Perfect controlled demolition of twin chimneys - video

**Toolmaker51** · Apr 21, 2019, 08:27 PM

Serious remodel project. Didn't know picture windows available that big.

**Frank S** · Apr 21, 2019, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by Toolmaker51

Serious remodel project. Didn't know picture windows available that big.

Its called curtain wall cladding where they use fixed point glazing if you look close you can see a structure behind some of the sections often times the architect will specify no frame work around the panels using only a clear adhesive in the panel joints from a distance it gives the illusion that the glass is 1 piece for the whole wall

**ranald** · Apr 22, 2019, 10:49 AM

Thar she blows: what about the other 1/2? Pretty to watch but the music was annoying!

**Jon** · Apr 25, 2019, 05:37 PM

Also found this cool GIF:

**Ralphxyz** · Apr 25, 2019, 05:47 PM

I start at the bottom build a big hole than push it down with the backhoe. This should be a one day project if not a 1/2 day project.
Taking it down from the top is going to take a week.

Ralph

**Frank S** · Apr 25, 2019, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Ralphxyz

I start at the bottom build a big hole than push it down with the backhoe. This should be a one day project if not a 1/2 day project.
Taking it down from the top is going to take a week.

Ralph

longer than that with that bosh electric hammer drill

**Jon** · Apr 26, 2019, 05:57 PM

Much better.

**Toolmaker51** · Apr 26, 2019, 09:05 PM

I like how the concrete dust plumes out top of the stack; perfectly straight. Really exhibits how well the demolition was planned and carried out.

**hemmjo** · Apr 27, 2019, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by Toolmaker51

I like how the concrete dust plumes out top of the stack; perfectly straight. Really exhibits how well the demolition was planned and carried out.

That is one of those jobs that would be pretty cool to do. In schools, they never talk about about all of the really cool jobs that are available to people.

**Toolmaker51** · Apr 27, 2019, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by hemmjo

That is one of those jobs that would be pretty cool to do. In schools, they never talk about about all of the really cool jobs that are available to people.

That's because the really cool jobs are blue collar, with involved skills and don't fill universities with wealthy students. While immense corporations spend real physical time and money on STEM education to support their future; it reflects poorly that trade unions participate so little.