Masters of Masonry

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Many thanks to Morgan and his crew at Pew Masonry...they are the real deal. It is tough to tell in the video but this was a steep hillside lot, with a lot of technical retaining and such. NOT an easy job by any standard.
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@sungear Год назад

This guy is a great guest. Let's see more of him.

@ADBBuild Год назад

It's great to see how the boss regards everyone the same. Everyone has an important job and therefore they are important. Excellent work.

@MrHellenas23 Год назад

He's just being political correct for the sake of the video.

@dylanpeterson6192 Год назад

@@MrHellenas23 So, you know him? Or, are you spewing nonsense? I saw no disrespect, and if you don't know firsthand that there was, then you should stop. Running off professionals is not a good business model, so it seems like his relationship with his crew would be a kind of "I see and respect talent" kind of thing.

@FWtravels Год назад

just wait til the cameras are off

@tedreid1035 Год назад

@@MrHellenas23 I knew there would be a crappy comment. You didn’t disappoint.

@jamesbizs Год назад

@@dylanpeterson6192 oh come on now you can’t be serious .

@LetsBuildAHouse Год назад

Incredibly skilled, detailed oriented, hardworking masons!

@4g4m3n0n Год назад

Man, this guy makes it look like he's got a magic trowel that just spits out the right amount of mud on those bricks! A pleasure to see this guys at work!

@williamsmith9026 Год назад

His buttering skills are top notch

@Ikantspell4 Год назад

Hard work. Especially in the AZ sun. Glad I'm indoors. Being a mason requires exacting details and fast movement. Laborers have to be strong and anticipate needs really admire these people.

@joeidaho5938 Год назад

My father was a bricklayer....Italian...and very skilled. He built some very nice fireplaces...and could think very well on his feet. His math skills really improved his abilities to do a variety of bricklaying work.

@davidsawyer1599 Год назад

It's been so long since I have seen a high quality block wall..... There are various subdivisions near me. The homes were built 30,40,50 years ago. The blocks were not covered in stucco. The craftsmanship is a beauty to behold. Those men doing the labor have pride in their work. Sadly a vanishing thing. The way the Masons gently bring the blocks in is art.

@smally8499234 Год назад

Agreed, bricklaying used to be an art form, I'm a carpenter and work with brickys often and their work is often poor quality and rushed.

@wook420 Год назад

@@smally8499234 theres still quality masons out there but you pay for quality. The amigos have kept prices on masonry low so its not really worth it anymore. I still hire a quality mason though and the work speaks for itsself. Its one of those items i just simply wont allow to go low quality on, theres not actually many trades that i dont do the highest quality possible on and most of my clients respect that. Only time its an issue is with budgets, thank god i dont get many budget projects lol im use to no budget builds. Way more fun that way.

@smally8499234 Год назад

@@wook420 The problem I'm finding with the construction business I'm working for is that everyone is booked solid and trying to get trades for jobs is a months or year in advance issue and then it's trying to find a decent tradesman to work with, all the good ones are absolutely booked solid for year's to come.

@wook420 Год назад

@@smally8499234 i build in multiple states and it seems to be a problem in some areas more than others. Ive had relationships with subs for years so i seem to do ok that way. Just have to watch their quality as i know theyre busy. Houses im building also have an average of 3 years to completion lol. Somethings just cant be rushed.

@smally8499234 Год назад

@@wook420 I live in Australia and everyone is booked solid for year's to come, my company has jobs for the next three years and the boss is constantly turning down work because we don't have the time/manpower. The. You've also got the issue with resource and personnel scarcity, no one wants to work and if you do find someone they usually last about a month. That's a long time for jobs, we usually complete builds in about 8 months.

@brianlogan4740 Год назад

I really enjoyed this. Love hearing people who REALLY know their craft.

@r90fan1 Год назад

This video makes my back hurt, I was a Mason for 30yrs. Can't say I miss it too much 👍

@brandonburdette7895 Год назад

Me to buddy I definitely don't miss it it made my back the way it is now

@BrittCHelmsSr Год назад

Amazing to watch these craftsman lay that block, and those that support their efforts.

