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Old 05-20-2009, 01:11 PM   #1
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Locating Rebar


I need to bore a 1-1/2" hole through 4 poured columns, these are bearing columns, need to accurately locate rebar.
Does anyone have any experience/advice- I think I need something better than a stud finder.
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Old 05-20-2009, 01:36 PM   #2
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What are the holes for?
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Old 05-20-2009, 03:21 PM   #3
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Have the columns x rayed I always have this done when drilling into critical concrete structures lika a post or pre tensioned slab.
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Old 05-20-2009, 03:22 PM   #4
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What are the holes for?
they are just below waist high to keep his crew occupied.
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they are just below waist high to keep his crew occupied.
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Old 05-20-2009, 05:39 PM   #6
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they are just below waist high to keep his crew occupied.

It's an 1 1/2" hole...you are giving them to much credit...
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It's an 1 1/2" hole...you are giving them to much credit...
Apparently I misread the OP i thought he said 1/2"
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