Stone Primer: Ideas and Techniques for Incorporating Stone In and Around Your Home by Charles McRaven
Stone Primer: Ideas and Techniques for Incorporating Stone In and Around Your Home by Charles McRaven
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Stone Primer: Ideas and Techniques for Incorporating Stone In and Around Your Home by Charles McRaven
Binding: Paperback
Copyright Date: 2007
Pub Date: July 30, 2007
Physical Info: 0.6" H x 10.76" L x 8.46" W (2.17 lbs) 271 pages
Add touches of durable elegance to your home and yard. This introduction to stonemasonry covers everything you need to know to plan and execute a variety of stonework projects that range from a simple countertop to a complete stone shed. Learn how to choose the proper stones for each project and what tools you need to shape and fit them properly. With stunning photography and profiles of master craftsmen, Stone Primer is both a practical handbook and an inspirational guide for the budding stonemason.
Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He has written extensively on stone, including the books Building with Stone and Stonework, and articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and many regional magazines. He lectures and conducts workshops and private courses in stone construction. Charles lives in Virginia