BUILDING STONE PILLARS or COLUMNS (Part 2) Mike Haduck

Mike Haduck show his style of building a small cobblestone pier. All my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help

[@Matt-km3po]

Thank you Mike! I needed this video. You are an artist and your video helped me make my column. I hope this comment finds you in good health. 👍🏼

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matt, Mike

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

I have searched throughout TH-cam for something regarding building a pillar out of natural stone... Mike is by far the most informative and best, thank you for uploading this Mike, much appreciated !

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Mark, I appreciate it. mike

[@trevorc.7572]

This guy is the real deal... no b.s. good advice. Thanyou, learned a lot

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Carl, I appreciate it. mike

[@janicegrindal4706]

Diggs Bickley
I don't

[@ViralHorses]

T.C. 1975 i totally agree!

[@dashlamb9318]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, thoughts, philosophy, and humor. Love and respect to you, Sirah!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sirah, Mike

[@Brad-ir7dv]

The Bob Ross of stone masonry. Love these videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bryan, Mike

[@trentmeidinger6160]

Thank you for all the work you put into this video! It's very helpful to watch you work the various steps, and it helps to hear you explain everything. Very impressive and inspiring! I'd like to give this a try in the spring.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Trent, Mike

[@geedubb2005]

Mike, your techniques are great. You illustrate and describe your projects so that most anybody can do something (if they're willing to work hard!) Thanks for all your videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gee , I appreciate the comment. mike

[@graceunderpressure01]

Very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. This makes me want to continue going to the woods and gathering my rocks!

[@MikeHaduck]

graceunderpressure01 I am still doing that, thanks mike

[@justinbrown6552]

Another great tutorial. Thank you very much, my wife and I are learning a lot from your videos as we fix up our property.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Justin, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@karinecarde1254]

Haha haha wheels on your next house, chattel, love it! That's too funny 😂
Beautiful job and well explained as well. Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Karine, I appreciate it. mike

[@rhondaadams4013]

That is a beautiful little pillar. You do great work. And you explain the work of masonry so well.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ronda, mike

[@brianvolpe3242]

The Bob Ross of stone masonry!! Love it!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, mike

[@johnnycash5079]

You are the Man Mike love your videos, I am addicted to stone work now.. ! It drives the old lady nuts that I watch them
Over and over haha

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Johnny, I appreciate that much, mike

[@mikemcfiggus8996]

Sir, I have been working on a DIY firepit area where I was working with cement for the first time. I did as much research as I could (hours upon hours) to learn how to work with cement from making the forms to pouring the cement. I learned so much more simply from watching your videos, especially this video. I had no idea making these kinds of pillar caps was so easy. Thank you!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, mike

[@hydrojedi]

Thanks Mike for all your great videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks hydro, mike

[@lenaely6146]

Looks really good, Mike👍
I'm getting ready to do some masonry on a house and found you on TH-cam doing exactly what I want done so I have a great example to show the local techs

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks lena, mike

[@jameshayes850]

Once again another informative and clever way on doing things,Great job.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks James, I appreciate it. mike

[@pensive69]

like the small notches on the undersides of the capstones.. more mortar grab! very interesting Mike.. thanks for the builder's tips.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks pensive , I appreciate it. mike

[@gtrdrejugfde288]

Sir thank you. real old school work. Great video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@simonbuenosaires]

look forward to seeing your video with the house with wheels on it, maybe you will build it yourself i'm sure. i love the way you take your time and create the things you do., i could watch your videos for hours. thanks again for posting.

[@MikeHaduck]

ITs true, the next house will have wheels on it, LOL, thank you mike

[@lukapopovic6668]

Watching your work is so satisfying

[@MikeHaduck]

ThanksLuka, mike

[@gazgsxr]

i think its great how you built it in doors and made movable! bang on! love this kind of corkscrew thinking stuff! good on you!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks gaz, I appreciate it. mike

[@sidj6482]

love this channel. i've never done stone work but man do i want to give it a try.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sid, Mike

[@jessychurchwell2613]

I really enjoy your videos learn alot. Too pleaae keep posting them

[@MikeHaduck]

Jessy Churchwell thanks Jessy, I will, mike

[@rico1319]

Another nice job!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rico, Mike

[@DanielaRouge]

I simply can't find another word but ARTIST!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Daniela, I am faking it, lol thanks, mike

[@ViralHorses]

@5:17 “lost my way already”. Haha. I love mike’s sense of humor🤣

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Viral , I appreciate it, mike

[@onetruesoldiervt3686]

Wonderful day and you have a lot of good info I gotta say 🙌✊🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@ozarkdaredevils]

very nice work mike ...... I am going to try this on my new house

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I hope it helps, mike

[@marlenesalahuddin3593]

