im a 60 year old bricklayer and hats of to this man there cant be many english bricklayers who could do this type of work ,good to see his training school to pass on his skills
Attend Brixton school of building we learnt to cut gauge brickwork on paper then mix lime mortar 3 mm joints on centres goggle joints out fill with cement grout. This person is doing a fine job bringing our noble trade to light. I was made redundant 7 year's ago after 10 years of teaching because I believe it's dirty, needs space, heavy, all weather, no promotional and call in substandard labour from else where. I am a 4 year apprenticeship bricklayer taught by tradesmen long ago never to be seen or heard of again This government and others has thrown away centuries of experience of all trades in the expectations of commerce and finance is the way forward. Least the country will regret.
Rob, until I started watching your channel I wasn't even aware this kind of artistry was still alive . I'm not a mason or bricklayer by any means . The most I have done is a brick pizza oven, but I truly look forward to your videos. Cheers from the U.S.
My working class hero is fred dibnah. I think your the equivalent in the bricklaying world. You have a natural ability to teach people you have a calming voice and no amount off teaching can replicate that .
Love the fact this this is still alive in bricklaying never get bored of watching this brilliant and inspirational Rob. Thanks for sharing it . Justin brickright 👍
Simply wonderful to watch and learn from !! - true craftsmanship and skill in every respect. The whole design and construction process shows real attention to detail resulting in a superb set of gothic arches. Such content continues to inspire us!!! THANKS!!!!!
@@robsonger1 sorry rob as a retired bricklayer myself it wasn't a criticism .your work is fantastic .its just how good were the old fellas ..absolutely no criticism at all .it just came out wrong ...
There is no other crafstman on youtube that can match this guys expertise and practicle ability! Many people can lay bricks...not many are 'bricklayers' only a select few are craftsmen...Rob is unique! Would loved to of seen this work of art tuck pointed.👍
Rob is a stone mason beyond a bricklayer! Most bricklayers on TH-cam are laying waist height long runs. I don’t care how long rob takes it’s a sight to behold. True master.
@@christaylor5291 I would definately not describe Rob as a stonemason as his work involves brick more than stonework, although i am sure he would be able to demonstrate the skills for this seperate craft. A Master Craftsman with a unique ability would be the more favourable term to describe Rob👍
th-cam.com/video/RUzy-zC1aSk/w-d-xo.html start watching from 5 minutes and look through the chaps channel to see more videos of this building . There’s plenty of top brickwork craftsmen on TH-cam . you’ll find them if you search in other languages besides English . The building was built over hand which makes it more impressive.
Hi Rob you’ve done a lovely job on those gothics👍love building arches in particular gauged ones which can be tricky.If you get chance to spend some time with Gerard lynch at some point he is a very good teacher and really nice fella I enjoyed learning a few things from him.Keep up the good work mate you’re a very good craftsmen👍
2 thumbs down??? Please.... come here to the comment section and enlighten us why you consider this worthy of a thumb down!! Is it jealousy? The fact that you have never seen this type of workmanship? Have a dislike for Rob? Or you simply didnt have a clue what you was doing?.....please explain!!
Beautiful stuff Rob! Thank you for doing the video! One of the trickiest arches I've seen..would you consider doing a video for a segmental voussoirs arch? Cheers
the arch video before this one was a double segmental. The one after will be the Florentine, and after that, a special three centred arch...(with a difference) and I'll finish with the Georgian arch again.
@@robsonger1 Cheers Rob, I thought it looked familiar. At 61, you have almost inspired me to go back to doing a little bit of bricklaying but I don't know if the back will last LOL. Keep the quality videos coming mate, love them.
Very Impressed. Class work. Did you set the voussoirs in lime putty or was it the same mortar throughout? I've only done gauged brickwork once 35 year ago and bought the 'rubbers'- bricks that are not fired to full hardness and can be cut with a wire saw and 'rubbed' to final accuracy on a York stone, second hand. Years ago it broke my heart to see a Gang of plasterers in Covent Garden scutch hammer beautiful gauged arches to give a key before they rendered them in sand and cement. It was like watching vandalism.
