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StoneRoad
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I live up by Hadrian's Wall, and a large part of my boundaries are Dry Stone Walls. Some of them are suffering from being leant on by cattle! and will need rebuilding quite soon.
My experience of walling previously was way out of this area, firstly with cotswold limestone and then welsh slate. I talked a 'local' friend into giving me some pointers and between us, we did most of the roadside wall.
The main style was pennine walling, but as the ground is very soft, the foundation run was mostly tilted so the large stones were locked against their neighbours. After the first few sessions I only rarely needed the hammer, and most of the time the peice I picked up went onto the wall. However, I was reusing the stone, and could have done with some more to chose from at times. The end result will not win any awards, but has been stable for months now, and recently, one of my farmer neighbours asked me if I wanted to do some gapping up for him - I hope he was joking, I am not sure if my endproduct would be fully stockproof!
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belle
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Posted - 09/01/2010 : 19:40
I have always fancied having a bash, but think i wouldn't have the stamina to lift the stones all day, now.
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wendyf
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Posted - 09/01/2010 : 21:10
It is something I feel I should have a go at, but it is a bit daunting. My field is bounded by ancient stone walls which the sheep have no respect for. My neighbour is supposed to mend the walls in return for the grazing, but some of it never gets done. (if anyone wants to practice their skills.....)
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Stanley
Local Historian & Old Fart
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Posted - 10/01/2010 : 07:53
The best asset a gap-waller has is his hammer. When you wall a gap take the hammer to the yard of wall each side of the gap and charge for it. A very old and well-tried method of raising your income!
Stanley Challenger Graham
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marilyn
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Posted - 10/01/2010 : 09:00
I reckon I would be quite good at doing that. No...I'm not being funny....I just seem to be good with spaces and shapes.
get your people to phone my people and we will do lunch...MAZ |
Doc
Keeper of the Scrolls
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Posted - 10/01/2010 : 14:31
I like walling, I find it very thearuputic and peaceful although it is hard graft, you certainly know about it when you've been doing it for 8 hours straight but once its finished you get that tremendous feeling of job satisfaction.
p.s. Its not so good for those with a bad back, a lot of bending down is called for.
TTFN - Doc
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StoneRoad
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Posted - 05/09/2010 : 22:27
Well, I must be doing something right.
The roadside wall has stayed stable, and when building the last few yards I didn't need the hammer, and virtually every time I picked up a stone it went into place in the wall. I have had a bit of another go with some "slate" rubble back in Wales, and apart from the bigger bits needing a crane!!! (***** heavy stuff) I managed the repairs quite well, and without the hammer! got a place for most pieces first time, as well.. There is a further section that needs some love and kindness during a future visit. It takes some practice to keep the sheep off
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Saluton. mi estas fervojistino, kaj vi?
visit
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N06/sets/
to see what has been done! Perhaps we can do something for you? |
Stanley
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Posted - 06/09/2010 : 06:13
Like anything else, if you are interested in the job the more you do the better you get.
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Tizer
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Posted - 06/09/2010 : 10:44
In the far west of Cornwall (Penwith) the stone walls have massive boulders in them. The walls were built thousands of years ago and the locals simply built the wall from one boulder to the next - saves having to move them! And we think we are clever now with our technology!
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