We often put a lot of thought into what would be just right for the waller in our life . That said, sometimes letting them choose exactly what they want might be the right choice. Select a pre-defined amount or choose your own, the Stone Trust Gift Card can be used towards workshops, certifications or…
If we take an idealised simplified example of a structure built out of perfect stone laid one upon the other. This structure is in compression and the weak points (the joints) stressed evenly; the whole width of the joint is in compression. As the structure gets higher it becomes less stable. the same thing will…
Used for striking chisels. While more of a traditional carving tool than a walling tool, some wallers love these hammers when working with chisels. The curved surface allows for good contact between the hammer and chisel with out needing to have the hammer squared up to the chisel. Made in Spain. 2-1/2 lb weight.
Dry stone walls – the thousands of miles of stone ribbon stretching across the landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, Yorkshire Dales and Cotswolds – use construction methods which have existed for thousands of years. Indeed, dry stone structures in the Orkney Islands and Ireland are even older than the Egyptian pyramids. A dry stone wall…
