I've been going down the rabbit hole on masonry for weeks now, and this is one of the best videos I've seen. You're the first person to talk about stone grain and how to work with it. And showing that the hammers have different directions on the chisels was really useful.
Have you found any videos that focus on finding the grain of a stone? I have a hard time determining the grain direction. I'm not sure what to look for.
I’ve been looking for a video detailing how to shape field stone for wall building for the last two years, I’m not kidding. All other more or less obscure crafts out there are documented in minute detail, but not one of the core steps of dry stone walling. Thank you for posting this! Now I might actually be able to use my Stone Buster properly.
Your video's are so useful! And honestly the only content out here for these techniques. I am a young novice (25 yo) and i have recently started masonry work mostly in hardscape settings. I have completed a few projects as the project lead ,however i have had several moments where i wish i had an outlet to learn new techniques and expand my very limited knowledge. The effort you put into these videos is appreciated more than you know.
Thanks for this very useful video Brian. It would be great to hear more about how you prepare stones for building - specifically when you decide that a stone is too large and needs to be broken down using the stone busters or feathers & wedges.
Thanks. Very helpful. To get sponsorships you could put a link in the description for some of the tools you demonstrate. I’ve been eBaying hammerheads and many of them don’t work well. Too malleable. I have two decent ones out of 5 recently purchased.
Hello Brian, I am new to this and wonder if I can use a 6 pound splitting maul. I also have an old cold chisel. Both are made of good high carbon steel.
Hello, a splitting maul should never be used on stone. The steel on those is typically hardened too much for use on stone and can shatter when used on stone, creating a very dangerous situation. Cold chisels can be used but are typically pretty ineffective unless you are working with very soft limestone or sandstone. Getting the right tools is key for safety and efficiency.
It really depends on the type of stone you are working with and how refined you are trying to be. These hammers are better for larger stone, or harder stone. If you are working with smaller pieces of softer sandstone or limestone you may like chisels better. In general though, chisels are slower and for smaller adjustments to the stone (lots of exceptions) and hammers will be faster and in some cases will be less precise.
I've been going down the rabbit hole on masonry for weeks now, and this is one of the best videos I've seen. You're the first person to talk about stone grain and how to work with it. And showing that the hammers have different directions on the chisels was really useful.
I'm building a stone fence for my garden, I agree this is a great video!
@@louieralphie2957 you mean a wall?
Have you found any videos that focus on finding the grain of a stone? I have a hard time determining the grain direction. I'm not sure what to look for.
I’ve been looking for a video detailing how to shape field stone for wall building for the last two years, I’m not kidding. All other more or less obscure crafts out there are documented in minute detail, but not one of the core steps of dry stone walling. Thank you for posting this! Now I might actually be able to use my Stone Buster properly.
Thanks for the great feedback! More videos like this are planned. Say tuned!
Your video's are so useful! And honestly the only content out here for these techniques. I am a young novice (25 yo) and i have recently started masonry work mostly in hardscape settings. I have completed a few projects as the project lead ,however i have had several moments where i wish i had an outlet to learn new techniques and expand my very limited knowledge. The effort you put into these videos is appreciated more than you know.
So glad you found this useful!
i absolutely love these videos
very informative 👍👍
Great Video to reinforce what I learned in Stone Shaping Class. Amazing all the things you can do! Thank Brian!
Thanks for this very useful video Brian. It would be great to hear more about how you prepare stones for building - specifically when you decide that a stone is too large and needs to be broken down using the stone busters or feathers & wedges.
Thanks! Super useful, really appreciated here in Australia :)
I have just bought the stone busters. I used them for a week and I love them. Very versatile and fast.
Thank you Brian. This is really useful!
Fantastic video Brian!
Brian, please ship 1000 tons to NJ ASAP. See you soon!
I'd love to try these out sometime. I only have access to my T&H mashing hammer! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Thanks. Very helpful. To get sponsorships you could put a link in the description for some of the tools you demonstrate. I’ve been eBaying hammerheads and many of them don’t work well. Too malleable. I have two decent ones out of 5 recently purchased.
Where are you from, what region are you in? Great videos, would love to get trained by a person like you with your skills.
The Stone Trust is in Vermont. They have started doing workshops in other areas.
Good watch thank you!
Are those hammers carbide tipped?
Hello Brian, I am new to this and wonder if I can use a 6 pound splitting maul. I also have an old cold chisel. Both are made of good high carbon steel.
Hello, a splitting maul should never be used on stone. The steel on those is typically hardened too much for use on stone and can shatter when used on stone, creating a very dangerous situation. Cold chisels can be used but are typically pretty ineffective unless you are working with very soft limestone or sandstone. Getting the right tools is key for safety and efficiency.
@@standingstonellc thanks for you input. I will take your advice.
Excelente ,
If you want to make a patio with these, would you break them even thinner? Or is that not recommended
Someone starting out but serious about longevity of tools, would you recommend these two hammers or a deadblow hammer with some carbide chisels?
It really depends on the type of stone you are working with and how refined you are trying to be. These hammers are better for larger stone, or harder stone. If you are working with smaller pieces of softer sandstone or limestone you may like chisels better. In general though, chisels are slower and for smaller adjustments to the stone (lots of exceptions) and hammers will be faster and in some cases will be less precise.
Need you to come over and help me with some quarry stone... LOL
Where can I get those tools?
thestonetrust.org/store/stone-buster-set/
How many pounds does each hammer weigh?
4lbs + handle
Keep the wind from drowning out your video
Yes it has been a problem, I have a better mic now so stay tuned for future videos.