Nice job...At least it was at ground level...I see some of the old buildings we have here in philly and it's shocking how expansive some of the arch work is...
Are they 9ah batteries you are using ? If so they should take any more than 80 mins from a empty charge but only if your using a speed charger. Do get 12ah batteries also get a wee bit more run time about double the price of £135 for a 9ah.
Namaste,🙏 from Bharat(India) Mr.Songer, can you please tell me that is it possible to built a vault of gohil arch, 14 feet span, 30 feet length, 12 feet high from the floor level. And what will be thickness of the load bearing wall made of rat trap bond. Thank you.
Awesome but does not show how the bricks are cut. I can not find anything on how bricks were cut at all those angles years ago even in the early 1900's .......Too perfect for chisels??....Were saws used?? Were the bricks pre molded that way.....
@@johnbowkett5920 yes, I cut about 300 bricks for arches, bullseye and details (seen in the video - the Cottage) on a clipper in winter..it was one of the coldest jobs I've ever done.
@@robsonger1 Sorry wrong video .Yes the gauged arch was that just line putty no aggregate? How long until the putty cured enough to remove arch formers Rob?
Nice work as usual Rob. Is this a test panel or are you just doing this for your portfolio. I had completely forgotten how to do a turning piece for a Gothic arch and I have no idea where my old WG Nash books are. I remembered when I saw you lining through with the level so thanks. What is the iron called you were using on the gauged section.
This video is part of an arch series I'm doing, 1-6...there are 6 drawing videos showing how to set out each arch and then the follow up is the building of them. The tool you see is a Tuck Iron, a bit expensive and only made in Australia as far as I have found.
@@robsonger1 Sorry Rob, I saw the series after I commented. Thanks for getting back to me. I will have a look at the series as it is raining heavy today where I am. The archiving of these skills on film is so important, well done and carry on.
The only reason I put it back behind the arches is because that space needed additional brickwork to properly finish it but I'm eager to get in the warm now and build in the workshop.
@@robsonger1 ok thats great. I wasn't sure if you were putting windows in or what it was being used for. goodluck with it anyway, hope to see the finished product up here soon
funny you say that, I timed myself on this and even video'd my findings, but didn't upload them... roughly speaking, setting out, cutting and laying for both arches was just under 8 hours (working off the existing piers)
yes, I have sold quite a few but since covid I've not had anymore made. I need to. Watch out for one or 2 videos to come where I will use mine and try to generate interest in them again.
@@robsonger1 I’ve watched many of your videos, very impressive work. I’m a third generation Bricky here in the states and have much respect for your talents. Look forward to more videos, and would love to get my hands on a twisted square. Thanks for the prompt response.
@@robsonger1 do you know that was first time iv seen cordless cutter, iv literally been looking already on Google. I hate cutting with petrol their sooo loud and I do use all ppe too just hate it. But that just looked so quick and easy. I don't do loads of cutting so battery life isn't really a massive problem. Just will have to hide away for dust upsetting people. But I am buzzing thanks for the tip. Ps cool channel, happy new year. H
@@robsonger1 well F#£k ME, save the planet, save my ears and no dust! Not many people outside our trades will understand why I have tears in my eyes now and 350 quid light in the bank balance. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😁😁😂😂😂😂💪👍👍
Rob .... the kid ain't wearing a mask in the first few seconds .... that dust KILLS people . It screwed my chest up after years of refusing to wear one .
Fortunately you will still get clients who are willing to pay for this workmanship 👌not many, but it will always be required and appreciated by a few high end clients.
