STONE STEP REPAIR (Part 11) Mike Haduck

I replaced a broken stone step and patched up around it, All my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help.
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[@BillLowenburg]

The mud trick and the hatchet together in one video…love old school, Mike, and thanks for sharing. I’m sure the homeowners appreciated you keeping the job at a reasonable price. You simplified what some guys might have turned into a big deal. Keep up the good work!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bill, Mike

[@raymondhirst3315]

Thanks again for making these videos. They are so informative I always watch them twice.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Raymond, Mike

[@bobhart1155]

As with all your videos, I find myself learning masonry skills and tricks of the trade that I can later use for future projects. Your instructional style and knowledge make your videos a pleasure to watch and easy to understand. Many thanks for all that you share here.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bob, Mike

[@dunep6465]

I'll never get away from "Old School" Mike. Great Job! Keep 'em comin'... 🙂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dune, Mike

[@ralphfiglow7714]

This is my 3rd years watching Mike's videos and then doing my "patchwork" around the house.Like going to school to have all this available knowledge ,thanks to our great professor Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ralph, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@wim0104]

thank you, Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks wim, Mike

[@Brian-Burke]

Incredible work as always, Mike. Hope you're well. Brian

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@DAS-Videos]

Another great job, you make it look easy. It looks cold there in Florida 🙂

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Das. Glad I am not up there now, thanks Mike

[@AStanton1966]

That rock facing is an art. Just about every time I tried it, I ended up busting the stone.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I still do, lol, Mike

[@suep4530]

nice job. I like that...if it ain't broke don't fix it...been saying that for years.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, Mike

[@roccoconte2960]

Great job Mike, if you keep taking your dad's soil he wouldn't be able to plant his tomatoes .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocco, Mike

[@drcornelius8275]

Not bad! Half a day of work and you can put a new $20 bill in your pocket!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dr, very true, Mike

[@kingscooby4191]

The master

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@paramtrx9558]

Ha! I was just telling a friend today always send the laziest guy to do the hardest work.. He'll figure it out lol! Hope you have a great year Mike! Thx

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@suzanneburke4330]

Thank you, always so interesting.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Suzanne, Mike

[@vcomments3484]

Mike, is it ok to use the bricks with holes to repair old school bricks on a chimney?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi V, that's mostly all you can get anymore, thanks mike

[@vcomments3484]

Thank you for your videos as always. Still have your t-shirt from two years ago.

[@jimcramer9656]

I know you are in warmer weather down south now. Will you be going back to do more work and videos in Pennsylvania?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jim, I got a years worth of videos put away but I got a few things to do up north, thanks Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

@@MikeHaduck Sounds good. I hope you are enjoying the great weather and are getting to relax! I like your other channel too so maybe you can grow it up doing things like diving.

[@MikeHaduck]

@Jim Cramer thanks Jim, I plan to start working more on it this summer, thanks Mike

[@DAS-Videos]

It is March, I figure you are actually back in PA for the spring. One of the best times of the year.

[@MikeHaduck]

It's nice down here too ,lol, Mike

[@davidlovera2879]

Really enjoy watching your videos Mike*. Today I've been more depressed than usual, because of a personal female friend giving me the complete silent treatment once again.. But i enjoy watching your videos. And today it helped me feel better just watching you work in your videos.. Seems like your videos also have a "Therapeutic" tendency to help ease my mind as well.. Thanks you* for all your enjoyable helpful videos.. Really enjoy watching your videos.. Again, Thank You* so much, & God* Bless*..Sincerely, yours David Lovera*. 💯🙏💖💞👍👌✌️🙏🎥🎬☮️🇺🇸💎💎💎💎💎

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, God bless, MIKE

[@sierrapepin]

Must be a beautiful day out east today to get into the ‘crete. Very sunny here in Minnesota but still a bit cold. Thank you, I love your videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sierra, Mike

[@sierrapepin]

@@MikeHaduck have you ever done custom banisters with concrete? Love to see a video on that.

