Jackhammers are used to demolish old concrete, remove pavement, and demolish many other surfaces in projects. The jackhammer itself is heavy, so, only appropriate personnel should handle the tools to reduce the risk of accidents.

Why was the jackhammer invented?

The first “jackhammer” was the percussion drill developed in 1849 by Jonathon Couch. ... Its purpose then was mostly as a pneumatic hammer for driving in rivets or caulking in metal fabrication, but the award-winning demonstration caught the attention of industrialists.

How powerful is a jackhammer?

Jackhammers are Hard

Jackhammers are heavy, powerful tools, and they take a toll on the human body. ... Yet these rock-breaking marvels still rate as one of the noisiest tools, often subjecting workers to 130 decibels, which is louder than a jet engine at takeoff.