Learn the fundamentals of using the mason's tools Duration 11.44
This is the third video in the series of the 'Learn Stonemasonry' course.


The Course
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Our online Stonemasonry course covers:

The skills and tasks covered in the video are based upon those a UK apprentice stonemason or NVQ/SVQ (National /Scottish Vocational Qualification) stonemasonry student needs to demonstrate their competence and complete their first year of study. They are skills a mason uses daily and so are amongst the most useful to learn.

Course playlist:
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The course covers:
- Stone cutting Health and safety
- The stone mason’s toolkit
- The mason’s tools explained
- The creation of templets/templates
- Marking the stone in preparation for cutting
- Stone cutting using a variety of hand tools
- Creation of flat and ovolo surfaces
- Internal and external corners
- The making of an apprentice’s piece

By the end of the video, you’ll have received a comprehensive overview of the terms used in the industry as well as health and safety issues, stonemasons tools, cutting of stone and making of an apprentice’s piece.


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Chisels and other tools - To buy

The two of the most popular types of stone masonry chisels available are Steel and Tungsten. The beginner on a budget may want to start with the steel, also known as ‘Fire Sharp’ as they are less expensive than Tungsten tipped chisels. Please note that Tungsten tipped chisels do not require sharpening as frequently as Fire Sharp chisels. So do factor sharpening into your decision making.

Make sure that you buy chisels that are as close as possible to those used in the video course. The chisels demonstrated are for achieving high quality architectural finishes on a moderately hard limestone. Marble chisels are not the same, and chisels for very hard stone such as granite are different also. Granite tools are usually much larger, heavier and not made for making pieces such as in this course.

The following are example tools similar or the same as have been used in the video. You may be able to find equally good options or better for sale in your location.
These have been listed as a result of enquires from learners.

UK - Chisel Sets

- Stone Mason's Tool Kit
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1. Choose either Starter and a Full set
2. Choose either Fire Sharp or Tungsten


- Tungsten Tip Bullnose Chisel - Variety of sizes
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1. Choose either head type
2. Choose chisel width

Please see this post for a more extensive list of tools such as individual chisels and mallets

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Other tools
- Bahco CS150 150mm Combination Square
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- Nicpro 2mm Mechanical Pencil Set, 3 PCS
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* Kigniote Safety Glasses for Work, 8PCS
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FFP2 Mask Pack of 25 - Hand Checked
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Caution
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Stone dust can be harmful. Always follow health and safety advice and guidelines as applicable to your jurisdiction.


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Music:
"Traveling Alone" by DJ BLUE
2007 - Licensed under
Creative Commons
CC BY 2.5 DEED
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Please refer to the relevant videos/chapters for credits, Terms and Conditions and safety information.


Disclaimer
All content supplied within this video and in the film were deemed correct at the time of production.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the video and audio content and any accompanying materials both printed and/or electronic Built Heritage Education and the producers, will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions and accept no liability for accident or injury.

Occupation Health and Safety requirements vary from one jurisdiction to another. Built Heritage Education does not encourage, recommend nor sanction any work practices which would in any manner or form contradict or contravene local Occupational Health and Safety legislation, guidance or requirements.

This film demonstrates stone masonry activities performed by a qualified and experienced craftsman. These techniques may be dangerous. Should they be practiced, proceed carefully adhere to all relevant local Occupational Health and Safety best practice guidelines, requirements, and legislation.

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