Stonework: Techniques and Projects

Charles McRaven

ISBN 10: 0882669761 / ISBN 13: 9780882669762

Published by Storey Publishing, LLC, 1997

About this Item

soft cover in fine condition.

Seller Inventory # 401221

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stonework: Techniques and Projects
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0882669761
• ISBN 13: 9780882669762
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • technical
  • construction
  • architecture

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He has written extensively on stone, including the books Building with Stone and Stonework, and articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and many regional magazines. He lectures and conducts workshops and private courses in stone construction. Charles lives in Virginia.