I imagine you are back in GA after your tour on the Resolution. Our team at New Jersey Geological Survey cuts 20-foot vibracores drilled in the NJ nearshore. It is phyiscally demanding and gets old when you are on your 175th core! We use a circular saw with a Ti Carbide 40-tooth blade made by Vermont American. We place the core in our own wooden jig. All our cores contain unconsolidated materials (sand, gravel, and mud). Our cores have an ID of approx 4 inches. The liners are clear PVC, probably a little thicker than the IODP core liners. WE are very interested in using the hook blade apparatus demonstrated in the video.
OUR QUESTIONS ARE: 1. Do you know if the Resolution has specs on that rig? 2) Do you know who fabricated it for them? 3) Do you know (ballpark) how much it costs to fabricate and operate? 4) If you are removed from that information, can you give me the name of someone connected with the Resolution who would have that information, if it exists? We would be much obliged, and will give you a tour of our shop whenever! Thanks so much. GREAT VIDEO! —Jane