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Splitting Granite for the Retaining Wall Video

Hector shows Bob how to split a piece of granite that is too large and heavy to use in the wall. Using a hammer drill he drills a series of 4 holes about 2 1/2 to 3 inches deep in the stone lined up in the direction he wants the split to occur and puts small metal rods called "feathers and wedges" into each of the holes. Then, using a striking hammer, Bob delivers a consecutive series of blows hitting each hole an equal number of times until they hear stone begin to crack and pop. Once it's split, Hector can pick it up with his little tractor and set it into place.

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