How to use an earth rammer?

29th February 2020


How to use an earth rammer


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		Choosing the correct size and weight
		The length of the handle should be almost as tall as you are to avoid back strain. The weight will depend largely on the size of the rammer head. A larger head is more beneficial if ramming a large area of soil, and will weigh more than a smaller rammer head.

		Step 1 – Find a comfortable stance Stand with the rammer in front of you, grasping the handle in both hands. Make sure you stand with your back straight to avoid strain.

		Step 2 – Raise and drop rammer Raise the rammer one or two feet above the ground before letting the tool drop back down onto the ground, compressing the earth. As you drop the rammer, maintain a loose grip on the handle to avoid the rammer rebounding sideways. This motion is then repeated over the same spot until the materials are compacted.

		Manual earth rammers are fairly lightweight and easy to use by one person, making them preferable over a power rammer for small scale projects.

		How do you know the earth ramming is complete?
		Once the earth is completely compacted, the rammer will make a ‘ping’ sound when it hits the compacted earth.



		Is user fatigue a problem when using an earth rammer?
		It can be, more so when using a manual rammer, so for larger projects, a mechanical rammer can be used to prevent user fatigue. Otherwise, taking breaks between ramming each layer of your project is recommended. Alternatively, the anti-shock manual rammer can remove some user fatigue.