I use ordinary uncoated rebar when I layout walls (and flat work) because it is fast and effective. There is margin for error doing it this way but there is with any method of layout. I’ll keep this as concise as possible and as always if anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask…
More fun splitting stone & more video links.
I know I said the next post would be about rebar and string set up but I wanted to squeeze this one in. Back in March I did a two part post about different ways to split stone. The use of feathers and wedges is a common technique which is widely known and has been…
Bushing Hammer
Hammer Time! – A Stone Masons friend.
This post is in response to another request from my long distance friend Erik via email. The hammer – it was probably one of the first tools ever used and to this day it is an essential part of many trades. Think about how many depend on this humble but essential item. Blacksmiths, Carpenters, Stonemasons…
Two simple tools for flatwork
A couple of the most common outdoor features on a home is a walkway and/or a patio. Some are made of flagging…bluestone, granite, sandstone or limestone to name a few. Others are smaller units like concrete pavers or clay brick pavers ( SWB-severe weather brick ). Over time, the stone or pavers may need adjustment…
Splitting Stone with Feathers,Wedges & Chisels pt 2
I can still remember the first time that I saw someone use a chisel on stone. I was still in heavy construction at the time, working on bridge decks and more with the use of services from sites like https://deckhero.ca/. Occasionally, the company would have granite curbing that needed to be set on the bridge…
Splitting Stone with Feathers, Wedges & Chisels pt1
Often times a during project, I have to use very old techniques to cut stone…well, I don’t really HAVE to . I own a number of different power tools to cut stone and in some cases its faster or unavoidable. But there is something about using hand tools that I enjoy and it makes me…
Where to Start – Masonry Tools
I guess the first thing to talk about would be tools from this Oscillating Guide. When I first started out on my own, pretty much all the tools that I used fit in a bucket and a small tool bag. A few hammers, carbide chisels and a trowel along with standard tools like shovels, rakes and pry-bars were…