@@robsonger1 I don’t know what’s up with these idiots I would say 99% of builders including me haven’t a clue how this type of work was done in the old days, bearing in mind no one could read or write and along comes Rob with the knowledge and skill to show us ,and guess what ?some fanny comes on because he has noticed a slight colour variation ( in a sample panel) you couldn’t make it up .Well done Rob you are inspiring.🧱👍🎥
im a 60 year old bricklayer and hats of to this man there cant be many english bricklayers who could do this type of work ,good to see his training school to pass on his skills
thank you
Attend Brixton school of building we learnt to cut gauge brickwork on paper then mix lime mortar 3 mm joints on centres goggle joints out fill with cement grout.
This person is doing a fine job bringing our noble trade to light. I was made redundant 7 year's ago after 10 years of teaching because I believe it's dirty, needs space, heavy, all weather, no promotional and call in substandard labour from else where. I am a 4 year apprenticeship bricklayer taught by tradesmen long ago never to be seen or heard of again
This government and others has thrown away centuries of experience of all trades in the expectations of commerce and finance is the way forward.
Least the country will regret.
Rob, until I started watching your channel I wasn't even aware this kind of artistry was still alive . I'm not a mason or bricklayer by any means . The most I have done is a brick pizza oven, but I truly look forward to your videos. Cheers from the U.S.
My working class hero is fred dibnah. I think your the equivalent in the bricklaying world. You have a natural ability to teach people you have a calming voice and no amount off teaching can replicate that .
Love the fact this this is still alive in bricklaying never get bored of watching this brilliant and inspirational Rob.
Thanks for sharing it .
Justin brickright 👍
Simply wonderful to watch and learn from !! - true craftsmanship and skill in every respect. The whole design and construction process shows real attention to detail resulting in a superb set of gothic arches. Such content continues to inspire us!!! THANKS!!!!!
No room to hide any mistakes with those tight joints. Cuts have to be spot on. Nice job.
Beautiful job Rob , lovely colours too 👌🏼🧱👍🏼
Yup that hits the spot Rob , True craftsmanship , But then never expected anything less , Look forward to the grand finale .
Brilliant! So precise, so skilful. Another great piece of work and inspiring attitude. Thank you Rob!
Absolutely class. Nice and steady bricklaying. No mess just perfection 🙏🏻
thank you Ben..
@@robsonger1 sorry rob as a retired bricklayer myself it wasn't a criticism .your work is fantastic .its just how good were the old fellas ..absolutely no criticism at all .it just came out wrong ...
Who ever gets your time and knowledge put into them are seriously so lucky need more of you
...my Saturday workshops...
There is no other crafstman on youtube that can match this guys expertise and practicle ability! Many people can lay bricks...not many are 'bricklayers' only a select few are craftsmen...Rob is unique!
Would loved to of seen this work of art tuck pointed.👍
Rob is a stone mason beyond a bricklayer!
Most bricklayers on TH-cam are laying waist height long runs. I don’t care how long rob takes it’s a sight to behold. True master.
@@christaylor5291 I would definately not describe Rob as a stonemason as his work involves brick more than stonework, although i am sure he would be able to demonstrate the skills for this seperate craft. A Master Craftsman with a unique ability would be the more favourable term to describe Rob👍
th-cam.com/video/RUzy-zC1aSk/w-d-xo.html start watching from 5 minutes and look through the chaps channel to see more videos of this building . There’s plenty of top brickwork craftsmen on TH-cam . you’ll find them if you search in other languages besides English . The building was built over hand which makes it more impressive.
@@brickbybric glenn veness is the best bricky on youtube
Lovely work Rob as always.
That looks the bollocks mate !!! Lovely tight joints , good cuts and the muck colour is perfect!!! , that’s what I call brickwork!!!!!!
Stunning work. It's great to watch a master craftsman. Thank you!
...with your bricks Mark!
keep watching, the next 2 arches will be better...
It's a joy watching a master craftsman at work
Great looking job bud definitely not the easiest thing to do. Looks perfect!!!!
I said before Rob you're on a different level. Great workmanship
thank you
Hi Rob , from one craftsman to another , great work , your an artist ! Hope to see you soon , Andy @ H G Matthews , Brick makers .
