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Post by TAT70 on Jan 16, 2009 19:48:17 GMT
Thinking of making a couple of stones tomorrow
& was wondering if anyone would be interested
if i was to take a few pics as i`m making them ?
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Post by timwhite on Jan 17, 2009 0:06:58 GMT
I maybe if the price is right. Where you from?
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Post by TAT70 on Jan 17, 2009 6:54:58 GMT
Tim it was more of an instructional i was thinking of.
There are already a load of descent places to buy
stones mate.
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Post by TAT70 on Jan 17, 2009 12:32:05 GMT
Made the stone today.
Took a few pics & if it
turns out ok tomorrow
i`ll do a little write up.
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Post by bigstevieb on Jan 17, 2009 18:59:47 GMT
Would like to see that mate.
Have been considering making some myself after seeing an article in Milo.
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Post by TAT70 on Jan 18, 2009 10:05:17 GMT
Hopefully get pics up today .
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Post by TAT70 on Jan 18, 2009 17:10:36 GMT
Right i popped the stone out of the mould & it was ok but a bit rough on the end.
It doesn`t bother me as i can patch it up.
Had another go today using a different method & am confident
the stone should come out a bit better.
It really is trial & error.
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Post by TAT70 on Jan 18, 2009 17:17:06 GMT
1) make sure the inside of the mould is very clean. 2) Tape the bad boy up like so  Dont skimp on the tape as you`ll want it stuck together  3) Get all your kit in 1 place  |
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Post by TAT70 on Jan 18, 2009 17:34:54 GMT
4) Get an old tyre & fill with sand  5) Place the mould firmly in the sand  This should stop the bottom flatening out. 6) Mix your chippings & cement together. I make my mix fairly wet.I add water sealer & upva glue to the mix, you dont need to i just do. I use a brickies trowel to put the mix into the mould. 7) Its really important that after every bucket of mix that you `cuddle` the mould & rock it back & forth in a quick motion.This releases the trapped air & makes for a smoother more solid stone.If possible get a concrete poker & you`ll be well away. 8) Fill the mould to the top Leave to settle for as long as you like.I leave mine for 24 hours then pop it out of the mould. Once out the mould i leave it for 7 days before using it. Some people leave their stones out in the fresh air ,personal taste really. When dry just grind the bottom lump off ,i use a hand held angle grinder. 9) You should end up with something like this (or better hopefully)  10) Dont worry if your stone comes out like this  As all you have to do is make a strong mix of sand & cement & patch it up.I use a sponge to smooth it over. I hope this is of some use to you. I`m by no means an expert & will ask a few top stone builders to have a look at this post & edit the bits they feel i`ve got wrong on. Any question then just ask away ? Happy stone building. |
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Post by TAT70 on Jan 19, 2009 11:00:11 GMT
Popped the stone i made yesterday out of the mould earlier. Came out a lot better.Just needs a quick skim over with the grinder to remove the edges. All ready to use next sun  |
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Post by jt on Jan 19, 2009 12:44:51 GMT
thats a brilliant tutorial
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Post by TAT70 on Jan 19, 2009 16:07:29 GMT
Cheers jt your too kind |
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Post by jaytheknife on Jan 19, 2009 18:22:22 GMT
Nice one TAT70! Where do you get the moulds?
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Post by TAT70 on Jan 19, 2009 20:26:37 GMT
I got mine from someone who was selling them in the uk. Otherwise Google Slaters Hardware thats where people seem to get theirs from |
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Post by jaytheknife on Jan 19, 2009 20:53:36 GMT
Thanks mate. Had a look at Slaters, why dont we get hardware shops like that!
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