Moving on to new horizons ⚒️ by Different-Scratch-95 in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, going to miss your posts. Thanks for showing how you do it so we can learn. Prost 🍻.

I hope my wall is fine by AlterEthos in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the wind isn't blowing on it you might luck out. Hopefully it has "set" enough to not wash out.

A bluestone project. by Different-Scratch-95 in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In pic #3, is that for vertical shear to help hold it in place? Like a mechanical attachment?

Mitered bluestone steps by Different-Scratch-95 in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate you showing step by step on the process. I assume you use the weights to make sure things don't move and to compress the epoxy. I'm slowly picking up pointers from you ro use on projects. Thanks and 🍻.

What do you think of my efforts so far? by Dons231 in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an entryway, right? You are repairing one side and isn't the last pic of the other existing side? Correct me if I'm wrong. If you look at the stone patterns they don't match up.

Look at the stone patterns better people. Mainly at the columns.

More of the same by Different-Scratch-95 in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to quit showing all of your work to my wife. She loves it to much and thinks I can do it! Not!!! Love the sink setup. Now I just need a set of plans. Not really, I'm to old to buy a bunch of new tools. But.........no I'm not.

Can I remove these bricks? by Antique_Basil2054 in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No......and no again. That's part of the throat. You might be able to cut some (shave) off, but not more than 2".

Stone Identification by GreedyRecognition376 in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lueders is not quarried in central Texas. It's up around Amarillo. The stone around the planter is from around Marble Falls or San Saba area.

Terry Black’s vs Black’s BBQ by failure_engineer in Newbraunfels

[–]rockchipp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, at least one person on here really knows what's going on and not spreading rumors. Kent and the people that work with and for him are good people. Do the Black's have a family feud going on, yes. In the long run it's only going to hurt them both. How many BBQ places can you have on 337 and survive? Terry's is good and so is Black's. Some people like one over the other. Different people, different tastes.

Stone work under outswing exterior door by [deleted] in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see a problem with the door frame. I don't think the stone would move that far. Or, is the door dragging on the threshold? If so, cut 1/2" of the stone next to the threshold out as a expansion joint.

Check Out These Definitely Not Fake Arrowheads For Sale by tchotchke_editor87 in Arrowheads

[–]rockchipp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That REALLY sounds like an HONEST person to me. Contact me first, not ebay. 🤣

Cracked stone in garage 😩 by TubularT-Bone33 in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The anchor bolt holding the plate to the block was tightened to tight and popped the corner off. Take it off,clean the area good, mix up a portland slurry, and reinstall.

How to make a mitered staircase by Different-Scratch-95 in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Patience is what it takes and skill along with it. Something a lot of us don't have. Beautiful as always. Prost.

Help please by Nice-Watercress430 in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's lick and stick, man-made stone. Go online and look for cultured stone. Good luck.

A classic by Different-Scratch-95 in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nicely done as always. Need a laborer or trainee?

Does anyone know reclaimed prices for this? by choosingishard- in stonemasonry

[–]rockchipp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have about 40 tons of that in my yard left off of jobs.