The forgotten art of building a stone wall
an illustrated guide to dry wall construction
[1st ed.]
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Word Count
15,250 words, Guess
Page Count
61 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveforgottenartofbu00fiel
- Internet Archiveforgottenartofbu0000fiel
- LibraryThing162842
- Library of Congress Control Number78169930
- Open LibraryOL4770594M
Classifications
- DDC693.1
- LCCTH2231 .F54
Alternate Titles
- Practical ways of how to build a tailored stone wall without the use of mortar.
Description
Demonstrates the fundamentals of laying a durable wall using flat stones that will withstand freezing and thawing. Shows how to move inert rocks safely, with little effort, how to employ simple tools to split stones, how to provide for proper drainage, to interlace parts, to construct gates and stiles, how to rebuild ancient walls that have been tumbled by neglect, and finally, how to level and cap a wall that will be both utilitarian and aesthetically satisfying. Scores of black & white photos & drawings. Published by Yankee Publishing in 1971.
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