Impressive and meticulous. By far the best put together series of masonry lectures on the internet. I am working towards certification as a tradesman and your videos are helping fill a gap of knowledge Ive been struggling with.
Your approach to design is both inspiring and down-to-earth, Mr. Songer - - to work out complex problems on paper, then move to full-size drawing on plywood, then to cutting pieces according to the template and assembly. Thank you for these fundamental lessons!
Same here, Steve. There is something very comforting about these videos, it is transporting me right back to my college days in the mid 80s. So simply explained and STILL has every possible detail contained.
Thank you for this series Rob, I started bricklaying a couple of years ago (38) and really want to focus on more interesting work and conservation. Your videos are excellent and you really are a true craftsmen, something the trade has sadly lost over the years as bricklaying in some sense has become much simpler.
Hi Rob, can I ask....on this drawing what determines the 150 either side of the centre line? On the Thinking it works to scale how does the extrados line up with perp joint on 3rd course up if only measured at 150mm, if I am to set out a florentine arch but maybe different dimensions then how do I determine the extrados striking point? Regards
Great videos Rob. I’m a ground worker and set a lot of new builds out using a EDM. It’s great seeing you set arches out using the old methods. The triple twist arch you did was mind blowing!! Think I chose the wrong profession. Outstanding workmanship. Regards Chris.
Hi Rob. Could you speak a bit louder, please. And once again, 1-2-3 150mm. Maybe you can explain why is it 150 and what is the minimum and maximum dimension could be there. Thank you. From Russia with brick(I mean love)
Great video again Rob I’m a bricklayer and I missed out on this in my college I believe there are better courses these days that go more in depth I love bricklaying but things like this I never learnt as my tutor recommended just getting out there so I didn’t do the third year. It would be great to work with someone like you for a year. And soak up some or your knowledge. All your videos will help a lot for extra knowledge but it’s going to take a lot of lunch breaks to get through them all lol I’d like to know what you use to draw all of these out so I can purchase the essential bits and practice in my free time. Keep up the great work mate
@@robsonger1 also Rob this may be a silly question but should I get some a3 paper or doesn’t it matter? And what compass would you recommend? I have a cheapo one , I thought it was good you could adjust yours fractionally if needed to gauge the arch.
Hi rob are the drawing bang on scale? I did a few arched at college in 2002 and never came across one again there’s no time for a soldier course anymore on sites etc such a shame will never get to try these techniques, brilliant work matey
Hi Rob does the striking points for the extrados have to be a certain measurement related to the opening? Or as long as your striking from the opposite side of the centre point? Thanks
Hi Sean, There is no set dimension for the striking point, and as you rightly say, as long as the striking point is past the centre, it will work. But don't go too far as it becomes too pointed.
I did drawings years ago from the school book but I remember some arches were quite confusing. Wish these were around then. I think I might have them still, I'll have a look.
Rob. Not knowing much about brickwork, are these Arches inter grated into a wall and with the Florentine arch, I can see where the bricks lock into each other, but with this style it seems you end up with a large mass sitting on top of the arch is style or does it have a purpose.
hello, thanks for watching. All arches serve a purpose which is to span across an opening. The different styles came about during changing periods in time, so each different style of arch represents a different style of architecture. I hope that helps.
Hi Rob. I'm not a 3rd year bricklayer student, but I'm loving every minute of these videos. The only thing is, I've got a 1000 questions. Regards Mark in the UK
Don't remember me enjoying technical drawing as much in college must be because I am a lot older and hopefully a lot wiser, might be buying a drawing board and some pencils for me and sons👍
Hi Chris, the resolution is HD on all the videos but I had to upload some from my phone as my laptop refused to cooperate with me...and from my phone the quality dropped. As soon as I can fix it I might re-upload.
Hello Anthony, I once sent a script to a publisher but they weren't interested, since then I've just stuck to RUclips to get Brickwork as it should be out there.
