This is what we do but without the backreamer. https://youtube.com/watch?v=N_LS6u0BkKY
On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 9:47 PM Nate Burke <n...@blastcomm.com> wrote: > Like this one? > > http://www.southern-tool.com/store/uw_boring_machines.php > > > > > On 3/22/2017 7:12 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: > > I don’t think I have ever seen this. > > *From:* Chris Fabien > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 22, 2017 12:50 PM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Vibratory Plow > > Chuck you might be thinking of a different process. The compaction boring > setup is just a small high-torque hydraulic drive on the plow that allows > you to attach a short drill string. 10ft sections of solid steel shaft > about 3/4" diameter with a compaction auger head on the end. You just make > a short trench on one side, lay the bit in the trench and drill it through > the ground by driving the machine forward. With good aim and a little luck > you usually end up in a pretty good spot on the other side. Very fast and > really no extra mess or equipment involved. Much less trouble than hauling > out a huge compressor trailer. > > Chris > > > On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 10:59 AM, Chuck McCown <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: > > Yes, if you get them aimed when you are starting them they do a pretty > good job. > Easy to transport, setup and use. No mess compared to boring. > > *From:* Adam Moffett > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 22, 2017 8:54 AM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Vibratory Plow > > I assume you don't mean the type of missile you launch at your enemies. > > I googled for "underground cable missile" and I'm directed to an article > about some kind of pneumatic hammer/boring thing. Is that the correct > device? > > > ------ Original Message ------ > From: "Chuck McCown" <ch...@wbmfg.com> > To: af@afmug.com > Sent: 3/22/2017 10:50:53 AM > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vibratory Plow > > > I think a missile is more useful than the small drill attachments. > > *From:* Chris Fabien > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 22, 2017 7:47 AM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Vibratory Plow > > We have an older maxi sneaker and pretty happy with it. They are somewhat > tippy as Chuck stated but if you get the dual tires they help a lot. Ours > has been rolled down into a ditch once with no damage. Any of these > machines will tip if you do something stupid. > > The LM42 I see used a lot by drop guys around here, it's also an > articulated machine so quite maneuverable as is the Maxi Sneaker. We can > plow a drop in through moderately heavy woods and usually can find a way to > fit through the trees. The 410SX I don't think is as manuverable as the > articulated machines. > > I would recommend getting one with the trencher attachment and the > drill/bore attachment. We use both fairly regularly. Having a > digger/excavator is handy but I'm not sure I'd want one on my customer drop > machine. I would recommend a separate mini excavator if you need one that > much. > > That maxi you sent the pic of has been repainted so you can't see what > model, but the control levers are the newer style. I'm not sure how new > exactly but ours are early 80s machines and they have the older control > lever style. > > On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 3:54 PM, Jason McKemie < > j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com> wrote: > > I'm trying to decide what make/model of plow to get. The options, as I > see them, are the Vermeer LM42, Ditch Witch 410SX, or Case Maxi Sneaker. > I'll be using this for customer drops as well as some main-runs. > > I like the mini excavator attachment for the LM42, although I don't know > how limiting this will be for the machine if I'm also using it for customer > drops. The drill attachment for the 410SX also seems like it could be > useful. > > Anyone have experience with these machines? Recommendations? > > Also, does anyone know what model of Case Maxi Sneaker this is? > <http://i.imgur.com/APCL4TK.jpg>http://i.imgur.com/APCL4TK.jpg > > Thanks. > > -Jason > > > > > > > > >
