Jack Hammer needed? Or will a Hammer drill be enough?

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Hi Chaps

I have a patch in the garden which used to be full of slate gravel. The previous owner of the house i'm in, got a tradesman to pour cement over it in order to prevent her dogs from munching at the slate or something like that. I would like to get rid of the cemented-over slate and was wondering whether i should get hold of a jackhammer or a decent hammer drill. I would prefer not to spend too much for a jackhammer, whether I am renting the tool out or buying it, as i will only be using it once for this purpose. Maybe if i buy a hammer drill though i can use it for other things too right?

So what do you think will be needed a Jack hammer or a hammer drill?

I'm attaching a photo of the garden. The slate concrete part is the right curling strip at the side

Thanks guys

Paul
 

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Hi,

Welcome to the forum Paul.

It depends on how thick it is; can you simply use a sledge hammer to break it into slabs you can lift?

Last year I bought one of these;

https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-msbr1700-a-16-2kg-hex-shank-electric-breaker-230v/623hv

All I wanted to do was to install a new fence but found 3' stone to break through; it was bought just for this one job and it can be sold on if I want to. Years ago I bought a new cement mixer which I owned for 6 weeks doing a job then sold it on only losing about £20 because the price of the mixers had risen.

Kind regards, Colin.
 
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Many thanks Colin. I thought about using a sledge hammer and on second thought I will try it. It's 1-2 inches but doesnt seem very steady because of the slate in it. If it turns out that a sledge hammer won't do I will consider your offer.
 
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Hi,

You're welcome Paul. If the thickness is only up to 2" then a sledge hammer should make short work of it and give you a good workout too. Years ago I broke up a concrete path of about 2" thick; once the first piece is out the rest is easier.

Kind regards, Colin.
 
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Hello,
I agree with Colin, using a sledge hammer if it isn't to thick is the way. If you don't fancy that, I purchased a Parkside hammer drill last year from Lidl, it was about about £40:00 and it is money well spent. It's ferocious, an awful lot of gear for the money. Don't be put of by the fact its not a big name. I used it to remove a 6" concrete floor. and it's still going strong. I have put a link below, but I don't know if they are selling them at the moment, but there is always eBay.
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Muadibe
 

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