[@anabeladeconza3715]

I know you said you were retired but you still do stuff like this on RUclips I was wondering if I sent you a few pictures of my old stone retaining wall done also around the 1930s what do you think I should do to it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I have a playlist on remaining walls, and it shows how I repaired all types, that should help, thanks Mike

[@randykuhns4515]

I just finished a ribeye steak and potato with grilled onions and a few (phew) cups of red wine, and watched Mike fix these steps,... Life is good,...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Randy, I appreciate it, Mike

[@brianc.3416]

I'm rebuilding a sandstone retaining wall in Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957. It's not a dry stack wall, so what type of mortar should I use? From what I have read, it appears type S would be best? But I hear Lime isn't good for soft stone like sandstone. The highest point of the wall is around 4ft. Your videos are very helpful!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brian, I have a whole series on repointing stonework and another on repointing brickwork, I show what I use in each circumstance, thanks Mike

[@julietphillips1991]

It's snowing! Does your Dad charge for the dirt? Nowadays nothing is "dirt cheap!"

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Juliet, Mike

[@steve-nr3gn]

Mike: thanks again for the mud trick. I used it today and it worked like a charm. Thanks for all your tips. Long time viewer. Good luck in your Florida adventures.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Steve, Mike

[@jverrelli1]

Hi Mike, big fan, I have a question, I'm planning to make a curb out of concrete to line my planter bed, my question is how deep do I have to go? Does it have to go below the frost line? And should I put tamped gravel below the concrete or right on the earth? I'm in Long Island Ny, our footings go down to 42" I I hope I don't have to go so deep, thanks keep your videos coming, helping so many people

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jason, it all depends on the situation, it big trucks are going to run over it I go deeper but usually about 18 inches deep, or sometimes gravel then 6 inches with rebar, I got videos out called curb repair that might help, thanks Mike

[@trinn4ever]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I also need to do some patching and I have found your videos "right to the point" very helpful.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Trinn, Mike

[@ryanstankewich4331]

Which do you prefer Mike, New Construction or Restoration?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ryan, I like the old stuff, thanks, Mike

[@74stevedc]

Nice job Mike,
Like the new reggae music.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Steve, Mike

[@jverrelli1]

Hi mike, I'm a big fan, I see in your videos you always wet the old cement your attaching new cement to, I understand it helps new to bond better, do you ever use a bonding agent, I see it at the store, smells like Elmers glue, is this better or use water? Thanks, Jason

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jason, I didn't see bonding agents until late 70s but I might add them to the mix depending on what I am doing, a lot of masons and stucco guys believe in them, thanks Mike

[@bigsmoke7381]

I just repointed some old stone work today I wish I had watched this first I didn’t know about the mud trick I guess they just got to wait to let it weather naturally

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Big, Sometimes I would paint on a few days later and leave it for a few days and it would still work of, thanks Mike

[@laurencewalsh5675]

The mud trick to keep it from looking "blinky" love the info and can do attitude!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lawrence, Mike

[@mr.c6674]

I thought in a previous video you said wet it only if attaching vertically? Not those exact words, but the idea was to not wet stacked stone because the water would drain down, and stain the face stones.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mr C, I got that video out " should I wet it first"? That explains it best, thanks Mike

[@dangates3022]

great repair mike looks like you need to be in FLA playing at the tiki bar! cold in Scranton

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Dan, still down here, thanks Mike

[@jaye1967]

I see in so many of your videos that in a lot of stonework both modern and ancient, the stones get faced. Is that a purely decorative thing or is there some functionality to it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jaye, I would say both, I have a whole playlist called " Rockfacing and shaping stone" Mike Haduck, I show it all there, thanks Mike

[@suzanneburke4330]

Thank you, always so interesting.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Suzanne, Mike

[@geyser3445]

This reminds me I have a dentist appt. coming up.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Pete, Mike

[@SOFISINTOWN]

I love your videos Mike. We all do! 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks sofi, Mike

[@tomdale1313]

Great fix, tanks for sharing...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, Mike

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

🐝 U T FUL. Thanks for the video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@5graney5]

1:35 it’s thermo-faced? What is that?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Michael, they use torches to burn the face, instead of chisels, thanks Mike

[@randykuhns4515]

I could put words to that music,...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Randy, Mike

[@thomasdoubleday4430]

Another great video, and Reggae 2 is a nice tune.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thomas, Mike

[@jacobhillanbrand7988]

Love the videos Mike. Old school

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jacob, Mike

[@cookshok2014]

Very very Great 👍👍👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , Mike

[@salmanadamov1600]

Good job, uncle Mike !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Salman, Mike

[@peaceandfreedomeconomics8984]

