Rock hard bag of cement

Bookworm105

your mistake appears to be using the wrong weight of hammer
as suggested above a sledgehammer will split the block, no need to chisel it, and certainly never using a wood chisel 

GDB2222

Bookworm105 said:

your mistake appears to be using the wrong weight of hammer
as suggested above a sledgehammer will split the block, no need to chisel it, and certainly never using a wood chisel 

This is Alice and her daughter. Are you suggesting that they man up?

FreeBear

AliceW said: (it was an old wood chisel and not very wide)

A wood chisel should only ever be used on wood. Wrong tool for cement.

GDB2222 said: You'll need a club hammer, too.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-fibreglass-handled-club-hammer-4-1-2lb-2-0kg-/9413v

Not impressed by fibreglass handles on hammers or axes - They keep breaking in my hands. Decent wooden handles last a lifetime, and I wouldn't bother with anything else.

vacheron

Most neighbors will probably have something suitable in their garage. Can't you make a couple of enquiries rather than buying new tools that may only see one use? (This is MSE after all) 

Bookworm105

GDB2222 said:

Bookworm105 said:

your mistake appears to be using the wrong weight of hammer
as suggested above a sledgehammer will split the block, no need to chisel it, and certainly never using a wood chisel 

This is Alice and her daughter. Are you suggesting that they man up?

the gender of a poster is irrelevant in the modern world. I am merely suggesting "they" use the most efficient tool 

MouldyOldDough

Bear in mind that to dispose of rocks and similar at the tip may cost £'s

I dumped a small pile of rocks a few years ago and it cost me £2.50 !

Grenage

Hampshire centres no longer charge, but each home has an allowance.

Regardless of your tools, make sure you are wearing eye protection as a minimum.

henry24

If it's a 25kg bag just take your empty wheelie bin lay it down then slide cement into it stand bin up and forget about it 

FreeBear

henry24 said:

If it's a 25kg bag just take your empty wheelie bin lay it down then slide cement into it stand bin up and forget about it 

Do NOT put it in the wheelie bin. The bin men won't thank you for breaking the truck, and you could find yourself with some expensive troubles. Even breaking in to smaller pieces will not win yourself any favours.

The correct way to dispose of it is via the local council recycling/waste disposal centre.

JohnB47

My suggestion is to use an electric drill and masonry bits, if you have them. Drill a few holes in a line, then chisel or drive in a wedge at that point. Then repeat to break it down slowly.

The same method used to split granite rocks.