Using a Tracing (Tracer) Chisel to Split Stone

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Learn how to split stones using a Tracing (Tracer) Chisel. Brian Post of The Stone Trust shows how a variety of stones can be split with a Trow and Holden Hand Tracer Chisel. Learn how to effectively split rocks and the do's and don'ts with this stone working tool.

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6 окт 2024

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@GaryT1952 3 года назад

Great tutorial Brian. I split a fair amount of Cape Ann granite and use my tracer to score my line before drilling for feathers and wedges and splitting the work piece. Split usually follows the traced line. Keep up the good work

@loganpirie4387 3 года назад

Once this COVID stuff is a little more wound up, I’m on my way to see you guys at the Stone trust. I’ve been breaking rocks around the house (BC, Canada) using feather and wedges and stone busters, but I’d sure like to get a little hands on time with someone there.

@thestonetrust500 3 года назад

Thats great, we would love to have you come down. Learning hands on here is a great experience!

@darrinmc Год назад

Do you have the 2lb or 4lb stone busters? Do you like them?

@liegesaboya8265 3 года назад

Your lessons on stone cutting are awesome ! Brian , do you have a video showing the shape, size, measurements of the feathers and wedges? Also, how to produce these tools in the workshop? There are no feathers and wedges in stores in Brazil, I will have to make them. Do you have a video explaining what type of drill is more appropriate, as well as the size of the drills ? Thanks

@blabaduplatinum1 3 года назад

I really like your videos and your efforts to share your knowledge. I’ve been interested in working with stone and now I have the need to do some work around my property. Where do you recommend picking up feathers and plugs. 1/2 and 3/4 inch.

@brianpost1448 3 года назад

you can get them and lots more tools right from The Stone Trust at thestonetrust.org/product-category/tools/feathers-and-wedges/

@blabaduplatinum1 3 года назад

Great. Thank you!!

@nicholasnicoloff873 3 года назад

Brian, would you still use carbide on granite in general? Or something else?

@brianpost1448 3 года назад

For granite and other hard stones Carbide is generally the way to go. I use carbide tools almost exclusively now. Check out this page for more info on choosing a chisel too: thestonetrust.org/choosing-a-chisel/

@nicholasnicoloff873 3 года назад

Do you ever build walls with a shallower batter, i.e 1:8 or 1:12

@brianpost1448 3 года назад

Yes, absolutely. It is very site, project, and material specific. All things being equal, the closer the wall is to the shape of a pyramid, the more stable it will be, so if there is not a specific reason to to have a steeper wall face, you will have a stronger wall if you stick with a 1:6 as compared to 1:12. However there can be lots of reasons to do other batters both steeper and slighter.