Can you reuse any of those loose stones?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, it depends on how bad they are, thanks mike

[@cookshok2014]

Amazing 🤩🤩

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again, Mike

[@krowraven7]

great video Mike H

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, Mike

[@terrygreen2243]

HEY Mr. Haduck got any videos on glass block ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Terry, Check out my playlist " glass block installation " thanks mike

[@terrygreen2243]

@@MikeHaduck thanks Mike thanks

[@anthonygiardino4245]

Good video mike!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, Mike

[@Traderjoe]

You l know what I was thinking? That masons were probably one of the earliest trades invented by man. And in order to be attracted to that profession, the best candidate would be one who is in touch with the ground and even keeled. It’s a characteristic that I notice that most masons all seem to possess these traits. It could be an interesting study.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, Mike

[@Good-Citizen]

Good job Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks J, Mike

[@jasontito7644]

hi Mike, what kind of mortar did they use in ancient Egypt? is it cement?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jason, probably just lime, etc, thanks mike

[@jasontito7644]

@@MikeHaduck did the ancient romans discover the cement?

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

Good for another....5-10 years. Great job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@DAS-Videos]

I think good for 20 years. It is mostly stone, the cement and gravity will hold it together for a long time.

[@josephrottina1901]

Great video MIKE keep up the good work.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joseph, Mike

[@brandonmohammed5715]

Good content

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

Nice work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Luis, Mike

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Pete, Mike

[@oldmango8606]

another job well done.....and without any SCUBA

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks old man, lol, Mike

[@asintonic]

i love the sound of Cardinals in the late winter... Thanks for sharing, Mr. Haduck

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@dazuk1969]

Man you can't mess around with that rapid set. Everything has to be prepped and stones cut before you mix that stuff. Even then then you have to work fast. I wonder how many people have done that and still ended up with a mix tub full of rock hard rapid set. Nice one Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Darren, Mike

[@cpoul]

Watching Mike's videos has taken some of the mystery out of mason work for me especially gotta wet it if you want it to stick, info regarding portland and seeing the consistency of the mix. Thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@Deuce-eq4mv]

Good ol uncle Mike, honest Mike love all your videos they are good therapy reminds me of my youth working construction with old timers that are long gone now Mike shows real world old techniques thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Deuce, Mike

[@stashoski2675]

Mike great to see how you go about to fix it with you old way learn for the old times 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Stash, Mike

[@speedracer2336]

“If you want it to stick, you gotta wet it”! Famous words from a Master Mason!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Speedracer, Mike

[@paulsimkins3895]

Great job Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@robertbeckler5058]

Great job.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, Mike

[@josephcofrancesco4123]

Mike I'm going to be a little harsh about your style. First your trowel has so much cement stuck to the blade, frog, neck, and heel I'd be embarrassed to take it out of my tool bag. Surgeons don't use dirty scalpels and good masons don't use cruddy trowels and. slickers. As far as resetting the new stone tread you wet the bottom of the stone with water. In all my years we made sure the bottom of the stone was clean, placed our damp pack, then pasted the bottom of the stone with cement paste or slurry, which was cement and water,then place the stone and set it with a rawhide hammer. The modern way for the last 40 years is to paint the bottom of the tread with octoweld or a variety of other bonding agents. Either way that tread will not come lose. Water is not the way to do it. Having been in the trade my entire life ,I'm 75 ,I am retired but occasionally I do work for historical restoration companies and just completed restoring a 120foot tall stone water tower for the historical society for the state of Delaware I am well versed in quality workmanship. The dirt trick you talk about is a joke. I operated a successful Masonry business for 35years and I was taught by the best and hired the best. But in your defense you do it your way and I did it my way. Enjoy Florida and maybe you never know if you visit key west I'll be at schooner wharf with my boxer Lucy and I'll by you drink.

[@daviddestefano5044]

joe i lived in Mikes area and will say the weather is harsh (freeze thaw) and the economics are also harsh (elderly, fixed income, depressed economics). Mike is a true craftsman but but also knows how to match the job to the customers resources ......he certainly does not need me to defend him but I recognize his talents.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joseph, whatever works and no callbacks, anyway that beer sounds good if I ever get down that way I will look you up, thanks mike

[@josephcofrancesco4123]

​@MikeHaduck OK Mike would like to met you

[@doughay9742]

@@daviddestefano5044 what talents?