Tool Guide – The Stone Trust

Posted on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Tool Guide: Choosing a Hammer – The Trimming Hammer

Why would you need four edges on a hammer? This 4 carbide edged trimming hammer manufactured by Trow and Holden of Barre, VT has several unique capabilities that more common two-sided style share, however offers even greater

Posted on October 6, 2023October 7, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Tool Guide: Choosing a Hammer: THE BELL HAMMER

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.

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 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 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 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 April 6, 2023April 8, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Tool Guide: What Tools Do I Need as a Beginner Waller

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 has put together this Beginner Waller Pack for you with the basics tools and instructions to get started in the right direction.

Posted on March 8, 2023March 10, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Tool Guide: The Use of a Hand Set

It has always been said, use the right tool for the job. And from time to time, we are so pleased to be able to do exactly that- offer our drystone walling community a new tool that should find a home in the waller toolbox. We’ve just added a rugged new Hand Set that will…

Posted on February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 by Pamela Hanna

Tool Guide: Maintaining Your Stone Buster Hammers

These versatile, powerful stone buster hammers can get some very heavy use and are always up to the task. But from time to time, replacement hammer handles are called on to maintain your stone busters. Many of you have asked us to carry these replacement hammer handles kits and finally we’ve got them for you…

Posted on December 1, 2022December 4, 2022 by Pamela Hanna

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