[High Gear]

Crushed roadbase gravel 3/4 down to fines ( dust) , !" down should be fine.

When you vibrate compact , you need to use enough water that it will take

on the consistency of cement. ( to much and your compactor won't go

anywhere , you will figure it out withsome practice ).

The water forces the air out ( you'll see it bubble even ) and allows the

gravel to lock together more easily.

 

[High Gear]

Huh ?

You may wish to reread ...I was describing how " mushy " the gravel with

water can get . ( it will take on the consistency of cement )

I'll rephrase ...1" IN DIAMETER down to fines would work , I can get 3/4 DIA and down here

A 6" depth of base material is minimum in my area , I have heavy clay in my

yard so I went beyond 6" in depth .

 

[High Gear]

http://www.paveloc.com/Resources/PaverInstallGuide.pdf

http://www.blocksnrocks.com/ConstructionAggregates.html

Far better quality of bricks,edging ,spikes ect at a brick dealer vs a box store FYI.

Sand ( course sand ) and gravel are the cheapest part of the whole project.