An extremely clear demonstration outlining all the key principles in setting out a string line. Your explanations were easily understood and highly informative for those of us new to masonry work. I hope you will continue to provide similar content. Many thanks!!!
Thanks for the comment! I plan to make more videos soon. I'm glad they can help people out. I really just made them to help out the students I teach, and I only expected about 20 to 30 views per year on these videos. I didn't think anyone else would be interested! Thanks again!
@@masonry201 Great to learn you hope to post more YT videos. I’m based in England and have only recently completed a stone masonry course - the main focus of which was carving ornate stone components at the bench. Limited time was spent on fixing. In this respect , your wonderful clear tutorials ( of which I’ve only just come across) are so helpful. Being shown the correct fundamental skills is so important and more importantly the reasoning for the need to acquire those skills. Your tutorials ,of those I’ve seen to date , are superb sources of information for those of us wishing to learn and enhance our craft knowledge. I look forward to any future posts. I fully appreciate the time, effort and knowledge that goes into producing such content. Most appreciated!!!
Solid colors have a tendency to activate the eyes natural persistence. When you look at solid colors, especially red or pink, the opposite color will appear in your vision as a "ghost" image. Great video series by the way, Thanks.
Thanks for the comment! It's tough to find these chisels/line pins. I'm 90% sure they're made by W.Rose. A local store near me sells them, Galantino Supply Company, but they're not always in stock. They're about $10 each, and well worth it.
Appreciate the video. I built two leads today that are about 50 feet apart. When I hung the line blocks on the bottom course, the string was pulling out a 1/16th to maybe 1/8 inch on the lead to my right (they are not perfectly in line with eachother). The wall will eventually get stucco. Would a solution be to set a line twig above the last block on the lead on the right to cheat the string tight to the block where it is tailing a very small bit? While not ideal, would this be your recommendation?
Some subscriber ideas for future videos: Setting up a practice site for block and bricks and suggested exercises. Using the mason's rule. Can mortar be to "weak" or "strong" for the block or brick to which it is applied? Can a mismatch lead to cracking in the wall? Some say yes. Others don't know or don't care. Should mortar be tested in the field similar to a slump test for concrete? Best practices for insulation of masonry walls; interior versus exterior. When to place concrete bond beams in CMU walls. Other materials for blocks like earth stabilized blocks, and autoclaved and non-autoclaved blocks (advantages & disadvantages). Using specialty bricks and blocks. Cleaning and sealing requirements for CMU / brick. Can lime of clay finishes be applied to masonry walls? How to consider inherent qualities of brick and block for moisture vapor control in residential buildings. I am surprised that the Local would allow you to teach your trade on YT ! Fact is, you are one of the best presenters on YT especially when camera is focused on the details of the work and an obnoxious soundtrack isn't playing :) if someone comes away from one of your classes scratching their heads and confused, they are not paying attention. Cheers.
Those are all great ideas! I do have plans to do some of those, especially a series related to mortar mixes and uses. It's finding the time that's the hard part. I do have a masons ruler lesson buried in one of the arch videos. Thanks for the comments!
Great question! Yes, however, put them on the smooth side if that side will be seen also after installation. If you'll just see the split-face side, hang the blocks on that side. You can still lay the split-face to the line on the rough side.
You have an effective presentation style. You take the time to thoroughly explain the details. This topic was on string lines. However, how is the location of the CMU that holds the trig, established accurately in the middle of the course? At what span or distance would you recommend using a unit to hold the trig? A short video on this would be appreciated. Keep up the great work.
Set the twig in the middle of the length of the wall, where the most sag is. The CMU that holds the twig gets its height determined by measuring from either 1- a benchmark from down below, or 2- a determined height that is up above, usually a window sill height or top of window or door heights. As for the span at which to use one, or multiple, is probably going to start around 40 feet in length. Thanks for the questions!
That is tough to work on. You're developing your eyes in every block you lay. I know it's difficult because the mortar squeezes out and covers the edge of the block you're laying on!
