Claw tool and mallet

Using a claw tool and mallet to refine the surface of sandstone, prior to finishing with a chisel. SkillsTech Australia stonemasonry apprentices training at Eagle Farm, Brisbane. Our website: http://stomas.ning.com/

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[wild059090]

No rhythm to his hewing skills I would gauge this as a first year apprentice?

[0ds0k]

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.

[SINGLEGUY18]

OI where the spray painting area i want to see it because im goign dere soon of dis year!

[0ds0k]

hey good luck at TAFE - spray painting is at Yeronga, a different campus to where I work

[harrycarterjonas]

I was taught that in old banker shops the mallet and the mashhammer were like the third hand of a clock .

[0ds0k]

... do you mean to say that these tools are redundant?

[WarzSchoolchild]

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.

[celticgerman]

i hated using those big mallets at tafe the smaller ones are the best but i still loved it

[harrycarterjonas]

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 ?

[wild059090]

Will you show him cutting drafts now so I can see his progress?

I'm just being inquisitive as I train stonemasons. Regards.