Cicero wrote:
"AlexW" wrote in message
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I need to compact several small areas of ground/chippings before laying
Indian stone slabs for light foot traffic. In the past I have rented a
plate compactor for this purpose.
For various reasons this is not going logistically easy or cost
effective this time though.
I was thinking of improvising a manual compactor with a big plug (say
30KG) of concrete with a 2x4 set in to it with through handles to lift
drop a few inches each time I pound.
ASCII diag:
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==||== --- handles
||------ 2x4
||
##||##
#-||-# --- concrete plug, with screws/bolts to secure
######
Has anyone tried something similar? Did it work? Can anyone offer any
advice?
Thanks in advance,
Alex.
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I used half of an 'acrow' prop. It has a 6" square plate and it's
surprisingly heavy. I used it on quite soft ground and a small square of old
carpet prevented sticking.
Cic.
Cic.
Thanks for the tip. This might be an option. Had not thought of this.
Alex.
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