Anyone in construction?

[theJJ]

I'd like to know if there's something like a jackhammer but bigger and slower, and what exactly it's called. Or do regular jackhammers have adjustable speeds? I'm looking to sample that kind of sound for a project. Worst case scenario, I could sample a typical, fast jackhammer and slow it down. But it'd be cool if something larger, heavier and with a deeper sound and slower rate existed.

Thanks.

 

[cb91710]

I've never heard any difference other than electric hammers, and that is definitely not the sound you're looking for.

There are different tools for different purposes, but the metallic sound and frequency is very consistent.

 

[rahgnar.s]

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for but...

Before my current job I worked at an excavating company for a few seasons. There is such a monster and it is commonly called a "Pecker". On the larger machines they run slower and heavier due to them being powered by Hydraulics instead of air. They attach to the boom of an excavator and makes one heck of a racket. I linked to a video of something similar to the one we had on the crew.

 

[Heron]

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for but...

Before my current job I worked at an excavating company for a few seasons. There is such a monster and it is commonly called a "Pecker". On the larger machines they run slower and heavier due to them being powered by Hydraulics instead of air. They attach to the boom of an excavator and makes one heck of a racket. I linked to a video of something similar to the one we had on the crew.

If you want even larger, heavier, deeper, and slower than that, try a pile driver:

 

[theJJ]

^I can certainly use a pile driver for accents!

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for but...

Before my current job I worked at an excavating company for a few seasons. There is such a monster and it is commonly called a "Pecker". On the larger machines they run slower and heavier due to them being powered by Hydraulics instead of air. They attach to the boom of an excavator and makes one heck of a racket. I linked to a video of something similar to the one we had on the crew.

What's making the sound at 1:50 and again starting around 5:18? That's pretty much the speed I'm looking for, though I could run 2 samples of the Pecker simultaneously but staggered so it sounds like double the speed.

Keep 'em coming!

 

[_MementoMori_]

Maybe call and ask Trent Reznor?

 

[Mike H]

The sound at 1:50 and 5:18 was the hammer engaged, but no pressure on the bit.

Here is a faster cycle rate on a mini excavator with breaker attachment.

Or the hammer bit on a Comacchino drill rig.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwqv7ZdK8Yc

 

[gegarrenton]

I think there are probably some hammer sounds out there on youtube if you google enough. All we have is one regular pneumatic jackhammer, no hydraulic ones, or I'd go record it for you.

Pneumatic grease pumps may give you the sound you want as well.

 

[Craig9802]

The guys who poured a new patio for me last fall had a big tamper / compactor with a large foot on the bottom that made a great bass note and was slower in frequency than a jackhammer. I honestly can't remember if it was electric or pneumatic, but I've seen them used before for prep before concrete or paver work. Good look with your search!

 

[gegarrenton]

The guys who poured a new patio for me last fall had a big tamper / compactor with a large foot on the bottom that made a great bass note and was slower in frequency than a jackhammer. I honestly can't remember if it was electric or pneumatic, but I've seen them used before for prep before concrete or paver work. Good look with your search!

It was probably gas powered. Either a plate or a jumping jack.



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