Quite correct Stu, think what KC was also saying was "pride about the job" I tell my students all the time, that every job they build they should feel a sence of achievement satisfaction that they have built something special, no matter how big or small the job!
Great tips. Proper mortar ranks up there, if it's not right you'll be struggling. I think the concept of workflow was invented for bricklaying, have a system for your work, your materials lined up, production laid out, steps all planned and make it easy on yourself.
Hand on the knee was taught to me, day one of my apprenticeship. It's a must. Good shout on proper boots. Even the big name brands are shite these days. I have tried everything until I did some research in American boots. The best selling work boots in American are "Wolverines." They are about £120 a pair in the UK, yes I know but bear with me. They will last 3 times as long as your £40 boots. They are also very comfortable and help your back on rough ground. For 40 years I have been looking at plasterers with muck board stands at a height that saves their backs. Only now to I see bricklayers starting to copy them.
My father was a Mason for 32yrs, your work reminds me of him.... very little wasted movements, quality work striving for perfection. He's build amazing Wood Burning fireplaces for people's homes and would tell me the secret is a proper "Smoke Shelf" instead of a straight flue... could you do a video primarily on the "innards".... ash pit, smoke shelf and flue transition? Thank you. R.I.P. Dad. 2009.
Good to watch u Stu. I'm nearly 60 now. Although doing inspections and instructing etc. Theres always something to learn .I've found. As u know. I done up to advanced city guilds brickwork. Only because why not.. but you and Rob Songer are a credit to the game !.. I've got a great Marshalltown 10" worn down to 7.5 " proud trowel .. keep up the good work, watch your back. Use stands or crates for spot boards .. 👍
Good on you fellas, I do a lot of brick repairs and always good to learn tips. Your very right about boots and ankles. All the very best and yes a tidy site is a safe one!!!!
Little tip for you Stu. I see a lot of brickies throwing mud back on their boards (or the floor) after laying a brick/ block. Gather the excess, place on top of the brick or spread ready for the next brick to be laid. When I see the lads throwing back on the boards (or floor) then to pick up a brick and plus the mud you've just thrown back for the next perp, it does my head in . Just imagine guys, adding up all the time during the day, weeks , months and years that would equate to extra bricks laid for less effort and so more $$$$ Hope this helps my bricklaying brothers :) Rick
Been a chippy for 20 yrs and have layed a few bricks along the way. Brickie let me down on an extension a year ago so decided to have a go myself. Now love Brick laying more than carpentry and your vids have helped me sharpen up on a few things. Cheers
I wanna do bricklaying cuz of great pay, being in fields of construction, the job could become a hobby, and I love the scraping sound it makes when u scrape the mortar gunk off the side of the brick when u lay the brick, then scrape that gunk off and throw it on the other brick aside 2 the other side mortar.
lol you say that right now but as an apprentice I cleaned all of the walls with my trowel everyday and that scraping can get annoying. its a hard job but it gets easier as you go if you get into it dont give up good luck.
Yeah man I'v been waiting for this type videos for a long time . These type videos really shows how Competent u are at your job. For some one who is not a BrickLayer , this type of video may be boring but someone who has just started or is recently Qualified from College it's a great way to learn In my opinion. Your an excellent Bricklayer mate and keep up with the great content .
I like the tips and to be fair it's all a learning curve. I'm planning on building a brick bbq and prior to this video, I had a go at blocking in a doorway on a coal shed and it didn't go well at all but I was rushing so that's part of the reason 😁. Great video mate and I've just subbed.
