October 31, 2005:
A new hammer for the team
Here is the Kamatsu 1250 - so tallk that I was not able to get a full
photo of it. The reach with the hammer is 125' and the cab (with
Michael driving) can elevate
itself (as seen on the left). This is what I call the launching
position - complete with a water spray (managed by Bryan and David)
for dust control.
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.oldcooperriverbridge.org/small/oct_31_1819_giant_hammer.jpg)
Here Michael is working on the right side of the pier cap
David managing the water and Steve
Testa as the choreographer of this dance of the hammer (lower right).
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.oldcooperriverbridge.org/small/oct_31_1826_1250_hammer.jpg)
Here is a close view of the hammer chipping away at the corner of the pier
cap
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.oldcooperriverbridge.org/small/oct_31_1829_hammer.jpg)
and here you can see the hammer head
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.oldcooperriverbridge.org/small/oct_31_1831_hammer_head.jpg)
Michael is repositioning the 1250 to work on the left side of the cap
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.oldcooperriverbridge.org/small/oct_31_1846_kamatsu_1250.jpg)
Again, with a silhouette of the 1250 arm, David and stream of water. The
late afternoon sun creates the opportunity for interesting images.
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.oldcooperriverbridge.org/small/oct_31_1882_hammer_spray.jpg)
Here is another view of two processes - to the left, lifting one of the
concrete floor girders and to the right - breaking the left side of the
pier cap
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.oldcooperriverbridge.org/small/oct_31_1891_crane_spray_hammer.jpg)
Meanwhile, Ponch is directing traffic while Scott gets ready to
remove some debris
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.oldcooperriverbridge.org/small/oct_31_1884_ponch_scott.jpg)
and a nice reflection
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.oldcooperriverbridge.org/small/oct_31_1892_transfer_reflection.jpg)