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
Thanks.
-Jason