Good Video Rob, only a few weeks ago I was standing in the street admiring and wondering what kind of arch it was. Hope you enjoy these two photos I took. imgur.com/gallery/P3Q86aJ
Been in the trade for 29 years as a bricklayer.learnt a lot watching your videos 🔥👍
Impressive and meticulous. By far the best put together series of masonry lectures on the internet. I am working towards certification as a tradesman and your videos are helping fill a gap of knowledge Ive been struggling with.
Thank you, that's such a good thing to say.
Retired bricklayer of 50 years..built many aches but never that arch .really great demonstration.
Thank you
Your approach to design is both inspiring and down-to-earth, Mr. Songer - - to work out complex problems on paper, then move to full-size drawing on plywood, then to cutting pieces according to the template and assembly. Thank you for these fundamental lessons!
I’m a 4 th decade bricky I learn something every time I watch 👌🏼🧱👍🏼
Same here, Steve. There is something very comforting about these videos, it is transporting me right back to my college days in the mid 80s. So simply explained and STILL has every possible detail contained.
Jim Newlands 👌🏼🧱👍🏼
Thank you for this series Rob, I started bricklaying a couple of years ago (38) and really want to focus on more interesting work and conservation. Your videos are excellent and you really are a true craftsmen, something the trade has sadly lost over the years as bricklaying in some sense has become much simpler.
i’m learned too much things please keep going it will help me as architecture student thanks you
You one best briclayers I seen
thank you. I'm not though, I simply enjoy what I do.
Very interesting Rob always something to learn in you’re videos thank you. Cant wait to see you build them.
Hi Rob I have been a brickie for 54 years and I take my hat off to you.
Grate vid rob 👌 very interesting 👍
Hi Rob, can I ask....on this drawing what determines the 150 either side of the centre line? On the Thinking it works to scale how does the extrados line up with perp joint on 3rd course up if only measured at 150mm, if I am to set out a florentine arch but maybe different dimensions then how do I determine the extrados striking point?
Regards
Great videos Rob. I’m a ground worker and set a lot of new builds out using a EDM. It’s great seeing you set arches out using the old methods. The triple twist arch you did was mind blowing!! Think I chose the wrong profession. Outstanding workmanship. Regards Chris.
Rob you have to build this, get the camera out and start filming 👍
Absolutely, it's going to happen
Hi Rob. Could you speak a bit louder, please. And once again, 1-2-3 150mm. Maybe you can explain why is it 150 and what is the minimum and maximum dimension could be there. Thank you. From Russia with brick(I mean love)
Great video again Rob I’m a bricklayer and I missed out on this in my college I believe there are better courses these days that go more in depth I love bricklaying but things like this I never learnt as my tutor recommended just getting out there so I didn’t do the third year. It would be great to work with someone like you for a year. And soak up some or your knowledge. All your videos will help a lot for extra knowledge but it’s going to take a lot of lunch breaks to get through them all lol I’d like to know what you use to draw all of these out so I can purchase the essential bits and practice in my free time.
Keep up the great work mate
Hi Ross
You can get a nice A3 drawing board off eBay and the pens I use are Edding, 0.1 and a 0.03
@@robsonger1 also Rob this may be a silly question but should I get some a3 paper or doesn’t it matter? And what compass would you recommend? I have a cheapo one , I thought it was good you could adjust yours fractionally if needed to gauge the arch.
If you get a set of dividers for the brick sizes, I keep 4 at hand, set at stretcher, header, closer and gauge sizes
Brilliant as always Rob 👌
Thanks for lessons
How do you account for your pointing? By the time you get to the keybrick, won’t it be out?
Great stuff rob
Maybe I'm missing something but how did you come up whit 150mm each side of center line ?
Hi there, the 150 was a dimension I thought looked right but it can vary, depending on what you want the outer arch (extrados) to look like
@@robsonger1 o ok I taught I missed something thanks
That’s what I was gonna ask.
