in this demonstration we see the bottom half of the bullseye being set out and built, with the centre in place ready for the Floretine arch to be constructed.
The creativity and true craftsmanship which are hallmarks of all your posts really do inspire us, irrespective of our interests and backgrounds. Not only are your projects of such high standards and involve innovative ideas but they also clearly demonstrate what can be accomplished with attention to detail and basic tools (a piece of string, a level and offcuts of timber). Each time we tune in so our knowledge and our appreciation for your skills increases. Thank you so much for promoting and passing on such valuable information and insight!!! As always, looking forward to the next instalment.
Your bib and brace just brought me back to college as that is what we were given to wear at college although they were blue and not as modern as yours as but it was early 1990s, top notch you are getting more done than me at the min 👍
Please more of this, outstanding, every other hardworking builder in whatever trade is working to achieve knowledge of there craftsmanship, but rob you take things to a new enthusiastic love and respectful way , to improve your own craft and pass that knowledge on to everyone in the trade or not. Thank you for your continus hard work and dedication which without doubt will help and teach generations to come.
Well done Rob so glad you showed using string to check the bricks are radiating correctly a method I always like to use , however struggled to make colleagues use this method in the past
Rob how did you mark the bottom half voussoirs? Im a third generation bricklayer. You are one of the best. I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you and keep them coming. Cheers.
If you're after a nice fatty mix use mature lime putty instead of an nhl I know it's final set isn't as hard as the nhl's but its nice stuff to use. Some of my colleagues are raving about hot lime mixes too, although I have no personal experience of it so that might be worth a try too.
where about does the screw go? do you drop it down 10mm from the striking line? because its lower than the timber on top? so is it fix another block to that timber then 10mm down?
hi Benny, yes they were drawn out on ply first and the reason they appear so thin is because the setting out had to be done from the top of the arch where it is widest...this will be shown next time. I don't think I'll include the setting out on the ply in the video though.
Hi rob when doing price work how do you increase your productivity to the maximum is it the combination of reducing wasting movements but also forcing yourself to go as fast as you can (without sacrificing quality of course) or do you keep at a steady pace?
It's all in the preparation, planning and doing things that are simple first to give yourself a positive start and not an uphill struggle from the moment you start. 20 mins of thinking can save a whole day of stress.
If you adopt good, clean and efficient methods everything else falls into place. I strongly advise Advance Craft (Level 3) so nothing technical will hold you up.
@@robsonger1 thank you for explaining this but when one is technically sound and has adopted good clean efficient work methods does speeding up the movements also contribute to increase in productivity?
To a certain extent yes, there is no price on experience. Knowledge and good habits are the key. No one wants a job to take too long but to earn yourself a good name is better than earning gold.
@@robsonger1 I’m currently reading motion study:a method for increasing the efficiency of the workman, every tradesmen should read it highly recommend and dovetails nicely with your philosophy of preparation and efficiency
Always enjoy your intercut detail to your work and im learning so thanks for sharing Rob.Is there anything in bricklaying that you want to do but havent done yet ? Justin brickright 👍
yes, loads of things. I have an old level 3 Brickwork book by Cutter, one of my best books and it has some great things in there, I will be doing a few from time to time. But until then I have a few of my own ideas for the next few months. So much more to come...keep watching
@@robsonger1 I think no matter what you have accomplished in bricklaying and no matter your age .There should always be the desire to learn and push your own skill level . Look forward to watching more of your work which is so inspirational. Keep them coming Rob. Justin brickright 👍
''My father was a guy most comfortable in the company of bricklayers and carpenters and electricians. And I have a lot of that in me also. I love those people.'' ~Donald Trump My ''Project Transition'' bricklaying teacher; had we soon to be leaving the Paratroopers, tell us that... ''Mortar was designed to hold the bricks apart; not together.'' I can remember overhearing him telling the visiting carpentry instructor; that out of this class of 20; that only Sgt. me, from Texas, & Sgt. Swope from N.J. were ever going to become true bricklayers. I still to this day believe that he was as right about Sgt. Swope, as he was about my '75 to '85 practice of it. -11b4p 82nd Abn. '71- '74
Quality not quantity 👍 love the accuracy and attention to detail
The creativity and true craftsmanship which are hallmarks of all your posts really do inspire us, irrespective of our interests and backgrounds. Not only are your projects of such high standards and involve innovative ideas but they also clearly demonstrate what can be accomplished with attention to detail and basic tools (a piece of string, a level and offcuts of timber). Each time we tune in so our knowledge and our appreciation for your skills increases. Thank you so much for promoting and passing on such valuable information and insight!!! As always, looking forward to the next instalment.
Your bib and brace just brought me back to college as that is what we were given to wear at college although they were blue and not as modern as yours as but it was early 1990s, top notch you are getting more done than me at the min 👍
Please more of this, outstanding, every other hardworking builder in whatever trade is working to achieve knowledge of there craftsmanship, but rob you take things to a new enthusiastic love and respectful way , to improve your own craft and pass that knowledge on to everyone in the trade or not. Thank you for your continus hard work and dedication which without doubt will help and teach generations to come.
