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Unread 10/14/2006, 09:53 AM   #1
doox00
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best way to break up large pieces of live rock

I have a couple 30 or so pound pieces of live rock in my tank, I would like to break em down into maybe 3 smaller pieces, what is the best way to break it up so I would end up with a few nice pieces?


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Unread 10/14/2006, 09:57 AM   #2
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I use a wood chisel and hammer to break up rock.
I just put it on my garage floor on top of a towel, to keep the mess down.


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Unread 10/14/2006, 03:14 PM   #3
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Agreed. Chisels are a great tool to have around for breaking up rock and fragging corals.


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Unread 10/14/2006, 03:20 PM   #4
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Being large, and if you have a specific shape, I'd drill a few holes first using a masonry bit, then hit it with the chisel.


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