Loving the content , at the minute I have started at college and really enjoying it and I have watched you since the start and really enjoying your videos , keep it up
exactly paul, the thing is each video is like 10 mins but the footage is like 4 hours so theres a lot of realtine bricklaying there i caould use rather than delete and like you say i will keep this channel for music videos and the other for no music then that way you can choose one or the other, or both! that way im not forcing content on anyone, you choose what you like. :)
Can I ask what type of stuff you use to attach the bricks together? I’ve tried using mortar for the first time yesterday and it looks grainy and awful. What you use here looks like a smooth substance
I can't stop from getting ahead on bond. It's really a challenge because we are just thrown onto the wall with no supervision so I'm having a hard time figuring how to keep my head joints nice and even
Here's my tips 1. Dont lay a wet brick on another wet brick. 2. Always check your window reveals as you go. Dont leave it to the end. 3. If you drop you trowel down the cavity bend the end of a tie bar then hook ties together to reach the trowel hook a duck style. 4. Dont brick acid your trowel
I love you brick laying video's and your a proper good bricky, you got me interested in laying bricks and now I am in collage in year 10 doing one day a week in collage so I can learn the craft, and ceep u the good video's and more content
Great video and tips Stu. Awesome idea to create the new channel, I'll be following. A tip I've learned from starting as a laborer, then becoming an apprentice is, always have a tape measure, pencil(or crayon or sharpie), carpenters knife, and a twig in your pockets. And construction adhesive can help get an extra season out of your work boots :)
These videos take a little bit of the fear out of bricklaying. I built a birdhouse once, they wouldn’t even use it for an outhouse! lol Seriously though, my chimney is falling apart on top my house. The mortar is basically crumbling. Trying to find anyone to even come look at is has been futile. With these videos I hope to practice on some quick flower beds then when comfortable move to the roof.
I’m like one of the Gallagher brothers when I’m spreading through lol 😂 can’t agree more with ankle support boots got chronic sprains in mine learnt my lesson too late lol 😂
Hello sir I'm from india but this method is totally different from our bricks laying but I want to lear this because when I come uk so I will do this job so sir plz help me to teaching your video is very helpful to me when I learn any time at my work
@@jakehindmarsh4634 what is bricklaying like at college because I’m hoping to go to military college for 2 years and then do 3 levels of bricklaying so I can be a bricklayer in the army
@@Stucrompton1 second coincidence. First I told you about the forehead dot and you've been speaking to your girlfriend about it and now you are telling me you tried the London 11 today and you liked it. Hmm...
Good tips Stu , the only one which is bad for you is the resting of the hand on the knee when you reach 62 years old your knees knackered ! Ok for you young guys though !
I prefer level, guauge, plum, range. Cos you could be tipping too much and if you guage it while its tipping before you level it then check guage again once its level i bet its not the same as it was gauge wise cos the vibrarions of you messing about leveling the brick automatically compressed the mortar r kid. But what do i know
@@Stucrompton1 is your own fault you should know its low by looking at the bed like you said i always level it when the beds on the thick side so when its right and youve finished tapping and what not, its guage, but yeah each to their own like, do you have any contacts for plots for spring pal im only in leigh?? 😂
yeah brickie to bricky but you cant say to someone who wants learn its your own fault lol. i dont but the company i did some site work a few months ago are always taking on, hmrc brickwork
That last tip is spot on , a clean site is a good site . Unbelievable how stressed I can get with a messy site while I’m laying
Quite correct Stu, think what KC was also saying was "pride about the job" I tell my students all the time, that every job they build they should feel a sence of achievement satisfaction that they have built something special, no matter how big or small the job!
Excellent Martyn that’s very important, I’ve said that in previous videos. Quality over quantity with everything
Great tips. Proper mortar ranks up there, if it's not right you'll be struggling. I think the concept of workflow was invented for bricklaying, have a system for your work, your materials lined up, production laid out, steps all planned and make it easy on yourself.
you and your Dad make brick laying very interesting and a very good team when doing general building work.
instaBlaster.
😮 I thought KC was just his business partner. 🤔It’s always interesting (good way) working with the fathers.
Really glad i found this channel, I’ve been binge watching. This was Brilliant. Thank you
Hand on the knee was taught to me, day one of my apprenticeship. It's a must.
Good shout on proper boots. Even the big name brands are shite these days. I have tried everything until I did some research in American boots.
