In the old days, monumental masons would swing the mallet with bent elbow, and from the shoulder, as if delivering a 'belly-punch'...This technique avoids repetitive strain injury, is less tiring and also gives far more control to the impact. Clearly there are times when a 'wrist-action' is more convenient, but it is wise to plan ahead and move the stone so as to facilitate a 'belly-punch' mallet blow. Your wrists and body will thank you! and progress will be faster.
Correct! This is their first day at TAFE. I asked them to record their novice hand skills so they could later reflect on their learning as they progressed - they did amazingly well for a first attempt. Thank you for your supportive comment.
In the old days, monumental masons would swing the mallet with bent elbow, and from the shoulder, as if delivering a 'belly-punch'...This technique avoids repetitive strain injury, is less tiring and also gives far more control to the impact. Clearly there are times when a 'wrist-action' is more convenient, but it is wise to plan ahead and move the stone so as to facilitate a 'belly-punch' mallet blow. Your wrists and body will thank you! and progress will be faster.
WarzSchoolchild 10 months ago
i hated using those big mallets at tafe the smaller ones are the best but i still loved it
celticgerman 1 year ago
Will you show him cutting drafts now so I can see his progress?
I'm just being inquisitive as I train stonemasons. Regards.
wild059090 4 years ago
No rhythm to his hewing skills I would gauge this as a first year apprentice?
wild059090 4 years ago
Correct! This is their first day at TAFE. I asked them to record their novice hand skills so they could later reflect on their learning as they progressed - they did amazingly well for a first attempt. Thank you for your supportive comment.
0ds0k 4 years ago
OI where the spray painting area i want to see it because im goign dere soon of dis year!
SINGLEGUY18 2 years ago
hey good luck at TAFE - spray painting is at Yeronga, a different campus to where I work
0ds0k 2 years ago
I was taught that in old banker shops the mallet and the mashhammer were like the third hand of a clock .
harrycarterjonas 3 years ago
... do you mean to say that these tools are redundant?
0ds0k 3 years ago
certainly not , the most difficult discipline is the flat surface rhythm and fluid tool skills are born from this repetative task .
.Although with the super diamond grinding kit these days people may say this . What happens when you have no power ?
harrycarterjonas 3 years ago