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Boulder Buster - Satisfied Customer

Boulder Buster — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:22:52 -0700

The following comment was received:

Thanks, Malcolm the Boulder Buster works MOST EXCELLENTLY!...........

From Mr. Bruce Engdahl, Winter & Summer Slope Maintenance Supervisor, Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, Washington State, U.S.A.

Thank you Bruce for your valued comment.

ChemBreak - Expansive Mortar

Boulder Buster — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:41:44 -0700

ChemBreak is an expansive mortar used for cracking and breaking rock and concrete, easily and safely, when explosives cannot be used. To break the rock or concrete drill a series of holes, mix ChemBreak with water and pour into the pre-drilled holes. Over a 24 to 48 hour period, ChemBreak will expand and build up tremendous pressure; splitting, cracking and breaking the rock or concrete, safely and effectively.

ChemBreak is ideal for smaller one off jobs, or large quarry work making blocks of granite or marble. There is no capital cost such as buying a machine. There is more drilling involved when compared to using the Boulder Buster. For contractors with ongoing rock or concrete breaking requirements and where time taken to break the rock is critical, the Boulder Buster is the solution. For the smaller one off jobs, where time taken to break is not critical, ChemBreak is the solution. For further details click on the appropriate Boulder Buster or ChemBreak pages on the menu bar. If you have any questions or require specific of detailed information email us at info@boulderbuster.ca

Arizona Department of Transport - Rock Scaling & Rock Breaking

Boulder Buster — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:36:02 -0700

Arizona DOT- Rock Scaling and Rock Breaking with the Boulder Buster in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona.

The job - rock scaling and breaking on a cliff directly above the road:

Drilling the rock, note the red X on the side of the rock:

Getting the Boulder Buster set up with mat in place:

Final preperation before firing:

8 foot rock broken with the Boulder Buster & water, note the red X:

Close up of the broken rock, note the hole depth and the water mark:

The Boulder Buster, ideal for use in places where explosives are not an option; close to buildings, equipment, work crews, power & gas lines etc. Able to break the largest rock and boulders quickly, efficiently and cost effectively. Thank you Arizona Department of Transport for photo's of the job.

Malcolm Reading - www.boulderbuster.ca 1-604-618-5780.

Boulder Buster: Operator Training & Certification

Boulder Buster — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:37:12 -0700

Before operating the Boulder Buster all operators should undergo the required training and certification.   The training is:

i.   Reading the handbook.
ii.  Firing the Boulder Buster under supervision.
iii. Writing the open book test, having it marked and receiving certification.

This training is to ensure that all operators have the required safety awareness that is essential when using the Boulder Buster.   Remember when using the Boulder Buster you are breaking and moving chunks of rock that weigh 5, 10, 15 tons or more!

Should you require operator training or even refresher training contact us at info@boulderbuster.ca

Raise your Booster Cartridges

Boulder Buster — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:17:22 -0700

To get the most effect out of your booster cartridges, raise them 6" to 12" from the bottom of the hole. When inserting the cartridges into the hole, once the bottom cartridge strikes the bottom of the hole lift it up by 6" to 12", depending on the depth of the hole.

By having 6" to 12" of water below the bottom cartridge , this water has an amplification effect on the pressure wave created, ensuring you get the most effective use of your cartridge.

Using Magnum Booster Cartridges

Boulder Buster — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:02:33 -0700

When using booster cartridges down the hole in the rock, attach the cartridges to a length of wire using electrical tape. When using more than 1 cartridge, the cartridges should be spaced 9" to 12" apart. Spacing the cartridges ensures initiation by the pressure wave in the water.

Boulder Buster Distributors - United States - Wanted!

Boulder Buster — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:38:54 -0800

We require distributors to handle the sales and marketing of Boulder Buster machines and cartridges in exclusive areas in the United States. Requirements are:

Contact with and calling on Excavating, Drill & Blast, Road Building, Demolition and Construction Contractors; and Municipal, State and Federal Government Departments that handle forests, parks, construction and require a rock or concrete breaking capability.
The physical strength to handle an air drill and the Boulder Buster machine and mat to do product demonstrations.
The burning desire to expand an existing business or to build a new business.
The commitment to devote the time and energy to achieve these goals.

An initial investment of approximately $6 500 is required. If you would like to handle the Boulder Buster machine and cartridges kindly email us with your business or personal details, include the area you would cover and your address and telephone number. We look forward to hearing from you.

U.S.A. Distribution of Boulder Buster

Boulder Buster — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:02:25 -0800

Black Rock Trading has been appointed the master distributor for the Boulder Buster machines, spare parts and cartridges for the United States. To do justice to this very large and extremely important market we are looking for distrutors who will handle the sales and distribution of the Boulder Buster and cartridges in specific and exclusive areas. To apply, see our blog laying out the requirements for becoming a distrutor.

Black Rock retains the distribution of the Boulder Buster in Canada and will now be the master distributor for both Canada and the United States.

High Misfire Rate

Boulder Buster — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:32:13 -0800

If your Boulder Buster is 10 years old or older and you are experiencing a high mis-fire rate when using new cartridges you may need a simple firing pin and guide upgrade. To find out if this applies to your Boulder Buster email me with the problem you are experiencing and the approximate age of your Boulder Buster.

Malcolm Reading

Season Greetings

Boulder Buster — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:50:50 -0800

We wish all of our Boulder Buster distributors and customers a very merry feastive season and all best wishes for a healthy and prosporous New Year.

Malcolm Reading - BoulderBuster.ca

Boulder Buster Machines, Cartridges & Spares

Boulder Buster — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:56:37 -0700

Boulder Buster machines, rimfire and magnum booster cartridges, and a complete inventory of spare parts for the Boulder Buster machines are carried in stock. For all of your requirements email or call 604-618-5780.

Web Site Update

Boulder Buster — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:25:07 -0700

We are making adjustments and improvements to our site. During this time, starting July 30th, for a few days the site will be a bit unwieldy in appearance. Please bear with us, we are fixing it as fast as possible. Thank you.

Boulder Buster

Boulder Buster — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:34:37 -0700

In the past 12 months we have had 2 safety issues, both involving unauthorized changes of parts on the Boulder Buster machine.

First Case:

A contractor sent a Boulder Buster machine to his machine shop for a general clean up. In the process the machine shop operator, not a Boulder Buster operator, decided that the surface of the firing pin guide was a bit rough and uneven and needed skiming to make it look good.

Result - With the reduced thickness of the guide the firing pin now protruded out of the guide by a fraction. When screwing the head down on a loaded machine, the protruding firing pin hit the primer and detonated the cartridge with the operator right on top of the Boulder Buster.

Second Case:

A contractor decided to make their own firing pins and got the diamensions slightly wrong. The "new" firing pin protruded from the firing pin guide and when screwing the head down the cartridge fired with the operator on top of the Boulder Buster.

Conclusions: Fortunately, in both cases the operators were not injured, it could have been a lot worse. In the first case it was just a lack of knowledge and a desire to do a good job that caused the problem. In the second case it was a desire to save a few dollars. Please remember that using unauthorized parts is dangerous to the welfare of your staff. Is saving a few dollars on cheaper parts worth the risk of serious injury to a staff member?

Please email me with any comments you may want to make. info@boulderbuster.ca