U r a good teacher, thank u.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Marlene, I appreciate it. mike

[@marc-andreperron219]

Great instruction. You provide excellent explanations of everything that you do. Have you taught masonry students before? I think you would make a great teacher!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Marc, little things but people are still teaching me, I appreciate it . thanks mike

[@ViralHorses]

Marc-Andre Perron i think so too 👌 i definetly recognize teacher quality’s over here 😬👍

[@allythescot]

Very interesting and informative,Great Job,Ally

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ally, Mike

[@josephfarrell2022]

beautiful man! You have inspired me....I have worked a lot with granite and love concrete...thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Joseph, mike

[@greatestever6372]

Thanks for your knowledge mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@roontunes]

totally love this. Looking forward to trawling your other videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks roontunes, I appreciate it. mike

[@Maintenance63]

Hi Mike, my first pier turned out pretty nice. Not perfect, but it looks really cool. Working on my second now. Type S mortar is nice to work with.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Richard, I am sure it will come out well, thanks mike

[@greg6107]

GREAT JOB MIKE !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Greg, Mike

[@oakwoodfixitguy8183]

Nice Mike! I love you videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

I appreciate it, thanks mike

[@ericstramecky3642]

Thank you! You sure make it look easy.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eric, mike

[@elizabethmole-daren5702]

That was exactly what I was looking for and even more. Can you give suggestions on where to buy cobblestone?
Thanks, a new fan.

[@MikeHaduck]

elizabeth mole-daren you could get them along side the roads if you live in PA, or a stone supply yard, thanks mike

[@markhenderson6198]

I love it Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, mike

[@markhenderson6198]

@@MikeHaduck Mike, I just finished setting my stone steps. I have noticed an earlier section has dried with a lighter tint on the stones. Can I send you a photo to see what you think?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mark, if it was a wet Rainey day or you had a wetter mix it drys lighter, if you had a real warm day and you raked the joints out dryer then the cement is darker, if you wash it down with a hose and brush the next day it should blend in, the union guys do a light acid wash, it's a timing thing, thanks Mike

[@dhservers]

Really nice work!

[@MikeHaduck]

+Bruce Bower thanks, I appreciate it. mike

[@adam_c_music]

awesome video you got me inspired

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ace, mike

[@JK-vr8ko]

PA guys know how to get it done...great work !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again, mike

[@hamdaouiabderzak7490]

I am African, l like your job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ham, Mike

[@johnbosco8209]

Oh very good idea i like it very much

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, mike

[@Mrworkout213]

Great job sir!

[@MikeHaduck]

+pedro valentine thanks, mike

[@rxlo1062]

Looks great 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Rx, mike

[@timsmith1475]

Mr.Haduck how did you make the hook up to move the pillar so easy looks Great thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tim, I usually put the rebar on bottom and hook the chain to that, thanks Mike

[@anthonyromano8565]

I feel better educated after having watched this.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, I appreciate it, mike

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

Wire in slab good idea. Will borrow it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike

[@MisterRay11]

In and out new phrase of the month

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Ray, mike

[@inesrios4793]

Great job.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ines, Mike

[@johnwoolfrey5093]

Thanks for this excellent video. /John

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks john I appreciate it . mike

[@jonathanschearer7778]

Hey Mike,
I’ve watched this video a few times trying to solve my problem. My parents had a lot of concrete work that needed to be done this summer. I cut a 2’ by 2’ foot 6” deep square next to their mailbox to dump the leftover cleanup waste from the buckets and tools thinking I would have time to make them a nice stone pillar mailbox before winter. I’m running out of time but thought maybe I could build it in in courses over the winter and assemble each this spring. The rock is granite from a nearby abandoned quarry so it’s heavy and I don’t have the tools to move a fully assembled pillar. Do you think it’s possible if I map out each stone to build 4 courses separately and assemble the, one on top of the other next spring. Maybe if I put a wood form around each? I would love to hear your advice on this and as always thanks for all of your videos and great attitude towards approaching things. It’s really made a difference, Stone work seemed over my head until I found your channel.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jonathan, I have laid it all out dry before and the assembled it on the job, it always seems there is some adjusting , but I’ve done it, thanks mike

[@hansbraun2726]

Very well done thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Hans, Mike

[@Splash111]

Thank you Mike. I have a question. What is the best way to make a tall stone pillar like you did...so that I can attach a wooden gate? Do you recommend drilling into the stone or do you place a piece of lumber in the column and build around it. I'm handy..but not a mason....lol

[@Thoracius]

I have one of these, 80 years old. The old school iron hinges are embedded in the mortar.

[@machotires72]

You are an artist

[@MikeHaduck]

hi Anthony, I fake it but I appreciate it. mike

[@Maintenance63]

Building two small pillars following your example. Our house is built on an ancient river bed so there is no shortage of cobble stones. Footings are done, headed out for the rapid set mix soon.