@bcase5328 Год назад

It might be hard work but the skill is a thing of beauty. Hopefully their work will stand for generations.

@1Akanan1 Год назад

its a thing i was thinking about the whole time, the workers are so skilled, perhaps far more than this younger contractor (boss). Boss ''have it easy'' (he is clearly not an imbecile), but man, the precision of these block layers, the perfect way they they cut the mud on their trowels... it takes them half a day what I've done last year in 2 weeks! (decorative wall between us and neighbour)

@peteheslop456 Год назад

This is a quality video. I enjoy seeing videos highlighting specific sub contracting jobs with someone as learned as Morgan and his guys.

@chrisfreemesser5707 Год назад

I could watch these guys buttering blocks all day...they're so smooth and graceful with those trowels

@bradley3549 Год назад

I'm fascinated with laying block. It's one of the few things I've personally tried in the construction trade and both simultaneously absolutely sucked at and hated with a deep passion. Watching the pro craftsman working their magic with block is so impressive to me.

@peterfitzpatrick7032 Год назад

I know where you are coming from.. 🙄 I think its because unlike many other trades, it isn't "formulaic" ... a cabinetmaker has certain steps to prep his material, joints to cut, carcass assembly etc... & if you follow those steps you will be (for the most part) successful... but this is almost like an art... certainly theres muscle-memory.. the ability to use a trowel like its an extension of your arm... and then theres the ability to "eye it up" ... even before using the level... It is a skill borne of experience... kinda like plasterers are too.. I love watching it, I hate doing it.. because like you, I suck at it & I don't usually suck at stuff... I'm a retired machinist whose hobby is woodworking, I have re-plumbed & re-wired my own 100 y.o. farmers cottage, I have lowered every ceiling height & insulated it to the max... most of my building/ construction skills are courtesy of RU-vid tradesmen sharing with us. This is a level I will never attain because I could never build up enough experience at it.🤨 From the Emerald Isle 😎👍☘🍺

@brandonlevy6980 Год назад

Anyone can do it buddy. If you can read a level. You will pick it up.

@Force5_Eye_Dev Год назад

More of this guy. Supper knowledgeable and well spoken. Looking forward to pt at the next site!

@unclefester9113 Год назад

I've done a teenie bit of mortar work fixing a stone wall in front of a church. Nothing at all on the order of what these highly skilled craftsmen do. Rather amazing. I really appreciated the detailed description of the job site and the individual jobs. Workflow and planning. Amazing.

@stantheman5163 Год назад

I took a summer brick masonry class at the tech school between college semesters back in the '70s. My teacher was an old retired mason who had a lifetime of experience. I remember being amazed at how he handled the mortar and trowel like a magician. He taught us well as my first project after that summer was to put in an entire fireplace and chimney in my wife's grandparents' house. I just copied plans that were in a home improvement book. It worked well for many years until later owners decided to add a new wing to the house and took it out. Backbreaking labor is all I can say and I respect those in that trade.

@philotown Год назад

Top video. It`s great to see real pro`s at work. Like a well oiled machine. Well done Nate for yet another high quality, excellent piece of film making. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you👍

@kevinm5564 Год назад

Having worked for a few years as a mason myself. Inteally appreciate this one

@spidersinspace1099 Год назад

Great subject matter and fabulous video detail showing real men at work.

@francoisbouvier7861 Год назад

Hard work and pride in the task. Thanks for bring this to us.

@hadencarlson3682 Год назад

This was very useful for me I’m currently in a masonry program THANK YOU

@kas9653 Год назад

I am a laborer / tender for a small but talented masonry crew. Morgan (the boss) is right - every job in masonry is equally important. When we are laying block, I need to be on point all day! Same thing with concrete slabs. Lots of anticipation and communication, figuring out how fast the masons are going, determining when to start making more mud (and how many boards you have), when to start tending more block, when to zip rebar, etc... If I am off or behind on something, the work stops. It is a very hard and physical job, but it is so rewarding to watch courses of block go up level and plumb, and to know that I was a critical part of the process. Great video!

