The Old Ruminator

Well-known member

• Jul 12, 2016

• #1

8mm diameter hole drilled.



Cap inserted with tool.



Capping mat and firing tube in use.





Capping kit. Note secured hole in carpet.

 

Antwan

Member

• Jul 12, 2016

• #2

Thanks for that, Clears up a lot of what has been said on other threads.

 

The Old Ruminator

Well-known member

• Jul 12, 2016

• #3

We are using Winchester Black Caps about ?12 per 100 on Ebay.

 

The Old Ruminator

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• Jul 12, 2016

• #4

Antwan said:

Thanks for that, Clears up a lot of what has been said on other threads.

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A photo is worth quite a few words --

 

The Old Ruminator

Well-known member

• Jul 12, 2016

• #5

Our first use of them today and proved highly effective. Certainly a lot quicker than snappers and seems to be able to cope with boulders up to a couple of feet across. Surprisingly quiet as well. A little bit of smoke given off in the process. We got 15 shots from two non LI batteries. We could have used the generator drill but wanted to see how things worked out. Very pleased.

 

cavemanmike

Well-known member

• Jul 12, 2016

• #6

try using a small piece of conveyor belt, its a lot sturdier than a bit of old carpet(and i'm a carpet fitter!!!) 

 

Leclused

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• Jul 13, 2016

• #7

Just 2 links with some how-to's + photos (in French)

http://mdemierre.speleologie.ch/?p=1560

This 2nd pdf shows a slightly other way of working (imo saver) where the caps are detonated remotely.

http://www.speleoviavlg.be/ebs/detaupeur.pdf (hilti cartouche + detapeur)

 

Simon Wilson

New member

• Jul 13, 2016

• #8

Reinventing the wheel.

 

Rhys

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• Jul 13, 2016

• #9

Simon Wilson said:

Reinventing the wheel.

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No. There's more than one way to swing a cat. Each to their own.

 

Leclused

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• Jul 13, 2016

• #10

Rhys said:

Simon Wilson said:

Reinventing the wheel.

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No. There's more than one way to swing a cat. Each to their own.

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indeed, just showing the different ways. I don't use any of these methods, I'm a straw man