[@MikeHaduck]

Great Richard, I hope it all works out , thanks mike

[@cheapwoodworking_plan-to-build]

Can something like that be used as foundation piers for a small cabin?

[@MikeHaduck]

I guess it would determine how deep code says you have to have your footer. It does not sound practical to me. but I can say the next house I buy will have wheels on it. thanks mike

[@cheapwoodworking_plan-to-build]

Thanks. Just curious because one of these days I am going to build a small camp on my property. I have plenty of river rock I could use to build the foundations if it were okay to do. Several would have to be 6' tall.

[@ArchStantonify]

Brad Clark Hey Brad I am a mason from Ireland working in Canada and I have watched a few of Mike's videos and I love his work and videos. He reminds me in some ways of the guy who trained me many years ago but to answer your question you could use piers like that for a small cabin. I recommend you have them set there though on the land and in the ground not in a garage and I mean no disrespect to Mike. I wish him more luck and I will keep following him.

[@cheapwoodworking_plan-to-build]

Derek O Connor Thanks for the reply. I was planning on building them onsite and making a footing in the ground where they will site permanently. I've looked around a good bit and can't seem to find much info on using river stones to build piers with....so I am still a little nervous about doing it. the camp is going to be fairly small 16x32, but with 12/12 pitch and loft.

[@ArchStantonify]

Brad Clark Hey Brad, I come from a small island where all types of rock has been used over centuries to build all types of structures from cottages to castles and I am very certain you can use your river rock for foundations. I would recommend you pick your stone wisely and dry it it out well in advance only wetting it to bond before laying. If you could upload some pictures of the rock I can advise you mor. Regards, Drekindled

[@leeb.7188]

Hi Mike; you used 1 Portland x 2 sand, then added gravel. Was that mix just for the base, or did you use gravel in the mix for the whole pier? In your other videos on stick-on stone, you don’t add gravel. So I’m wondering when do you add gravel and why; what is the purpose of adding gravel and when do you use it? Thanks, and beautiful work!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Lee, gravel for the most part is just a fill to use less cement, I never add gravel unless I am pouring a sidewalk, etc, if that makes sense, thanks Mike

[@nickcoonis8458]

Mike love this video! extremely helpful you explain everything so its easy to follow. Quick question do you use gravel in your mortar mix for the stones as well or just in the footing portion?

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Nick, just the footing portion, thanks mike

[@dashlamb9318]

Hey Mike, what kind of saw blade did you use to cut your cap stones? I gotta get me one!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi dash, I used a diamond blade. I show them on my Amazon site in the description box. Or any box store, thanks Mike

[@hugogutama8847]

Thank you for sharing this is amazing things

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks hugo, I appreciate it. mike

[@peggyt1243]

You might not "need no fancy tools" but eye protection seems like a good idea. I did not hear you mention that.

[@MikeHaduck]

I try to use common sense on all my projects, and I hope folks do too, but I never tell them what they should or shouldn't do. I always recommend they should always consult professional help with building and safety issues on any project they do. God bless . mike

[@Splash111]

Hi Mike. One question. I would like to build a tall stone pillar similar to yours but maybe 4 to5 feet tall and install a wooden gate in between. Do you have a video on this? Do you drill in the stone or incorporate a piece of lumber and build the structure around it...like you did around that PVC pipe? I'm handy...but not a mason...but think I could do it. Thanks again. p.s..I'm a fan and new subscriber. Thank you for making it look so easy....but I know it's not. ...lol

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Splash, I do not have a video on that but when I did do one I let a piece of aluminum stick out from the pier and attach the wood to it. or just do it from the wood to the pier and use tap cons, usually in the joints so I could patch any mistakes, anything that works, I hope it helps, thanks mike

[@hdibart]

Great to see,thanks !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Henry, mike

[@marlboromatt5656]

Mike what did you hook to for the lifting? I froze the video several times but can’t figure it out

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Marlboro, it was a engine puller or jack, thanks Mike

[@matsvineyard7564]

Hi Mike. Great work. Why do you do it indoors? surely that creates a risk of damage in transport?

