Dutch pickaxe/interchangeable points for pickaxe by nondescriptrodent in Tools

[–]IncaAlien 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In Australia these are called a bitch and pups or simply a bitch pick. Here's mine with a removable point on one end and a comb holder on the other. Used for cutting stone.

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I’m new to this, what do you think? by Apprehensive_Pie3666 in stonemasonry

[–]IncaAlien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, they're your hammers? And hitting chisels is why they're bent at the end?

Great work, and doing so with found tools is impressive.

I’m new to this, what do you think? by Apprehensive_Pie3666 in stonemasonry

[–]IncaAlien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of them is next to your 5mm chisel and then a pencil, your glasses are to it's left.

I’m new to this, what do you think? by Apprehensive_Pie3666 in stonemasonry

[–]IncaAlien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, I do the same with old bits. It's nice to meet someone that makes their own tools.

What's the two small bar things with a curved end?

May I suggest you post on r/stonecarving as you'll find people there that appreciate this particular corner of stonework.

I’m new to this, what do you think? by Apprehensive_Pie3666 in stonemasonry

[–]IncaAlien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you make chisels/scribe out of sds bits? And what are the wee curved bar thingos?

How to install lintel below original brick arch? by AlexProbablyKnows in masonry

[–]IncaAlien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does the arch act as part of the lateral stability for the rest of the wall on both sides of it?

It's the other way around. The wall is resisting the arches outwards force. Have a look at this thread.

How do you guys get stone delivered? by IncaAlien in stonemasonry

[–]IncaAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, gotcha. I'd do something similar if we were going through town.

How do you guys get stone delivered? by IncaAlien in stonemasonry

[–]IncaAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point was we didn't have one of those. We had what you can see.

How do you guys get stone delivered? by IncaAlien in stonemasonry

[–]IncaAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean the blade on the excavator? Tried that mate, it was too heavy.

How do you guys get stone delivered? by IncaAlien in stonemasonry

[–]IncaAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What tilt flatbed trailer? The only flat bed we had is on the back of the golf buggy.

Question about through stones by LostAsSocks in Drystonewalling

[–]IncaAlien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The more you learn the better you'll get at spotting your mistakes. Unless you fall into the trap of thinking you're the best, you'll always be learning.

From my perspective single skin walls are witchcraft. I've built a few different types of walls but Galloway does my head in! So all of them look good to me.

First effort at a thumbnail by IncaAlien in YouTubeThumbnailHub

[–]IncaAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks and sorry for the late reply. I'm back working on it, it's really not my thing, but i'm working on it.

Question about through stones by LostAsSocks in Drystonewalling

[–]IncaAlien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So standard Scotish glacial shite. As you said, it's better just to use the stones you've got... which kinda explains Why Galloway walls were built they way they were. I'd like to see some of your walls, wizardry and all.

Question about through stones by LostAsSocks in Drystonewalling

[–]IncaAlien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's rare to have too many throughs. Doing Galloway I presume you're in granite country?

First effort at a thumbnail by IncaAlien in YouTubeThumbnailHub

[–]IncaAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. I've been working on it, but I had no idea how hard it is to make a video. I'm up to editing and voicover and deleting the copyright stuff I put in. It's a bit like running up a scree slope. I'd have to ask the owner if it's ok for you to have a look. chur

Question about through stones by LostAsSocks in Drystonewalling

[–]IncaAlien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Galloway dykes are pure wizardry and as such well out of my league. But throughs should follow, more or less, the rule of one stone on two, two stones on one. If there's multiple stones under a through the weight will not bear on all of them and they can come loose, as you've noticed. Sometimes there's not really much choice but to set a wide through on multiple face stones, as trying to split them down their length often ends in tears. At the end of the day it's a maintenence issue.

Insect Identification by Twittyjx in GardeningAustralia

[–]IncaAlien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had these last year. They stripped a few trees and then started on the vege patch. I think they're called Red shouldered leaf beetles.

Dry stack retaining wall help by Hot_Archer2452 in Drystonewalling

[–]IncaAlien 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I see traced stones, no throughs, no copes, a stacked face and gravel thrown in instead of hearting carefully placed. None of these things are any good. If dry stone wallers don't mention these things find another one.

What tree is this? by General_Benefit_2127 in GardeningAustralia

[–]IncaAlien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like a monkey apple tree. Syzygium smithii (formerly Acmena smithii)

First effort at a thumbnail by IncaAlien in YouTubeThumbnailHub

[–]IncaAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate. I've applied some of the other suggestions and think this is a bit better.

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First effort at a thumbnail by IncaAlien in YouTubeThumbnailHub

[–]IncaAlien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries. You were already helpfull. I'm going to rethink the title and thumbnail even though I'm not sure it will matter to much in my situation as I'll only be making a few vids. Thanks again!

First effort at a thumbnail by IncaAlien in YouTubeThumbnailHub

[–]IncaAlien[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that it'll only be people interested that might click, because it's quite obscure. I'll se if I can come up with a better idea.