The last two instalments of “Masterclass” have examined the theory of corbelling and its effect on a couple of practical considerations. Hopefully I have established the following, in no particular order: tilting stones can be swings and roundabouts with regard to what can be gained by being able to extend a stone out further over…
In the Autumn 2010 issue of Masterclass by Sean Adcock, he continues the topic of Corbelling starting with “Last time we saw how with given uniform stone (or playing cards/dvd boxes!) a dome can be formed according to a neat formula, the main point of which is that initially you can only extend the stone…
LUKE BONANG (Vermont) grew up in the mountains of southern Vermont where he became naturally familiar working with his hands at a young age under the tutelage of his father, a carpenter. Luke graduated from the University of Vermont in 2003 and pursued his passion for snow sports by moving to Mammoth Lakes, CA. Upon…
Seven participants of the eight participants registered for the spring 5-Day Contractors Intensive arrived at Stoneyard in Littleton by March 16, just as public health officials began to make clear the urgency of the COVID-19 pandemic. One person, coming from Arkansas, decided with the better part of wisdom to postpone participation, concerned that an eventual…
DARIO COLETTA (Massachusetts) has spent the last 10 years or so designing and building in dry stone in the western part of the state. He holds Level II DSWA-GB Certification. Dario writes: “The Stone Trust has really been the key for my continuing improvement and dedication to the fine art of stonework. Every visit to…
In the Spring 2010 issue of Masterclass by Sean Adcock, the topic is Settling. Here’s how he starts “I was recently asked to comment on the efficacy of/necessity for a cover band, in any situation other than on a wall for which you have either insubstantial or insufficiently wide copes to span its width, and…
