Hi both , I Have been keen to see the brick crusher in action and have to say it’s impressive peace of kit . I think what we all need to realise is this represents a responsible approach by your good selves , so forget about what may or may not be the most economical solution . This approach is without doubt a game changer , that can take a 1930s properly and drag it into the 20th century , which is by no mean a small achievement . And most importantly as with many building projects you are not braking into new ground , but are adapting and modify an existing dwelling within its own footprint . We would all do well to learn from your endeavour , and exploit what we already have . Rather than denigrate and abuse our limited resources , God bless you both as always . Kind regards as ever
Thank you so much for your kind words! Really means a lot at the moment while we are struggling to stay motivated and up beat through these wet, cold winter months. We’re glad you can see the positive side of this project, because we can’t see that vision anymore 😂 but as spring comes closer and the nights get longer I know we will find that motivation and happy place once again🙌
I feel tired just watching that. You must have been exhausted after that weekend. Putting cost saving aside its brilliant to see all that rubble re-used.
Hi Matt, thanks for the comment, we have already forgotten the pain of shifting it all! 😂 at the time it was the cheapest option for us and I think has worked out great 👌
Thanks for the comment, like you liked the video. Yes only threw away the broken and cut ones. We have around 100 left that we will be keeping just incase :)
It’d be interesting to know what the price of a grab lorry and buying back it would have cost in comparison. I doubt you’d beat the price of what you paid for the crusher but definitely curious 👍
I think it would have been two trucks at £280+ vat to remove, then we need a minimum of 15 tonne to go back in which would be about £395+ vat . But do to timing/ storage I would have bought it back in jumbo bags at a higher rate, so I believe I’ve saved around £600-£1000 depending on how I was going to purchase new hardcore 👍
Hi both , I Have been keen to see the brick crusher in action and have to say it’s impressive peace of kit . I think what we all need to realise is this represents a responsible approach by your good selves , so forget about what may or may not be the most economical solution . This approach is without doubt a game changer , that can take a 1930s properly and drag it into the 20th century , which is by no mean a small achievement . And most importantly as with many building projects you are not braking into new ground , but are adapting and modify an existing dwelling within its own footprint . We would all do well to learn from your endeavour , and exploit what we already have . Rather than denigrate and abuse our limited resources , God bless you both as always . Kind regards as ever
Thank you so much for your kind words! Really means a lot at the moment while we are struggling to stay motivated and up beat through these wet, cold winter months. We’re glad you can see the positive side of this project, because we can’t see that vision anymore 😂 but as spring comes closer and the nights get longer I know we will find that motivation and happy place once again🙌
I feel tired just watching that. You must have been exhausted after that weekend. Putting cost saving aside its brilliant to see all that rubble re-used.
Hi Matt, thanks for the comment, we have already forgotten the pain of shifting it all! 😂 at the time it was the cheapest option for us and I think has worked out great 👌
Well done, that looked a back breaking weekend! Great to see how you are progressing.
Thank you, I definitely was a hard graft that weekend but worth saving every penny!
Never throw away tiles you will need them one day
Great video 👍
Thanks for the comment, like you liked the video.
Yes only threw away the broken and cut ones.
We have around 100 left that we will be keeping just incase :)
It’d be interesting to know what the price of a grab lorry and buying back it would have cost in comparison. I doubt you’d beat the price of what you paid for the crusher but definitely curious 👍
I think it would have been two trucks at £280+ vat to remove, then we need a minimum of 15 tonne to go back in which would be about £395+ vat . But do to timing/ storage I would have bought it back in jumbo bags at a higher rate, so I believe I’ve saved around £600-£1000 depending on how I was going to purchase new hardcore 👍
How much fuel were you getting through over say and 8 hour day buddy?
I had it running for about 10-12 hours and used £10 of diesel
Will you be able to sell the crushed up concrete slates and bricks??, impressive bit of kit
Not sure about selling it, probably be lucky to get £5 per ton, but we will be using it all plus I’ll need to buy in more 👍