Sometimes the “eye” is the best judge!
Outstanding craftsmanship and knowledge I would love to have been by your side picking your brains 👍🏻
Saturday workshop after all this upset?
@@robsonger1 not sure what you mean Rob but I'll stick to watching you by far the best on RUclips in my opinion keep up video's 😃
@@robsonger1 absolutely
Thank Rob again x
Hi rob are the drawing bang on scale? I did a few arched at college in 2002 and never came across one again there’s no time for a soldier course anymore on sites etc such a shame will never get to try these techniques, brilliant work matey
I have Saturday workshops, where all these can be built...
After all this isolation is over.
rob songer where are you based rob
I'm a Suffolk boy...
Am in Yorkshire but I wont cancel it out if there’s some interesting stuff to learn could you send me some details some how?
The courses will start as normal, basic skills, but I will be doing decorative work as well, and the content of those workshops are never ending...
Hi Rob does the striking points for the extrados have to be a certain measurement related to the opening? Or as long as your striking from the opposite side of the centre point? Thanks
Hi Sean, There is no set dimension for the striking point, and as you rightly say, as long as the striking point is past the centre, it will work. But don't go too far as it becomes too pointed.
Thank you for sharing sir
I did drawings years ago from the school book but I remember some arches were quite confusing. Wish these were around then. I think I might have them still, I'll have a look.
Thanks for sharing
Thinking of you, Rob. Hope you’re well. Your work is so interesting. Laura
Thank you.
Nice one rob , very interesting
Hello Rob, lovely work as usual.
Is the striking point of the extrados always a third away from the striking point of the introdos striking point?
Wonder how many of these actually exist in Florence?
Very good Rob , For the Extrados why 150mm either side of C/L is that just a given or can that be any measurement to suit the situation .
the 150mm gave the best look, any smaller and the extrados would be very similar to the intrados, any greater and the extrados would be too pointed.
Rob. Not knowing much about brickwork, are these Arches inter grated into a wall and with the Florentine arch, I can see where the bricks lock into each other, but with this style it seems you end up with a large mass sitting on top of the arch is style or does it have a purpose.
hello, thanks for watching.
All arches serve a purpose which is to span across an opening. The different styles came about during changing periods in time, so each different style of arch represents a different style of architecture. I hope that helps.
rob songer thanks rob, appreciate the incite and the layouts, now when I look at an Arch it won’t be just a pile off bricks. :)
@@ferstuck37 aaah...depends who built it...haaa
Rob that's a nice creamy mix how much lime do you use .
Hi Rob. I'm not a 3rd year bricklayer student, but I'm loving every minute of these videos. The only thing is, I've got a 1000 questions.
Regards Mark in the UK
Please...ask me
Brilliant stuff mate
Thank you
Don't remember me enjoying technical drawing as much in college must be because I am a lot older and hopefully a lot wiser, might be buying a drawing board and some pencils for me and sons👍
That actually made me smile....
Please do it, I love drawing Brickwork
Is there a follow up video yet of you building this ? Would love to see it
Rob have you got a new camera? The quality seems much better to the last video's. Top work by the way.
Hi Chris, the resolution is HD on all the videos but I had to upload some from my phone as my laptop refused to cooperate with me...and from my phone the quality dropped. As soon as I can fix it I might re-upload.
Me ...I can’t draw this ...Rob “Chuck Norris” Songer Draws it then builds it before breakfast 💪👍👏🎥🧱
Hi rob, have you done any books?
Hello Anthony, I once sent a script to a publisher but they weren't interested, since then I've just stuck to RUclips to get Brickwork as it should be out there.
Good Video Rob, only a few weeks ago I was standing in the street admiring and wondering what kind of arch it was. Hope you enjoy these two photos I took. imgur.com/gallery/P3Q86aJ
what a fantastic building that is! Thank you for sharing