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Stone Journal
The Stone Journal is a collection of articles, videos, and slide shows about stone masonry, quarrying, and geology that we hope are of interest to our visitors. Check out the items below and please send us anything that might be of interest.
- Sep
- 21
- 2009
Geology Of Building Stones
Posted in SlideshowsA slide show presenting the geological origins of common stone types.
- Mar
- 1
- 2010
Sandstones
Posted in ArticlesSandstones were generated in enormous quantities throughout geologic history. Why? And which sandstones are appropriate for stone masonry?
- Jan
- 25
- 2010
Granites
Posted in ArticlesGranites occur on every continent and have been quarried and used in buildings for millenia, but what are they really?
- Dec
- 16
- 2009
The Stone Artistry of Lew French
Posted in VideosA video profile of Lew French, an extraordinarily creative stonemason who works on Martha's Vineyard.
- Dec
- 1
- 2009
Zak Zakovi Stone Sculptor
Posted in SlideshowsZak Zakovi is an Montana artist who works in wood, ceramics, bronze, steel and most importantly, stone. This slide show represents a small selection of Zak's stone sculptures.
- Nov
- 24
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The Stonemasons of Machu Picchu
Posted in ArticlesAn article by Kenneth Wright about the incredible stonework at Machu Picchu.
- Oct
- 22
- 2009
Splitting Stone with Wedges and Shims
Posted in VideosA video demonstration of splitting stone with wedges and shims by stone tool maker Trow and Holden.
- Oct
- 21
- 2009
How To Build Drystone Walls & Rock Fences
Posted in VideosA video by the National Center for Preservation of Technology and Training (NCPTT) concerning historical dry stone walls in the United States.
- Oct
- 6
- 2009
Ten Basic Principles of Stone Masonry
Posted in ArticlesBasic principles of stone masonry that lead to better looking walls, adapted from an article by Bobby Watt.
- Sep
- 24
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History of the World from a Stone’s Point of View
Posted in VideosAn amusing video showing that stones exist on a whole different time scale than humans.