The best selling work boots in American are "Wolverines." They are about £120 a pair in the UK, yes I know but bear with me. They will last 3 times as long as your £40 boots. They are also very comfortable and help your back on rough ground.
For 40 years I have been looking at plasterers with muck board stands at a height that saves their backs. Only now to I see bricklayers starting to copy them.
My father was a Mason for 32yrs, your work reminds me of him.... very little wasted movements, quality work striving for perfection. He's build amazing Wood Burning fireplaces for people's homes and would tell me the secret is a proper "Smoke Shelf" instead of a straight flue... could you do a video primarily on the "innards".... ash pit, smoke shelf and flue transition? Thank you. R.I.P. Dad. 2009.
Good to watch u Stu. I'm nearly 60 now. Although doing inspections and instructing etc. Theres always something to learn .I've found. As u know. I done up to advanced city guilds brickwork. Only because why not.. but you and Rob Songer are a credit to the game !.. I've got a great Marshalltown 10" worn down to 7.5 " proud trowel .. keep up the good work, watch your back. Use stands or crates for spot boards .. 👍
Good on you fellas, I do a lot of brick repairs and always good to learn tips. Your very right about boots and ankles. All the very best and yes a tidy site is a safe one!!!!
Little tip for you Stu. I see a lot of brickies throwing mud back on their boards (or the floor) after laying a brick/ block. Gather the excess, place on top of the brick or spread ready for the next brick to be laid. When I see the lads throwing back on the boards (or floor) then to pick up a brick and plus the mud you've just thrown back for the next perp, it does my head in . Just imagine guys, adding up all the time during the day, weeks , months and years that would equate to extra bricks laid for less effort and so more $$$$ Hope this helps my bricklaying brothers :) Rick
already doing it th-cam.com/video/-uZcyfL76EU/w-d-xo.html
Great Video lads 👌, when Bricklaying is done correctly, it’s Therapeutic; Pure Magic ☺️
I'm loving the stripped back vids. Just quality advice and footage.
GAUGE, LEVEL, PLUMB, RANGE 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Cheers mate happy Wednesday 👍
Been a chippy for 20 yrs and have layed a few bricks along the way.
Brickie let me down on an extension a year ago so decided to have a go myself.
Now love Brick laying more than carpentry and your vids have helped me sharpen up on a few things.
Cheers
Bricklaying is like playing snooker.Its looks easy but it is not.
It’s an art
@spencerwavell6177 Can say that again. Avoiding "atching & grinning", pigs in the wall etc.
I love the trade
I wanna do bricklaying cuz of great pay, being in fields of construction, the job could become a hobby, and I love the scraping sound it makes when u scrape the mortar gunk off the side of the brick when u lay the brick, then scrape that gunk off and throw it on the other brick aside 2 the other side mortar.
lol you say that right now but as an apprentice I cleaned all of the walls with my trowel everyday and that scraping can get annoying. its a hard job but it gets easier as you go if you get into it dont give up good luck.
Spot on stu. Your works quality and people will learn a lot from you. Congrats mate. 👍
Il try my best buddy
Yeah man I'v been waiting for this type videos for a long time . These type videos really shows how Competent u are at your job. For some one who is not a BrickLayer , this type of video may be boring but someone who has just started or is recently Qualified from College it's a great way to learn In my opinion. Your an excellent Bricklayer mate and keep up with the great content .
I wondered why this geezer kept coming up as a recommended video. (Subscribed to ASMR)
Thankyou mate
I always enjoy watching your videos mate, because I'm quite keen to learn how to do bricklaying myself👍
Stuart, could you do some stuff with battered brickwork, how to set the batter angles?
The hand on the knee is a good tip , handy videos
I like the tips and to be fair it's all a learning curve. I'm planning on building a brick bbq and prior to this video, I had a go at blocking in a doorway on a coal shed and it didn't go well at all but I was rushing so that's part of the reason 😁. Great video mate and I've just subbed.