Andy Hales .
hello Andy, thank you and I hope you are all doing great and just to say, we're looking forward to getting your bricks soon...
Wonderful detail and crafting. Congratulations!
Beautiful and well done. Thank you for sharing.
The world needs more of this
If carlsberg did arches....these would be the best in the world! Keep up the good work.
Artist in burnt clay, as my old mate used to say, wonderful work !
Bob, I have not seen any brick layer in the United States that can match your knowledge or skill; you are without peer!
Work of art rob as always master craftsman. 👍
Great job mate pleasure to watch
If carlsberg did arches.... these would be the best in the world. Keep up the good work.
Great video rob nice job, would love to see a video of a Georgian arch from start to finish 😁
that is on the schedule, I've got the red rubbers but I just want to get a couple of other videos done before.
You are an asset to our craft SUPERB SIR
thank you, I'm just doing what I enjoy.
Hi Rob you’ve done a lovely job on those gothics👍love building arches in particular gauged ones which can be tricky.If you get chance to spend some time with Gerard lynch at some point he is a very good teacher and really nice fella I enjoyed learning a few things from him.Keep up the good work mate you’re a very good craftsmen👍
I was pencilled in the see Gerard last June.
hopefully I'll do it in 2022
2 thumbs down??? Please.... come here to the comment section and enlighten us why you consider this worthy of a thumb down!! Is it jealousy? The fact that you have never seen this type of workmanship? Have a dislike for Rob? Or you simply didnt have a clue what you was doing?.....please explain!!
They’ll probably work for the likes of Persimmon, or just the type of people who think speed is everything aha, it’s mostly always out of spite sadly
@@thehappycarpenter9422 hello my man...I didn't see this comment until now...lol
What a craftsman, would be fantastic to be taught of such a master 👌
Great stuff creepers cut perfectly well done
Amazing precision and attention to detail.
thank you
Отдал бы несколько лет жизни что бы просто уметь такое ! Учусь и мечтаю делать такое чудо! Робу большое уважение - он лучший !
It's a pitty this type of work isn't youes anymore great job rob
They wouldn’t pay for it mark . What kind of money do you think a fella doing that class of work year in year out should be on .?
@@brickbybric yes I agree is just a pitty that's all
This explains why i always bang my head when trying to walk through arches
Fantastic brickwork .
Absolutely Amazing work
I don’t imagine your prices are cheap! Really nice work though👍 and you only get what you pay for.
Beautiful stuff Rob! Thank you for doing the video! One of the trickiest arches I've seen..would you consider doing a video for a segmental voussoirs arch? Cheers
the arch video before this one was a double segmental. The one after will be the Florentine, and after that, a special three centred arch...(with a difference) and I'll finish with the Georgian arch again.
I havnt been on big sites for years in fact I hate them.. But this is right up my street...
Lovely job, lime mortar or off white cement ?
Training mortar, hydrated lime and sand
@@robsonger1 Cheers Rob, I thought it looked familiar. At 61, you have almost inspired me to go back to doing a little bit of bricklaying but I don't know if the back will last LOL. Keep the quality videos coming mate, love them.
@@321357w come for a Saturday workshop and I'll rig up a non back bending arrangement before you get here
@@robsonger1 would love to but I live in Australia mate so it'll be a little difficult but please keep up the videos :)
Oh bloody hell aye they’re great they are.
Great work rob
Lovely work.
Hi rob great video, where do you purchase your tuck iron's from?
from Australia, through eBay
speedex.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=59 that’s an Australian company that makes them .
I have a masonry water fed bench saw to cut bricks much easier than a grinder although that looks like a good one. Another great job.👍
A Clipper saw is next on my list, I need 100,000 subscribers first ha
@@robsonger1 think its a must have tool for you the amount of detailed stuff you do. I have a 110v machine and its very good takes 350 or 400mm blade.
