On Wednesday I finished cleaning all the chunks of mortar and lime off the last of the bricks. I have around 220 whole brick with a bunch of half sizes and pieces. There should be enough for the vaults and I can always incorporate stone into it if I run short. These bricks are cool looking (at least to me) because of how irregular they are and I wish I had more. Here’s the stock pile.
Now that the cleaning is done, my next step is going to be figuring out the rib arch so I can make the granite pieces ( voussiors). I have decided to cut them with my chisel and if need be feathers & wedges. This is all the granite I brought down from New England last December.
The wide one in the middle with two small stones on is going to be my one piece carved door….eventually.
Clark says
Hey Matt — You’ve been busy! This looks like a really cool project. I’m looking forward to continue to follow your progress as it unfolds.
That step project looks pretty similar to a few I’ve tackled this year. I’ll be looking forward to seeing your post on that too.
I’ve been slightly remiss in my blog-following-and-commenting lately. Busy with big summer projects and I was able to squeeze in a little vacay time too. But rest-assured I’m not going anywhere. I’ll still be checking in on your posts and progress — Clark
Matt Sevigny says
Hey Clark! Yeah, granite like that is something I have like to do over anything else for steps. You just cant replicate that look with anything else.