How do they match: Rock Splitters, Quarry

  • Stone Breaker
  • Stone Splitter
  • Quarry Worker

  • Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.

  • Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
  • Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
  • Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
  • Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
  • Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.

  • Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
  • Examine physical characteristics of natural stone or stone products.