Tag Archives: stone tools

Bench Class

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Marc

A couple of weekends ago, I led a workshop at the NC Arboretum on building stone benches. First thing in the morning we studied images of various benches, stone-cutting techniques and ways to move heavy objects safely and with relative … Continue reading →

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Column Theory: mailbox vault

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Marc

Last week I spent a good bit of time creating this structure within the column to house the biggest mailbox I think I’ve ever seen. I cut these quoins from step slabs, using petty much every technique I know how … Continue reading →

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Schwag: T-shirts

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Marc

I just picked up my first T-shirts. They are white Gildan brand with this design on the chest. I have a few extra so if you are interested in acquiring one, send me a note and please include your size. … Continue reading →

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Bluestone fabrication: making the nine story patio

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Marc

The first designs were pencil lines on paper, as I tried to create shapes and fill the space in a balanced way. The pencil sketches were on an approximate scale. Once I had a design I liked and the clients … Continue reading →

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