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Stonework - by Charles McRaven (Paperback)

Stonework - by  Charles McRaven (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for twenty-two attractive projects, including garden paths and walls, porches, pools, seats, waterfalls, and even a bridge. Two-color. Line drawings.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Discover the lasting satisfaction of working with stone. Master stonemason Charles McRaven covers everything you need to know about working with different types of stone to create a variety of durable and elegant features. Clear enough for the beginning stonemason, this guide includes a thorough overview of the proper techniques for handling, cutting, and shaping stone. With illustrated instructions for 22 projects that include garden paths, walls, seats, waterfalls, and even a bridge, you'll soon be confidently crafting your own inspired stone creations.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Discover the lasting satisfaction of working with stone and learn the tricks of the trade from a master craftsman.<p> No building material rivals stone for beauty, permanence, and enduring popularity. Builder Charles McRaven offers the benefits of his fifty years of stonework experience in Stonework, a book that will inform, entertain, and inspire anyone using or working with stone.<p> McRaven helps even first-time builders comprehend the intricacies of working with different stone types; choosing the most suitable stone; handling, cutting, and shaping stone; working with recycled stone; and using stone inside the home.<p> Stonework presents complete, fully illustrated instructions for: <p> * Using stone for gardens, paths, pools, and waterfalls<p> * Building walls, from simple to serpentine<p> * Making gateways, pillars, and doorways<p> * Using large stones as wall and landscape accents<p> * Installing stone steps for porches and entries<p> * Creating retaining walls<p> * Building bridges and walkways</p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p>

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