1. Stonemasonry
Cutting a Plane Surface
Using Traditional Tools and Techniques

2. Cutting a Plane Surface Using numbers 1 to 8 , put the following processes into the order you would follow to
produce a flat surface
Using drafts, finish centre section using inch chisel ________
Check stone for twist using boning blocks ________
Rough out centre section to 5mm—7mm using mel-point ________
Polish surface to leave a clean, neat finish ________
Reduce centre section to 2mm-3mm using teeth tool ________
Mark cutting lines on with square and scriber ________
Set corners in using mel-point, teeth tool and chisel ________
Join corners using marginal drafts ________
Identify each of the tools shown below:
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Describe the difference between a chisel which is designed to be struck by a mallet
and a chisel designed to be struck by a masons hammer
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3. Cutting a Plane Surface
Which of the images below shows the correct method of stacking dressed stonework
on a pallet. Comment on why one method is better/safer than the other.
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Describe why it is best practice to build ashlar work on its natural bed and use a dia-
gram to show a stone sitting on its natural bed.
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4. Cutting a Plane Surface Identify the bedding plane of each of the stones below and suggest where each
bedding plane is likely to be used when building.
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Sketch a stone measuring 300mm x 300mm x 150mm and indicate the position of the
top bed, bottom bed, face, and joints.