Lovely comment, thank you
Well done Rob so glad you showed using string to check the bricks are radiating correctly a method I always like to use , however struggled to make colleagues use this method in the past
Looking good . I like how you transfer the gauge 👌🏼🧱👍🏽
Spot on cutting there on the intrados and extrados👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Aye your right Jim. Me bad👍🏻
Nice workmanship as usual
The fine art of brick work ❤️
some things just stick in your head forever ,you cutting that brick was one of them ,
Quality craftsmanship 👍
Rob how did you mark the bottom half voussoirs? Im a third generation bricklayer. You are one of the best. I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you and keep them coming. Cheers.
Hi Dalton... if you watch my Circular Ramp video you'll see the method I use to mark the bottom.
thanks for watching
Brilliant 👏
I’m scratching my head just watching this 😂great job !
If you're after a nice fatty mix use mature lime putty instead of an nhl I know it's final set isn't as hard as the nhl's but its nice stuff to use. Some of my colleagues are raving about hot lime mixes too, although I have no personal experience of it so that might be worth a try too.
Rob built the pyramids in his previous life
Love this!! 🤗
Super travaille
Un maquina.Saludos desde Sevilla
nice work
Shame it’s in a warehouse and not in someone’s front garden lovely bit of work
where about does the screw go? do you drop it down 10mm from the striking line? because its lower than the timber on top? so is it fix another block to that timber then 10mm down?
Great work once again rob .can I ask did you stop selling the twisted pier tool ?
Hey m8
Rob do you know if u have any tips or videos on to get full perp joints for blockwork please
Looking great Rob , On the quoins did you cut/shape the bricks yourself ? Looking forward to the next video . Superb .
Yes, all cut with my DeWalt.
Thanks for watching
Did you cut the special on the quoin your self or did they come like that mate really like the detail 👍
Hi Kieren, yes, I cut all those with my DeWalt
Very nice piece of work rob, did you mark it all out on a sheet first to get the axed cuts?
hi Benny, yes they were drawn out on ply first and the reason they appear so thin is because the setting out had to be done from the top of the arch where it is widest...this will be shown next time. I don't think I'll include the setting out on the ply in the video though.
@@robsonger1 cant wait to see it finished 👍
Hello mate what work trousers or dungarees are you wearing many thanks 👍🏻
hi, I just put bib and brace into eBay and there they were...
Hi rob when doing price work how do you increase your productivity to the maximum is it the combination of reducing wasting movements but also forcing yourself to go as fast as you can (without sacrificing quality of course) or do you keep at a steady pace?
It's all in the preparation, planning and doing things that are simple first to give yourself a positive start and not an uphill struggle from the moment you start. 20 mins of thinking can save a whole day of stress.
If you adopt good, clean and efficient methods everything else falls into place.
I strongly advise Advance Craft (Level 3) so nothing technical will hold you up.
@@robsonger1 thank you for explaining this but when one is technically sound and has adopted good clean efficient work methods does speeding up the movements also contribute to increase in productivity?
To a certain extent yes, there is no price on experience.
Knowledge and good habits are the key. No one wants a job to take too long but to earn yourself a good name is better than earning gold.
@@robsonger1 I’m currently reading motion study:a method for increasing the efficiency of the workman, every tradesmen should read it highly recommend and dovetails nicely with your philosophy of preparation and efficiency
cant you do it freehand ?
Always enjoy your intercut detail to your work and im learning so thanks for sharing Rob.Is there anything in bricklaying that you want to do but havent done yet ?
Justin brickright 👍
yes, loads of things. I have an old level 3 Brickwork book by Cutter, one of my best books and it has some great things in there, I will be doing a few from time to time. But until then I have a few of my own ideas for the next few months. So much more to come...keep watching
@@robsonger1
I think no matter what you have accomplished in bricklaying and no matter your age .There should always be the desire to learn and push your own skill level .
Look forward to watching more of your work which is so inspirational.
Keep them coming Rob.
Justin brickright 👍
What bricks are they plz rob?
Imperial brick company
(Shropshire....I think)
''My father was a guy most comfortable in the company of bricklayers and carpenters and electricians. And I have a lot of that in me also. I love those people.'' ~Donald Trump
My ''Project Transition'' bricklaying teacher; had we soon to be leaving the Paratroopers, tell us that... ''Mortar was designed to hold the bricks apart; not together.'' I can remember overhearing him telling the visiting carpentry instructor; that out of this class of 20; that only Sgt. me, from Texas, & Sgt. Swope from N.J. were ever going to become true bricklayers. I still to this day believe that he was as right about Sgt. Swope, as he was about my '75 to '85 practice of it. -11b4p 82nd Abn. '71- '74
@@martin2466 ''Everybody has the right to be wrong... just not to each other.''
Hope I wasn't to you.
How do you ship something like that? FedEx? UPS? 😄
I was actually thinking along those lines....