack the rocks. Has anybody tried this?

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    +3  Views: 2414 Answers: 9 Posted: 14 years ago
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      if your not in any kind of a rush it will work another method is called "feather and wedge"translastion a sledge hammer and an iron as well as elbow grease.
      14 years ago. Rating: 3
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        I just use another big rock to bust up big rocks.. But then I'm old and I live in a cave and draw stick people on the wall with burnt firewood and drag my wife around by the hair.
        14 years ago. Rating: 3
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          eggplant

          Cruel.
          commented 14 years ago
          Vinny

          Yeah, cruel but its my job.. Its what i do..
          commented 14 years ago
          I have never heard of this method, but in theory it could work. If not hire a jack hammer.
          14 years ago. Rating: 3
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            First you need a rock drill,then a jack hammer & a set of 'FOX wedges.You drill the rock,insert the wedges then the jack hammer bit goes between the wedges,Simple.
            14 years ago. Rating: 2
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              DYNOMITE
              14 years ago. Rating: 2
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                the same way you break small rocks but using a larger hammer!
                14 years ago. Rating: 1
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                  I don`t know but my girl Dina might.
                  14 years ago. Rating: 1
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                    To break a large rock, place an old tyre or tyres on the rock and burn the tyres. The heat wil break the rock. This is how it's done where I live, and it works
                    14 years ago. Rating: 1
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                      To break a large rock, place an old tyre or tyres on the rock and burn the tyre, the head will break the rock
                      14 years ago. Rating: 1
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