Yes, we have clipper saws at work, but I need one for my TH-cam channel
I was going to say.. Oh a battery cutter that looks nice an easy to use.. Then, the battery thing.. Anyhow.. Nice job mate..
Just perfect thank you .
Very Impressed. Class work. Did you set the voussoirs in lime putty or was it the same mortar throughout? I've only done gauged brickwork once 35 year ago and bought the 'rubbers'- bricks that are not fired to full hardness and can be cut with a wire saw and 'rubbed' to final accuracy on a York stone, second hand. Years ago it broke my heart to see a Gang of plasterers in Covent Garden scutch hammer beautiful gauged arches to give a key before they rendered them in sand and cement. It was like watching vandalism.
Class work! Are you using hydraulic lime?
Great job!!!
Nice job...At least it was at ground level...I see some of the old buildings we have here in philly and it's shocking how expansive some of the arch work is...
Are they 9ah batteries you are using ? If so they should take any more than 80 mins from a empty charge but only if your using a speed charger. Do get 12ah batteries also get a wee bit more run time about double the price of £135 for a 9ah.
Very good thank you
Loverly brickwork 🥰👍
Outstanding work in ur chosen field 😂
Under rated comment
Namaste,🙏 from Bharat(India)
Mr.Songer, can you please tell me that is it possible to built a vault of gohil arch, 14 feet span, 30 feet length, 12 feet high from the floor level. And what will be thickness of the load bearing wall made of rat trap bond. Thank you.
Anything is possible, but those calculations would need a structural engineer to determine.
Amazing skills and patience 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I guess back in the day this level of work would of been common place for Victorians and such like
Awesome but does not show how the bricks are cut. I can not find anything on how bricks were cut at all those angles years ago even in the early 1900's .......Too perfect for chisels??....Were saws used?? Were the bricks pre molded that way.....
You need a Clipper bench Saw Rob so much easier and precise than grinders.
Absolutley! I've seen one i want but just need to save up a bit.
You're always soaking wet with a clipper .... and its winter .
@@johnbowkett5920 yes, I cut about 300 bricks for arches, bullseye and details (seen in the video - the Cottage) on a clipper in winter..it was one of the coldest jobs I've ever done.
@@johnbowkett5920 Dry cutter with dust extraction unit.
@@robsonger1 photos.app.goo.gl/MxV6BnfPxN8FR3Yg8
Un hermoso trabajo te felicito 👍👍👏👏
Hi Rob is the mix just putty no aggregate? I only ask as I have my first rubbed gauged arches
This was an Axed arch so it was lime mortar, the gauged arches we are doing now are lime putty
@@robsonger1 Sorry wrong video .Yes the gauged arch was that just line putty no aggregate? How long until the putty cured enough to remove arch formers Rob?
Nice work as usual Rob.
Is this a test panel or are you just doing this for your portfolio.
I had completely forgotten how to do a turning piece for a Gothic arch and I have no idea where my old WG Nash books are. I remembered when I saw you lining through with the level so thanks.
What is the iron called you were using on the gauged section.
This video is part of an arch series I'm doing, 1-6...there are 6 drawing videos showing how to set out each arch and then the follow up is the building of them. The tool you see is a Tuck Iron, a bit expensive and only made in Australia as far as I have found.
@@robsonger1 Sorry Rob, I saw the series after I commented. Thanks for getting back to me.
I will have a look at the series as it is raining heavy today where I am.
The archiving of these skills on film is so important, well done and carry on.
beautiful work. im just curious why you left the wooden part in?
The only reason I put it back behind the arches is because that space needed additional brickwork to properly finish it but I'm eager to get in the warm now and build in the workshop.
@@robsonger1 ok thats great. I wasn't sure if you were putting windows in or what it was being used for. goodluck with it anyway, hope to see the finished product up here soon
Hi Rob.Happy new year to you.How many hours would you say you put into this project up to the end of the video. Cheers
funny you say that, I timed myself on this and even video'd my findings, but didn't upload them...
roughly speaking, setting out, cutting and laying for both arches was just under 8 hours (working off the existing piers)
Bloody beautiful 👏🏻 how was the old lime to work with?
this was training mortar like i normally use, I'll try the 200 year old mortar on my next arch, the Florentine
Nice 👌 what brick are they?
