Brian Post shares shares additional tricks and techniques when working with feathers and wedges (aka wedges and shims) to split stone. This detailed video is a great supplement to the Detailed guide to using feathers and wedges video. This video provides additional information about the hole sizes when using feathers and wedges, what to do…
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…
Brian Post demonstrates some trimming and dressing techniques to use after splitting with feathers and wedges (aka wedges and shims). A variety of tools are used to quickly remove quarry marks, soften drill holes, soften sharp edges, and remove drill hole marks entirely. This video shows some of our top sellers and some tools with…
Brian Post discusses and reviews hammer drills and bits to use when drilling the holes for feathers and wedges (aka wedges and shims) to split stone. This video reviews the types of drills available, what features to pay attention to, and how to avoid prematurely burning up bits. A close look at bits provides information…
Brian Post shows how to use feathers and wedges (aka wedges and shims) to split stone. This detailed video will take you through setup, what sizes to use, spacing and layout, drilling, history and much more as we split down granite blocks to make through stones and cheek end material. This video is full of…
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…
Brian Post shows how our exclusive batter boards can be used to quickly set up sturdy batter frames for dry stone walling. T hese batter boards are versatile, durable and can provide a great degree of great accuracy as well. They need less tools to set up than wood frames and have multiple settings. As…
Brian Post shows how the Trow and Holden Stone Buster Hammers can be used to do all kinds of trimming and shaping on some Vermont fieldstone. Brian finds about 80% of the shaping he does when working fieldstone is done with these hammers. They are versatile, powerful, and can be used with great accuracy as…