@@masonry201 exactly And is more difficult at my place because we use very heavy solid blocks and sometimes the other block layers make the mortar bed more than an inche or two
@@love.pugsss449 Awesome! I've got a question for you. I have a student from the Bronx/Queens area. He's looking to work over the summer in the local up there. Here, we have a great relationship with the local, and a bunch of students work over the summer in Philadelphia with Local 1 down here. I have the current rate sheet/breakdown of the Bricklayers Union Local 1 PA/DE. The student I have did some research, but couldn't find the rate sheet online for up there. I know it's more $ than around here, but I couldn't tell him what the difference is. Do you happen to know where I could get a copy of the NY Local 1 rate breakdown? Just so I'm not a complete stranger, and if you want to know who I am, if you ask your phone who the best bricklayer is in PA, my name pops up! I'm probably not the best bricklayer in PA, I just won a bricklayer competition though! Thanks man.
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This guy is an outstanding instructor!!! Very detailed and great explanation.
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Even as a carpenter (with basically no brick/block experience) this info helped me - thanks for that 👍🏻
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Awesome video. I first thought it is very lengthy but when i watched realised that it takes time to learn something new. Thanks
@@MrJaisonmampilly 😀long video, but so much information I wanted to share! Thanks for the comment!
An extremely clear demonstration outlining all the key principles in setting out a string line. Your explanations were easily understood and highly informative for those of us new to masonry work. I hope you will continue to provide similar content. Many thanks!!!
Thanks for the comment! I plan to make more videos soon. I'm glad they can help people out. I really just made them to help out the students I teach, and I only expected about 20 to 30 views per year on these videos. I didn't think anyone else would be interested! Thanks again!
@@masonry201 Great to learn you hope to post more YT videos. I’m based in England and have only recently completed a stone masonry course - the main focus of which was carving ornate stone components at the bench. Limited time was spent on fixing. In this respect , your wonderful clear tutorials ( of which I’ve only just come across) are so helpful. Being shown the correct fundamental skills is so important and more importantly the reasoning for the need to acquire those skills. Your tutorials ,of those I’ve seen to date , are superb sources of information for those of us wishing to learn and enhance our craft knowledge. I look forward to any future posts. I fully appreciate the time, effort and knowledge that goes into producing such content. Most appreciated!!!
Great video. Good pace, proficient and clear instructions. Thanks
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Awesome instructions. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.
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Solid colors have a tendency to activate the eyes natural persistence. When you look at solid colors, especially red or pink, the opposite color will appear in your vision as a "ghost" image. Great video series by the way, Thanks.
Thanks for the comment! Great insight, I didn't know that!
Very helpful. Learned a lot. Thanks
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Great video, thank you for putting the effort into high quality instructional content 👍
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Thanks for the class!
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Excellent information, thank you
Thanks!
Thank you, man. Couldn't wrap my head around it.
Great videos. Thanks. As a noob this is exactly what I need.
Thank you!
Great video
@@Aimsmallmiss Thanks for the comment!
Where can I buy that chisel with the hole in it ? And what is the name of it ? , fantastic RUclips channel ! Thank you !
Thanks for the comment! It's tough to find these chisels/line pins. I'm 90% sure they're made by W.Rose. A local store near me sells them, Galantino Supply Company, but they're not always in stock. They're about $10 each, and well worth it.
@@masonry201thanks for the information about the chisel , that canvas tool bag you have is nice , any information on the brand and size , thank you.
Appreciate the video. I built two leads today that are about 50 feet apart. When I hung the line blocks on the bottom course, the string was pulling out a 1/16th to maybe 1/8 inch on the lead to my right (they are not perfectly in line with eachother). The wall will eventually get stucco. Would a solution be to set a line twig above the last block on the lead on the right to cheat the string tight to the block where it is tailing a very small bit? While not ideal, would this be your recommendation?
Some subscriber ideas for future videos:
Setting up a practice site for block and bricks and suggested exercises.
Using the mason's rule.
Can mortar be to "weak" or "strong" for the block or brick to which it is applied? Can a mismatch lead to cracking in the wall? Some say yes. Others don't know or don't care.
Should mortar be tested in the field similar to a slump test for concrete?
Best practices for insulation of masonry walls; interior versus exterior.
When to place concrete bond beams in CMU walls.
