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Tools - Basic waller tools
1. Mason String Line - used for a guide as you build your walls.
2. Bucket - Great for hauling stone, tools, and can make a great seat.
3. Gloves - Great to help protect your hands, avoid bulky gloves
4. Tape Measure - Helping to measure stones, build wall frames and take valuable measurements.
5. Protective Glasses - Protecting your eyes are very important you only get 1 set.
6. 2 Ft Level - Small and easy to move around. Larger levels will be needed for other applications.
7. Line Level - A line level is intended to be placed on a string, great for longer lengths of wall too without needed expensive equipment.
8. 1 Ft Level - Small easy to grab to check anything for a quick level.
9. Brick Hammer - One of the simplest tools to buy and use for shaping stone.
10. 2 lb Drilling Hammer - Great for busting small stones or can be used with your chisel.
11. Chisel - Several different types of chisels exist on the market
The stone tools listed above are a few great starters. When you first get started it can be easy to get caught up in the need for more. Learning to work with less will help to teach you to be more efficient with your eyes and hands.
Mark J. www.Rockinwalls.com
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
How - To Tie String Lines
Step 1) Wrap your string line on the inside of frame or rebar.
Step 2) Wrap string around frame and under string line.
Step 3) Repeat wrapping now twice around - also under string line and first wrap.
Step 4) Lift your string line
and move down and over your first two wraps.
This will now LOCK IT from slipping.
Alternative solutions - Spring clips medium size work best with rebar.
Pro's - the spring clips are fast and easy to use.
Con's - if you have more then one string intersecting in the same area the spring clips will get in the way. Best solution tie your strings.
Notes:
- This method can also be achieved by only wrapping the line around once.
- Use a good strong mason line. Some string lines are not as tightly woven causing them to loosen up and not lock tightly.
Notes:
- This method can also be achieved by only wrapping the line around once.
- Use a good strong mason line. Some string lines are not as tightly woven causing them to loosen up and not lock tightly.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
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