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Posted on August 31, 2023September 11, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Tool Guide: Choosing a Hammer: THE HAMMER POINT

It may be that you already have a pair of stone busters in your tool chest. Though the Trow & Holden 2lb Hammer Point Hammers work with the same principal, this hammer has another strong suit. The hammer points round point is ideal for removing high spots, again keeps you hand out of harms way…

Posted on August 31, 2023September 11, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Reading List – The How To – Essential Edition

Here is beginning spot for your dry stone walling library, just in case you wanted to narrow it down to the essential starter list of titles. This curated collection is solid foundation to return to time and time again and is dedicated to the “How To” of dry stone walling.

Posted on July 27, 2023August 4, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Tool Guide: Choosing a Hammer-Why a Hand Hammer

This humble 3lb Trow and Holden Hand Hammer, also known as a striking hammer, is not to be overlooked and will prove to be another essential hammer for the waller’s kit. A go to for striking chisels and more. And why is this? A striking hammer needs to have a balance that feels good to…

Posted on July 26, 2023August 31, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Reading List – In the Company of Stone

“Finding stone, choosing it, and letting go of it are the three things a waller does. I’d miss any one of them too much if I asked someone else to do them for me. I may work by myself, but I’m not alone. I’m in the company of stone.” — It has been too long…

Posted on July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 by Amy-Louise Pfeffer

Vermont’s Historic Flooding

Many of you have inquired about how the Stone Trust has fared in the historic, catastrophic flooding that has hit the state of Vermont. The Stone Trust Center in Dummerston sits high on a hill and has not been affected. Unfortunately, the same is not true for the Stone Trust Barre. Central Vermont has been…

Posted on June 28, 2023June 30, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Tool Guide: Which Should I Use and When?

Chisels are one of the most essential tool for any waller. To help understand how to choose and decide on what chisels to use, we got the input of …The chart is based on the various uses and types of stone involved, making it easier to purchase a chisel that’s exactly what you need.

Posted on June 28, 2023August 31, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Reading List – A Child’s Garden and “Stone Wall Secrets”

A wonderful children’s story about the origins and history of New England stone walls. Wonderfully written to inspire a new generation to admire walls and even build them.

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Tool Guide: Choosing Stone Busters

When it comes to choosing and using stone busters, these versatile, powerful hammers and can be used with great accuracy. Always removing the worry about hitting your hand again with these hammers. Instructor Brian Post shows how the Trow and Holden Stone Buster Hammers can be used to do all kinds of trimming and shaping…

Posted on May 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Reading List – Listening to Stone

Posted on May 4, 2023August 31, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Reading List – In Their Own Words

Often the stories that reach us most deeply are those told in the author’s own words here sharing the account of what it means to be a waller. Here’s a few titles we think you’ll enjoy reading and have been much loved on our reading list here at The Stone Trust.