The are from the Imperial Brick Company
That's one flash test panel 👌
Hey Rob I would like to purchase a twisted Square, do you sell them to the public?
yes, I have sold quite a few but since covid I've not had anymore made. I need to.
Watch out for one or 2 videos to come where I will use mine and try to generate interest in them again.
@@robsonger1 I’ve watched many of your videos, very impressive work. I’m a third generation Bricky here in the states and have much respect for your talents. Look forward to more videos, and would love to get my hands on a twisted square. Thanks for the prompt response.
@Robsonger I would like to purchase a twisted square if you ever get round to making them again
Don't forget me. Been asking for ages.😊
top job rob
That's very cool but OMG where you get that cutter I really want one! Google here I come!
That cutter is one of my best buys
@@robsonger1 do you know that was first time iv seen cordless cutter, iv literally been looking already on Google. I hate cutting with petrol their sooo loud and I do use all ppe too just hate it. But that just looked so quick and easy. I don't do loads of cutting so battery life isn't really a massive problem. Just will have to hide away for dust upsetting people. But I am buzzing thanks for the tip. Ps cool channel, happy new year. H
@@harryhoon39 it has a hose attachment on it and that is superb
@@robsonger1 well F#£k ME, save the planet, save my ears and no dust! Not many people outside our trades will understand why I have tears in my eyes now and 350 quid light in the bank balance. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😁😁😂😂😂😂💪👍👍
what is the mortar mix for the arches
Quedo muy bien echo este trabajo ,impecable .
Отличная работа👏
Why do you use fake headers to make a 9 inch wall instead of just using a full brick to actually tie it in ?
Pure class
Super Super Super !!!!
ما شاء الله عليك الله ينور
Just think the old fellas didn't have grinders ...
yes, they had bow saws and a stone wheel....and lots of time...lol.. they were proper bricklayers
@@robsonger1 And softer bricks 👍
Rob .... the kid ain't wearing a mask in the first few seconds .... that dust KILLS people . It screwed my chest up after years of refusing to wear one .
please watch my video Site PPE & Dust
nice but one on right side has a flat spot .
It's good to learn it but unless you restore grade listed buildings, there's no call for it takes time. Time=money. Nice tho
Fortunately you will still get clients who are willing to pay for this workmanship 👌not many, but it will always be required and appreciated by a few high end clients.
Mastro muratore 👍
🥰🥰💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻😎👌🏻
Best by a mile on youtube! The rest are possers.
Canstruction video channel Farhad kpk
Not as good as stu crompton, BB
no one is as good as Stu....no, I reckon Rodian better
The bricks in the arch could have been mixed in better
actually, there were probably 40 bricks rejected during the selection of the ones you see. these were the reddest of the multis
I think your missing the point it's a tutorial 😂🤣😂🤣😂
I think the caravan has a trim hanging off ! hasn’t that grass got some yellow bits in it ..Wait I’ve missed the video 😬
@@ronniebiggs4026 oh Ronnie Ronnie, what are you like?
focus man...c'mon
@@robsonger1 I don’t know what’s up with these idiots I would say 99% of builders including me haven’t a clue how this type of work was done in the old days, bearing in mind no one could read or write and along comes Rob with the knowledge and skill to show us ,and guess what ?some fanny comes on because he has noticed a slight colour variation ( in a sample panel) you couldn’t make it up .Well done Rob you are inspiring.🧱👍🎥
3 weeks later 😴
Your turn.
Do you have any idea how precise you need to be with arches, these features make a building, slashing to a line is the easiest and quickest part.
Says “The Mortar Baron” ffs give it a rest
Yes sir bricklayer 👍
Lovely job.