Loving the content , at the minute I have started at college and really enjoying it and I have watched you since the start and really enjoying your videos , keep it up
Keep mixing it up mate, loving it. More informative this way, more soothing with the music. So win-win.
exactly paul, the thing is each video is like 10 mins but the footage is like 4 hours so theres a lot of realtine bricklaying there i caould use rather than delete and like you say i will keep this channel for music videos and the other for no music then that way you can choose one or the other, or both! that way im not forcing content on anyone, you choose what you like. :)
the work is a reflection of yourself . gotta stay clean and take good care .
Одличан учитељ !Врло инспиративан,духовит и креативан младић.
хвала на љубазним речима другар
Excellent channel. Very helpful, plus I just enjoy listening to you explain.
Greetings from Davenport Iowa USA. Thanks for the tips
Great Videos Stu & Dad, well done.
Good luck and many thanks. Jay
The best way to encourage someone to wear boots, is to make him work in sandals. He'll be concious of his feet then!
Barefoot, oy.
I rather work in crocs.
I am a construction worker from India
And I don't often wear boots at work.
Hi fella,
My uncle was saying that there is a brick layers tape measure? Do you have one if so can you do a video. 👍
Yeah maybe Scott 👍
Novice here, any chance of a bedding and furrowing tutorial mate?
Stu ,do you use also lime in your mortar beside the plasticizer ? it's just like chocolate paste, it's so perfect..
Can I ask what type of stuff you use to attach the bricks together? I’ve tried using mortar for the first time yesterday and it looks grainy and awful. What you use here looks like a smooth substance
Im learning more n more everyday! Keep up the good work Stu,Love ur vids!!
How ye fancy a northern bricky over southern softies ( collinson etc)
Hi there what gauge should use for laying 50mm brick ,that would be great if anyone can help
Stu you are a artist in what you do professional builder wish I was as skilled as you
I can't stop from getting ahead on bond. It's really a challenge because we are just thrown onto the wall with no supervision so I'm having a hard time figuring how to keep my head joints nice and even
What would be one tip for me to push down the brick and more or less have it as plum as possible
Here's my tips
1. Dont lay a wet brick on another wet brick.
2. Always check your window reveals as you go. Dont leave it to the end.
3. If you drop you trowel down the cavity bend the end of a tie bar then hook ties together to reach the trowel hook a duck style.
4. Dont brick acid your trowel
Good ones buddy 👍👍👍
What does the brick acid do to a trowel? Thanks.
Cleans all the compo off. But then goes rusty and loses its smoothness
Nice one Stu! ☺👍
What's more.money working on site or working for yiurseld
Yourself
It’s a bit of a broad question but I’d say I’m yourself with own company
Top man StU and KC of course 👏 👌
Nice no sound problem cheers for fixing it
I uploaded the wrong video that’s all buddy. I had problems so I I redid the edit the uploaded broken one 😂
Good on ya 😄
wish I could match the bricks but the ones at tafe dont have clean edges hopefully when i get on site its better
I love you brick laying video's and your a proper good bricky, you got me interested in laying bricks and now I am in collage in year 10 doing one day a week in collage so I can learn the craft, and ceep u the good video's and more content
Very good information , Thanks
Good idea buddy.
Brilliant video, thanks
Kc’s tip is good safety!!!👍
Top man Stu 👍
Great video and tips Stu. Awesome idea to create the new channel, I'll be following.
A tip I've learned from starting as a laborer, then becoming an apprentice is, always have a tape measure, pencil(or crayon or sharpie), carpenters knife, and a twig in your pockets. And construction adhesive can help get an extra season out of your work boots :)
Nice man I'd like to see you try tuck pointing
Keep well
I was always taught...Level... Plumb...straight edge... In that order
Love your videos help me alot thank you
I like your dialect. Are you from north UK?
Really nice explained Video
Brilliant as usual thanks
Nice and tidy 😊✌️
Thanks for the tips👌 been over and subbed the chill channel... Ace👍
Top Bricky top bloke 👍
Esse material é tão bonito
Obrigado
These videos take a little bit of the fear out of bricklaying.
