Modern Stone Cutting and Masonry: With Special Reference to the Making of Working Drawings is a comprehensive guide to the art of stone cutting and masonry, written by John Selmar Siebert in 1896. The book offers detailed instructions on the various techniques used in stone cutting and masonry, including the use of tools, the preparation of materials, and the construction of different types of structures. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of stone cutting and masonry. The first ...
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Modern Stone Cutting and Masonry: With Special Reference to the Making of Working Drawings is a comprehensive guide to the art of stone cutting and masonry, written by John Selmar Siebert in 1896. The book offers detailed instructions on the various techniques used in stone cutting and masonry, including the use of tools, the preparation of materials, and the construction of different types of structures. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of stone cutting and masonry. The first section covers the basics of stone cutting, including the different types of stone and the tools used to cut them. The second section focuses on the preparation of materials, including the selection and preparation of stone, as well as the mixing and application of mortar. The third section of the book is dedicated to the construction of different types of structures, including walls, arches, and columns. This section includes detailed instructions on the layout and design of these structures, as well as the techniques used to cut and shape the stones. The final section of the book is devoted to the making of working drawings, which are essential for any stone cutting or masonry project. This section includes detailed instructions on the preparation of drawings, including the use of various drawing tools and techniques. Overall, Modern Stone Cutting and Masonry is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art of stone cutting and masonry. Its detailed instructions and comprehensive coverage of the subject make it an essential reference for professionals and amateurs alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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