Have you ever driven a steamroller?

Asked by elbanditoroso (33686

) October 21st, 2024

The county is paving my street today, and just after the asphalt is spread, a guy comes behind him on a steam roller, back and forth, smoothing things out.

It looks like a ton of fun. And it’s pretty hard to screw up what you’re doing.

Have you ever driven a steam roller?

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No, but I would imagine that watching the asphalt getting flatter and smoother and more compact as you drive would be very satisfying. Immediate reward for work done.

smudges (11413

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Well, I’m A Steamroller

Forever_Free (9165

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No, but there are businesses that let you drive or be a passenger in big machines like that. Here’s a link to Extreme Sandbox https://www.extremesandbox.com/

You might be able to ride along (if there are two seats) with a company near you as a vocational curiosity.

JLeslie (65903

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No but I bet Rick has.

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No, but an acquaintance has. She was a museum curator in Arkansas, and used a steamroller as a giant printer. Similar to printing with potatoes or linoleum for a school art project, but much bigger and more dangerous.

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