Evan of Rock of Ages is shown here using the plug and feather method of stone splitting, which involves drilling a series of round holes in the rock spaced every six inches or so apart. Once the holes are drilled, two shims called feathers or half-rounds are placed in the hole and a wedge called a plug is placed between the two feathers. Using a sledgehammer, the plugs are then struck with hammer in sequence. An audible tone from the wedges changes to a 'ringing sound' when the wedges are tight.
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A Detailed Guide to Using Feathers and Wedges
A Detailed Guide to Using Feathers and Wedges
May 7, 2020
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I often use a tool called feather and wedges for my prospecting endeavors. After some negative comments about how I use them, I thought I would do a video on how to use them properly and why sometimes I don't and on purpose. Feather and wedges are tools used for splitting, breaking or cutting rocks. And can be very accurate when used right. Or can be very quickly and easily (But less accurately) break a rock open to see what is inside. This is done with very simple tools and does not need explos
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