@arieteeuw237 Год назад

this man has given a very good explanation, keep it up!

@Fireball9394 Год назад

Brings back great memories...early 70's! Glad that I had a chance to work with some the countries finest mason's and little did I know then that it would be doing a lot of my own masonry work! Noticed they were laying some of the block upside down. I know why, does anybody else? Great video! Like to see more of him! He is a master mason!

@jaimesanchez3407 Год назад

Better grip

@xcal_99_industries32 Год назад

When I went through trade school, we spent 2 weeks training with the AZ masonry council. They make that look easy, they do some good work.

@casycasy5199 Год назад

this was so well done .great work guys

@SuperPresidentBeefbroth 4 месяца назад

Learning how to be a mason, love these vids.

@paulborne6457 Год назад

Buy-in is crucial. Great crew.

@elruso8675 Год назад

Let’s get more of these guys. Great video

@dorsetengineering Год назад

As a Brit, nice to see some blockwork going up over your side of the pond. Makes a change from sticks

@teter129 Год назад

I have such a huge respect for cement masonry, its such an undervalued art. And that’s from an OSHA guy. They are a national treasure we need to protect. . .

@markb.1259 Год назад

Very much appreciated this video... Thanks!!!

@battlegalaxy3246 Год назад

Outstanding video production, Nate.

@johnanderson8096 Год назад

Been in The Trades a Long Long Time.... Impressive Crew X 1000!!!!!!

@edelm6062 Год назад

A very important aspect is how they all act as one. No one more important the other. A very good job by all!!

@arainmk Год назад

Even though I will probably never do any of these things, but from a technical and management point of view this is very very interesting. How everythig just falls into place.

@andresalejandrodelarosadia9868 Год назад

Nice touch that 3D rendering for the 16 feet retainig wall explanation... your video editing is getting better!!!

@brandonburdette7895 Год назад

I did this kind of work for years it's hard work you got to love it to do this kind of work we sometimes had people that wouldn't even last a week it's hard to find good workers these days

@joshanderson9971 Год назад

Good to hear Nates voice in another place then the podcasts!

@805Dak Год назад

nice video brother, I just got into the Bac1 apprenticeship program. I'm excited to get his journey going.

@ethanheyne Год назад

Various brimmed hats, long-sleeve, pale shirts-- woven, many of them-- bandana under the back of a baseball cap, using a shirt as a quick dust mask at just the right time... these guys are wearing stealth PPE.

@carter83419 Год назад

I liked this guys. I take my hat off Nate, great job 👍🏻

@TwoSinningHands Год назад

Waited for this video thank you essential craftsman

@tommybounds3220 Год назад

Thank you for the video.

@firemanj35 Год назад

Great stuff Nate

@jimcameron4672 5 месяцев назад

Everyone making it look easy, awesome

@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 Год назад

I worked for a masonry company in my teen years. It's hard work and these guys look to be top notch. Well done!

@diverdave4056 Год назад

AGREE ... they are all Shoe Maker's - not a Boot Maker on the wall ! I hope he pays them very well $$$

@davidmatke248 Год назад

Keep up the good work!

@tukkus2 Год назад

Outstanding

@joegulley3355 Год назад

Very cool, thanks

@jchasew342 Год назад

Ah masonry. One of my favorite trades. I’m not a mason and don’t deserve to hold one of their trowels. I’ve been a superintendent for commercial construction for a while now and block buildings are my favorite but tilts are a close second. It’s real work and can look absolutely beautiful. I was a super on a high school in northern Utah and there were 150,000 block on that job. It was a great experience to work on that project and the masons were fast and precise. Also, shout out to the footing crew. They looked flat and it’s not easy placing bar in block cells that aren’t there yet. I’m sure the masons had to coax some over here and there. But in all, looks great. I love it!

@andresalejandrodelarosadia9868 Год назад

Thank you!