[@matsvineyard7564]

Ah...maybe I should have waited till the end before asking.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mat, I appreciate it, mike

[@lenaely6146]

And I think the rubber glove method is cool

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again, mike

[@mariamendoncs6788]

That footing is going to crack.... it wont last a full seaon. Especially in the winter with the killer frost. The destroyer

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi been over 5 years and no problems, thanks Mike

[@richmarsh5029]

Wow. Lovely Mike... You'll be getting sick of me...We usually only get to work with Limestone here.. so the mortar is mainly lime... But I'd like to get some Cobble stones like you have... Where do you get them from Mike??.. Regards Rich

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Rich. around here they are everywhere, that sandstone and flagstone, thanks mike

[@richmarsh5029]

@@MikeHaduck yeah I thought so.. Beautiful place where your from

[@patrickmullally424]

Hey great tips on your stone endeavors

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Pat, I appreciate it, mike

[@jessychurchwell2613]

Thanks mike

[@jessychurchwell2613]

Mike. I want to cover concrete porch with river rock. I'm in south east Oklahoma. Do I need to tie the walls to concrete with wall ties or just morter them to it

[@MikeHaduck]

Jessy Churchwell Hi Jessy, it is impossible to say unless I was actually there to see it, lots of issues with weight etc, I would get an opinion from the local guys first, hope it helps, thanks mike

[@timfoster5043]

For a permanent column, what do you recommend for a foundation? (I'm having a hard time finding info on this)

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tim, in our area we got to go down 42 to 48 inches , pour a footer and build up from there, also might need rebar from the footer to anchor bolts, I would talk to your local inspector, thanks Mike

[@dezertXer]

when making a rock column, is it ok to do a few feet and come back and build it up a few more feet the next day and so on?

[@MikeHaduck]

, I did that on part 3, just have to make sure it holds together when moving, thanks mike

[@alpaul9700]

The Bob Ross of masonary

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@adam_c_music]

Mike- how much do you think the final stone pier weighs? I have a 1000 lb dolly but don't want it to collapse at the end thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ace, not sure somewhere around 350 lbs,? Thanks mike

[@adam_c_music]

@@MikeHaduck Finished two pillars they came out awesome. Definitely appreciate these videos, they are game changing for a diy homeowner

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@Moloch1038]

Hi Mike, do you have a book on your instructions? Or sell DVDs?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Moloch, not really, just having fun with the videos, thanks mike

[@terriealexander2344]

still good today thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks terrie, Mike

[@jammybap]

Is it just concrete based stuff you pre-wet before bonding? I was waiting for these stones to get sprayed like everything else.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi jammy, pre wetting is mostly for sticking , straight block,brick, and real stone is not usually done, .. it is done usually on stucco, plaster, etc, Usually on each video I show where I use it, I hope it helps thanks Mike

[@myronsmith2114]

This is a good idea as long as theirs no gate or fence attached to it

[@MikeHaduck]

hi Myron, I agree, of course you could always extend the footers for that, thanks for the comment, mike

[@Splash111]

Nice job !!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Splash, I appreciate it. mike

[@marlenesalahuddin3593]

Will u consider 2 come 2 Brooklyn NY 2 do some work?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Marlene, I appreciate the offer but got too much on my plate, thanks mike

[@wmsbbg6624]

Liked your comment of next house on wheels

[@MikeHaduck]

Very true, I even got one, thanks Mike

[@corydelbiondo5773]

When building pillars do you have to get below the frost line or not? These don't look very deep? Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

It is not, laying on gravel like a rail road track, in this case the area was filled about 20 years ago and If I poured footers it might still sink, this way I could always lift them up. I seen the job last week and nothing moved, I learned it from the old timmers , the railroaders knew their business, thanks mike

[@crappo8459]

Nice work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Christian , I appreciate it, Mike

[@gschady]

7:50 .. and the hammer gets a flying lesson ;^)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@deliciousgroove]

Cool!

[@MikeHaduck]

+deliciousgroove thanks, mike

[@terrynicholson5214]

Do you add anything to cement?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Terry, no I do not add anything to the cement, thanks Mike

[@mikelbhardin7202]

how much cardboard you go threw in a year lol
not bashing your a great mason keep up the good work

[@jayyoung2762]

Mike, can you put faux stone directly over stucco?

[@MikeHaduck]

I am sorry but unless I can't comment on anything unless I was actually there to see it. all situations are different. I would ask some of the local guys. thanks mike

[@jayyoung2762]

Thanks Mike, I am going to put wire lath on it, what the heck. BTW I used your plan on the walls of the little piece of lath, its up there good!

[@MikeHaduck]

jay young I hope it works out, thanks. mike

[@tracydavison5531]

I like the way you think

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tracy, thanks again, Mike

[@tracydavison5531]

I like the way you think.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@johnwoolfrey5093]

Why did you wait to put the cap on at the site? Why not in the garage?

[@MrMoosefire]

my best guess is since he used a cherry picker to put it in place, he needed access to the tube in the middle in order to do that. thus, no cap yet.

[@kaneunderwood3915]

you mean engine crane lol

[@ГалинаТумакова-э1е]

Супер 👏🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again, Mike

[@Александр-з6о3б]

👍

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, Mike

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

I would have made it twice as big, but I guess the customer is always right.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Barnaby, your right, thanks mike

[@billk6494]

Nice, :-)

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks. mike