[Rockhounds] Core drilling

[J. R. Hodel]

Hi:

I saw your question about core drilling into rock.  I advise finding a tool rental shop patronized by the construction industry folks.  Contractors often need high-end tools that are too expensive to buy for use every couple of years, so they rent the tool they need.

When I needed to cut into a block wall filled with concrete, I rented a diamond saw powered by hydraulic lines from a powerful gas-engine pump.  They measure the diamond blade when you rent the tool(s) and charge both by the day and the mm of wear on the (expensive) diamond blade.

Good luck!

JR in WV



      

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