Versa-lok Retaining Walls

 
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Old 06-23-2007, 04:36 PM   #1
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Versa-lok Retaining Walls


We've done 2 now ,and more to come. Some cuts with hilti gas saw and many with broad chisel. Has anyone used an elec. over hydraulic spliter?
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Old 06-23-2007, 05:28 PM   #2
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Re: Versa-lok Retaining Walls


It is easier to do step-downs and corners with a splitter, to say nothing of speed. I prefer the hydraulic splitter, but it is simple to make 1/2's at least with a brick set. Oddball sizes work better with a saw.
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