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With finals over and summer session not starting for a few weeks I found some time to do a side job. While most people were BBQing and drinking brews, I decided some physical “therapy” was in order.
My mission was to demo two small brick and mortar pillars.
I got my hands on a Bosh Bulldog and chisel bit. I figured I would be able to knock out a few rows of motor and tumble the tower. That plain didn’t work out so well. Although the Bulldog is a great tool, the center of the pillars were poured concert. About a half-hour of hammer drilling and this was all I could remove.
So, not wanting to burn out the Bulldog, I took a trip to HD and rented a Makita 27 lb AVT Demolition Hammer-HM1214C. Armed with a point and chisel I tore into the pillar!
The outside bricks came off easy, the core was cinder with concert. AVT is a beast and with a little hardwork I powered through it.
Sword In the Stone
One down, one to go
Knocked down two, need to cut the rebar
The mess!
Finished!
Next I will build a bench and planter to cover the old pillars.
Nice job
Good job EE.
Looks much better. Were there lamps or something on the pillars before?
Sweet. I love tearing shit up.
I still like doing demo except the cleaning up part that part sucks!! 🙂 I think we all would like to see what the finished project looks like Eetwidget.You always do some interesting projects.
The cleanup was hell! I did it all myself too. Shovel after shovel of brick and concrete. My poor wheelbarrow got a flat halfway through and I had to walk the pile over. 🙁 .. no worries though, it was a good workout. I need to try and scrap together some cash and buy an air compressor. Otherwise I’ll be building the bench and planter with my Kreg Jig. 😉
great job it looks tons better and makes the house look much younger. how is that makita demo hammer i have the dewalt one and it rocks.
Holy crap! Built like a tank.