@iMergeAndSee Год назад

This episode sure got Epic.

@hugomerino1442 Год назад

we need part 2!!!

@AtmosphereCinema-gh8fd 9 месяцев назад

Considered . This is a good job .

@bobt9948 Год назад

Good crew with a clear foreman. :-)

@homes24 Год назад

This looks like a very professional and efficient crew.

@juz4kix Год назад

Except the poor guy mixing breathing cement dust. Daniel is asking for silicosis.

@StallionFernando Год назад

Very cool, more Masonry videos please

@puma_plays1750 Год назад

hey loved the vid!

@longcaster Год назад

Pew showed it just right, thanks.

@jerrystark3587 Год назад

As a young man, I often mixed masonry mud for "Flat" Ramert, the best mason in 100 miles, according to my dad, the contractor. I was both the "Mud Man" and the tender. Watching these masons makes me think of working on basements and walls with Flat Ramert in southwestern Minnesota. I love watching masons do their work. It is endlessly interesting and impressive. Thanks for the video -- and the memories.

@c0mputer Год назад

Love the music. Makes me think they’re building Helms Deep.

@flutter1woodcraft Год назад

Or Game Of Thrones :-)

@cwi39 Год назад

Winterfell

@JeanRoi Год назад

Nice video today. Whenever I try putting mud on the sides like that it falls right of at the last minute 😄

@Kim-ek2mt Год назад

Thanks Nate good stuff Big time Craftsman I wonder where the water is coming from for the new tenants

@slpeteyAZ Год назад

I know Larry Pew well. Cool video.

@GRUBB-MUDD Год назад

I enjoyed this video guya

@bonanzatime Год назад

Thank you, EC. You know I like me a good masonry flick.😂🤖

@thisguygardens Год назад

I love how the pod carrier (laborer) at 9 minutes just uses a bandana to prevent the dry mortar mix to get into his lungs.

@locdogmilfhunter Год назад

Saved!

@jeffreyplumber1975 Год назад

That is so darn easy!! LOL not . Great episode and good to see the pro at work Morgan explains well a good Representative for Pew.

@CleaveMountaineering Год назад

I was a mason laborer for a few months... I don't miss carrying block and mud all day. Maybe with the epic music it would have been more fun. Morgan sure seems more well spoken than the men I worked with.

@wakeupmofoers691 Год назад

on accord great as it gets

@stevetaylor996 Год назад

Great video. Not knowing much about masonry I was curious about the section with the double blocked wall. ( 2 eight inch blocks next to each other.) I would think that the blocks would be placed in a staggered pattern in relation to the wall its butting up too, if that makes sense, but would you use mud in between the 2 walls or would they butt rite up to each other?

@billbubnis3128 Год назад

you can hear the "proud" in this man as he talks his trade.

@ohwowthatsgood Год назад

nice aerial shot at 10:07 . What are they building? other than a foundation.

@madintheheid Год назад

The music fills are a bit loud, but quality never goes out of style. Thanks, folks.

@danvisser5921 Год назад

Gotta love the excavator leaving all the dirt next to the hole

@RILEYLEIFSON_UTAH Год назад

It's so satisfying to see a course of block being laid by 2 masons that start on opposite ends and when they meet in the middle having that last block fit perfectly. Or be "dead-nuts" as we say. If your block are off by even 1/16" and you've got 30 laid on each side...it doesn't take very many before you're off and that last block either doesn't fit. (bad) Or you've got a 1" joint on both sides. (worse)

@aaronmohr5285 Год назад

Great video! curouis why some block were laid with the web down?i caught holy hell for that when i was learning..

@corrosive72 Год назад

I was a bricklayer/stonemason for 26yrs and don't miss it one bit lol

@lobsteruc5865 Год назад

Why?

@wook420 Год назад

Do you haul around an extra trailer just for your osha caps ?

@van_dutch Год назад

Great video! Question, why would you set two 8” walls side-by-side, versus pouring concrete on that section? It seems like it’d be a lot cheaper to pour that lower foundation section, but I also am not in this trade.

