2008年7月21日 · If you are using the larger stepping stones, hand tamper could crack them, but they should also bet set on a sand setting bed. Clay paver would be installed slightly differently. Al pavers require a well compacted base if you want something to last. - Sand does not compact! - it only gets smooth on top. Dick

2009年7月7日 · The plate compactor would do a far better job than hand tamping. It would also be much more evenly compacted and it makes compacting in layers more realistic. If you really need the workout consider pushing the plate compactor from and back to the rental company. Any hills will give you all the workout you'll need for days. Rege

2011年9月4日 · Hand impact/tamping is not a substitute for a vibratory plate compactor when it comes to the compaction of the gravel base the wall sits on. When it comes to the backfill, it all depends on the soil type and height retained.

2009年8月2日 · If you choose to use the plate compactor you can practice in a safe area before going close to structures. If there is a structure close to the work area, you may also have trouble turning it around. The hand tamper will take some time but it will definitely be cheaper, and you should have no problem being strong enough to handle it.

2013年8月5日 · I've just completed building a 7'x7' sitting area and a 15' walkway to it, using left over pavers from a patio reconstruction years ago. I used a hand tamper to compact the base, screed the result to get the drainage grade I wanted, and gently tamped the result.

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2010年7月17日 · Jake, final compaction is necessary. That is what stabilizes and provides interlock amongst the pavers. If your concerned about elavation difference in the field, then you should most likely incorporate additional bedding material within the first foot or two into the field from your soldier course.

2023年11月18日 · I have stone dust and crusher run but I was not sure if that would work putting it right on top of the soil although probably worth a try. I didn't want to put the fabric down until the perimeter was up and together. I've got two sides level within a 16th of an inch so far. Packed soil underneath and used a hand tamper and did that several times.

2019年7月6日 · Cut the carpet so that the footprint was a few inches larger in each dimension than the pad of the compactor. Folded over each end for strength and installed grommets. Then used some mason string through the grommets and around the nuts & lift handles on the front side of the compactor to secure it to the compactor.

2019年4月12日 · Questioning if hand tampering is getting the job done. In process of 8 x 12 paver patio..adding in paver base. Is hand tampering enough or do I need to rent a compactor..also would one fit in a car? Planning on continuing to add base until 3 inch from target height, 1 inch paver sand..then paver (2inch thickness). Do I need to tamper pavers?