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Arizona Department of Transport - Rock Scaling & Rock Breaking

April 8th, 2010

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:

Arezona DOT1 Rock Scaling.jpg

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

Arezona DOT2 Drilling.jpg

Getting the Boulder Buster set up with mat in place:

Arezona DOT3 Mat.jpg

Final preperation before firing:

Arezona DOT6 Before Firing.jpg

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

March 25th, 2010

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 th ...

Raise your Booster Cartridges

July 26th, 2009

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 create ...

Using Magnum Booster Cartridges

March 27th, 2009

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!

March 4th, 2009

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 ro ...

U.S.A. Distribution of Boulder Buster

March 4th, 2009

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 re ...

High Misfire Rate

January 5th, 2009

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

December 25th, 2008

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

August 21st, 2008

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

August 1st, 2008
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.
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