@jollyroger6258 Год назад

I thought the same thing. Interested in hearing the various factors that go into deciding on blocks vs. pouring.

@nicholasimhoff9230 Год назад

So the final price of temporary concrete forms, be it lumber or metal, vs CMU blocks, currently is close, but block is a bit cheaper after you factor that the setup time is nearly the same, but the forms have to be disassembled. So it all comes down to $$

@van_dutch Год назад

@@nicholasimhoff9230 totally get the math and the cost factor, which is what prompted the question. It just seemed like such a large crew, plus material, would be more than pouring. Again, not my area of expertise it’s just the first thing that came to mind when I saw that part of the video.

@WerezerRoo Месяц назад

I may give it try

@pouet4608 Год назад

very interesting. thanks a lot! are the blocks filled with mortar when the required heigth is reached ?

@foyjamez Год назад

Filled in 4 foot lifts

@ChicagoWoodworks Год назад

Great and informative video. Out of curiosity, what makes block desirable over setting forms and pouring concrete walls in this retaining wall application?

@Bill_N_ATX Год назад

I was wondering the same thing, unless it’s for the visual effect.

@morganpew3924 Год назад

This block has impregnated color and a textured (shot blasted) finish. It also has a water repellant to help it withstand the test of time. These blocks are 7-8x the cost of normal blocks but look incredible, and even with the additional material cost, it’s quite a bit cheaper to make a block wall look good architecturally than a cast in place wall.

@markl6769 Год назад

Thanks.

@mcflyguy12345 Год назад

Good to see more affordable housing going up in Arizona.

@gardenman3 Год назад

That does not look affordable

@noahmyers8037 Год назад

Very nice video! It's great to see professionals at work. One thing I didn't love was the background music. For me, it took away from the subject matter and was a bit distracting.

@OneShot_G Год назад

Seems like a great crew but I wonder if they do things differently down there but they were laying those block upside down.

@geico1975 Год назад

The line never lies:) MUDD! LOL!

@chuvvyyk Год назад

I hope these guys are paid decently, just like US citizens. Especially the guy that mixing the cement mortar without a respirator

@bobsaul4568 Год назад

They are. And they likely pay no taxes.

@pdroflores6412 Год назад

@@bobsaul4568 bull shit every buddy pay taxes do you pay your???

@jollyroger6258 Год назад

@@bobsaul4568 How do you know either of those statements? Just curious.

@Bogsbinny831 Год назад

@@jollyroger6258 he thinks they get payed cash because theyre mexican I doubt it tho, most places I've been and worked on they make them sign the tax form to get paychecks, and if they do get payed cash it's more than what you get payed in check

@mackellyman5642 Год назад

What would be nice to see would be the lunch truck?

@bevo65 Год назад

Total n00b question here about the rebar. Do they fill in the cells to encase the rebar rods? Or do they sit there in space? (And if the latter, how do they stiffen anything?). Thanks! 😊

@Corsonmcnash Год назад

Yeah the cells will get concrete to tie everything together.

@bevo65 Год назад

@@Corsonmcnash Thank you!

@Toolsofthepast 6 месяцев назад

Are block walls stronger than a poured wall ?

@powewq1748 Год назад

That guy mixing the cement is gonna get silicosis... may he rest in peace

@ajs96350 Год назад

I don't know how he resisted the urge to call his company "Pew Pew Masonry".

@livingtowork7297 Год назад

This man is the last remnant of how America used to work! We must learn

@jollyroger6258 Год назад

"used to" wasn't all good

@johannjanson31 Год назад

Skilled tradesmen. Just wondering why block wall is used for retaining purposes and not a concrete wall.

@buckwheat2356 Год назад

A poured-in-place concrete (PIP) wall requires forming to hold the shape while it cures. A masonry retaining wall can be built in pieces and grouted solid later which makes for a cheaper product. The tradeoff is that a PIP wall is typically stronger (everything else held constant) and allows for more flexible rebar spacing.