Other materials for blocks like earth stabilized blocks, and autoclaved and non-autoclaved blocks (advantages & disadvantages).
Using specialty bricks and blocks.
Cleaning and sealing requirements for CMU / brick.
Can lime of clay finishes be applied to masonry walls?
How to consider inherent qualities of brick and block for moisture vapor control in residential buildings.
I am surprised that the Local would allow you to teach your trade on YT !
Fact is, you are one of the best presenters on YT especially when camera is focused on the details of the work and an obnoxious soundtrack isn't playing :)
if someone comes away from one of your classes scratching their heads and confused, they are not paying attention.
Cheers.
Those are all great ideas! I do have plans to do some of those, especially a series related to mortar mixes and uses. It's finding the time that's the hard part. I do have a masons ruler lesson buried in one of the arch videos. Thanks for the comments!
could you use line blocks for split face block?
Great question! Yes, however, put them on the smooth side if that side will be seen also after installation. If you'll just see the split-face side, hang the blocks on that side. You can still lay the split-face to the line on the rough side.
You have an effective presentation style. You take the time to thoroughly explain the details.
This topic was on string lines.
However, how is the location of the CMU that holds the trig, established accurately in the middle of the course?
At what span or distance would you recommend using a unit to hold the trig?
A short video on this would be appreciated. Keep up the great work.
As soon as possible. The whole point of setting a trig is to stop using a level and then “lay to the line”
Set the twig in the middle of the length of the wall, where the most sag is. The CMU that holds the twig gets its height determined by measuring from either 1- a benchmark from down below, or 2- a determined height that is up above, usually a window sill height or top of window or door heights. As for the span at which to use one, or multiple, is probably going to start around 40 feet in length.
Thanks for the questions!
Just subscribed. What’s with the thumbs Up to Dislike thing?
Thanks! It gives viewers the opportunity to dislike the video. RUclips took the dislike feature away a couple years ago.
Do you have a class we can attend.
Thanks for the question. I teach students right out of high school.
Which canvas tool bag do you use ? Thank you.
It’s a no name brand. It’s heavy duty canvas. I get them from Galantinos also.
My problem is making the base of the solid block align with the block I set the mortar on
That is tough to work on. You're developing your eyes in every block you lay. I know it's difficult because the mortar squeezes out and covers the edge of the block you're laying on!
@@masonry201 exactly
And is more difficult at my place because we use very heavy solid blocks and sometimes the other block layers make the mortar bed more than an inche or two
Thanks for the video 👍🧱
Thank you!
Super, Thanks
Thank you!
what is that tool called?
The adjustable tool is called a Line Stretcher. They're also nicknamed dog bones, or line dogs. Thanks for the question.
Flint stone you're Fired..SMFH You're a 1st year apprentice at the most..🤣🤣
Yes, still working on my apprenticeship.
I'm a Bricklayer out of NJ Local 4. #SALUTE
Thank you! NJ Local 4, not far away from me at all. 18 years in PA Local 1
I'm a bricklayer out of NY Local 1. Salute fellas
@@love.pugsss449 Awesome! I've got a question for you. I have a student from the Bronx/Queens area. He's looking to work over the summer in the local up there. Here, we have a great relationship with the local, and a bunch of students work over the summer in Philadelphia with Local 1 down here. I have the current rate sheet/breakdown of the Bricklayers Union Local 1 PA/DE. The student I have did some research, but couldn't find the rate sheet online for up there. I know it's more $ than around here, but I couldn't tell him what the difference is.
Do you happen to know where I could get a copy of the NY Local 1 rate breakdown?
Just so I'm not a complete stranger, and if you want to know who I am, if you ask your phone who the best bricklayer is in PA, my name pops up! I'm probably not the best bricklayer in PA, I just won a bricklayer competition though!
Thanks man.
I'm from Jersey to I was in five and a Shanghai to Local 2
Based on your accent, you are from Baltimore or Philly.?
Hahaha! What accent? Philly area :)
🧱 With the help of pro's like you, many people can tackle smaller DIY jobs and gain experience for larger ones. Others may find a career in masonry is easier than they thought it would be! Thanks for the detailed instruction.
Thanks for the comment!