I built a birdhouse once, they wouldn’t even use it for an outhouse! lol
Seriously though, my chimney is falling apart on top my house. The mortar is basically crumbling. Trying to find anyone to even come look at is has been futile. With these videos I hope to practice on some quick flower beds then when comfortable move to the roof.
Steven. To Stu I learned a lot from you thank you very, very much. ✌😁👍✌☺✌
Good tips mate
Great tips 👍🏻👍🏻iam off to build a wall pier!!
We will watch either way....great vids.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOU ARE DEEPLY APPRECIATED
Seconded👍
Top class video as usual but not sure anyone can you lay Golden Bricks but maybe i am wrong !
It's a swoosh.. Like the Nike tick, sort of?
Thanks for the tips Stu
. will check the new channel
Great tips, thanks
cheers Stu
You are master dude ............Thank you.
Yes stu worn many a hole in jeans above the knee when i was young and fast getting down to pay the mortgage 👍
I’m like one of the Gallagher brothers when I’m spreading through lol 😂 can’t agree more with ankle support boots got chronic sprains in mine learnt my lesson too late lol 😂
Hello sir I'm from india but this method is totally different from our bricks laying but I want to lear this because when I come uk so I will do this job so sir plz help me to teaching your video is very helpful to me when I learn any time at my work
Gr8 vid once again 👍👍
Perfect 👌 love that jobs
i usually do level gauge plumb then range i do level first so i know that my brick is perfectly level across both sides
That’s great bud but what if it’s low when you check gauge. I was just explains the rule by tradition that’s all 👍
U thanks so much for it keep going you the best with 5****
New sub to second channel, love these vids currently in my first year doing brick laying at college
Nice one mate. All the best
Same here only been doing it since September, I'm 23 but absolutely loving it
@@jakehindmarsh4634 what is bricklaying like at college because I’m hoping to go to military college for 2 years and then do 3 levels of bricklaying so I can be a bricklayer in the army
Parabéns,adoro o seu canal! Abraços do Brasil!
RULE #1 - DRINKING WATER CAN
RULE #2 - DINNER BUCKET
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Stu, why not give a go to London pattern trowel? 34-11 does me 😁
You know what bud I tried one today and I quite liked it 👍👍👍
@@Stucrompton1 second coincidence. First I told you about the forehead dot and you've been speaking to your girlfriend about it and now you are telling me you tried the London 11 today and you liked it. Hmm...
Oh that’s crazy but true are you psychic 👍
Just as a hobby 😁
Love from India
Well done dad
Amazing
Brilliant that would be great already subbed before you finished asking :D definitely helped .e
I have learned lots from your voices
Thank uou
Im egyptian..... 👍👍👍👍👍
Yes!!
Inspirating
Good tips Stu , the only one which is bad for you is the resting of the hand on the knee when you reach 62 years old your knees knackered ! Ok for you young guys though !
Whery goog!
Good idea, I will sub to both 👍🏻
Always buy good boots and a good mattress/bed.
Because if you're not in one, you're in the other!!!!
1•game 2•level 3•plum
I prefer level, guauge, plum, range. Cos you could be tipping too much and if you guage it while its tipping before you level it then check guage again once its level i bet its not the same as it was gauge wise cos the vibrarions of you messing about leveling the brick automatically compressed the mortar r kid. But what do i know
Great everyone has there own way but I was just explaining the rules set by tradition, what happens if you level it first then it’s low on gauge.
@@Stucrompton1 is your own fault you should know its low by looking at the bed like you said i always level it when the beds on the thick side so when its right and youve finished tapping and what not, its guage, but yeah each to their own like, do you have any contacts for plots for spring pal im only in leigh?? 😂
yeah brickie to bricky but you cant say to someone who wants learn its your own fault lol. i dont but the company i did some site work a few months ago are always taking on, hmrc brickwork
@@Stucrompton1 ha ha true but thats how you learn, by making mistakes taking it down and not wanting to do that again. So you get it right.
@@Stucrompton1 nice 1