Originally Posted by
J-RO
What is the best equipment to use to be able to spread 100% clay over the track? The claay that im getting is from a freind who is digging out a large basement for a building. After i get the clay spread how long should i wait before i compact it with a roller?
Well I'd suggest using a steel tine bow rake, spreading the clay THICK across the surface you plan to pack it into.
Also make sure you're not just spreading it over an already packed surface.. Otherwise, it won't set up properly or stay put over any amount of time. Till up the surface you're planning on putting the clay onto, then dump said clay over those areas, mixing it into the surface, then putting more fresh clay on top as the final layer.. Then compact it all with either a roller, a 4wheeler, a hand tamper, or best yet, a powered walk-behind vibrating plate packer.
Don't pack it dry, pack it with a little water mixed into it, not just on the surface.. Otherwise the top layer will peel off of chunk up, as you're packing. Let it dry just a little bit, to where it doesn't stick to your equipment, but not dry enough to where it causes dust when pushed around.
Good luck and post some pics dude! Cheers!
