Feathers and Wedges remain some of our most popular tools and are available in three sizes. In this detailed video by Brian Post, you will be taken 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.
Having the right flagging tools is an important to building the patio or walkway you may have been imagining. Here are a few we have included in our curated store collection: Trow & Holden Rock Pick – 24 oz is ideal for trimming and splitting thinner or softer stones. When working with Goshen stone or…
The Sencore 4.5″ Turbo Diamond Blade is a fast cutting diamond blade for stone. Far better than anything you will find in a local hardware store. It is used with the flush cut adapter for enhanced capabilities. Mounts on any typical 4.5″ angle grinder. PLEASE NOTE: It important to always wear a proper respirator when…
Having good batter frames and guides makes it possible to stay on track and build efficiently. This video shows the results that can be achieved from good batterframe usage. As with any project much of the construction set up and methods used were site and project specific, and need to be considered carefully when adapting…
You may have just completed registration for your first dry stone walling workshop or already had a chance to join us for a one-day intro or two intro workshop. The Stone Trust wanting to help with those often difficult decisions on what are the best tools to get started with for a beginner stone waller…
Winter for many of us – especially in northern climates, still has a good hold over our days. With temperatures still regularly dropping below zero degrees and winter storms still rolling in weekly, it’s not to hard to understand that the best chair in the house is still the one closest to the woodstove with…
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…
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 Brian Post – DSWA certified Master Craftsman and past Executive Director of The Stone Trust – for his insights based on his extensive knowledge by putting…
