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[ozwinner]

the pic of the "furrow in bed joint" is a little confusing because of the angle... took a while for me to figure it out.
I must admit the angle is wrong, ya shoulda seen it before I cropped it..

The "wall length" table.... can't work out what it means. This is because I know nothing about bricklaying.... but its people like me that the site's designed for right?
Right you are Clint, Ill look into it.

Overall, an interesting website. Pretty damn well laid out and pleasing to the eye. Good stuff!

Possible additions:
Blocks and the 'no mortar' blocks called "'Connex - Mortarless masonry blocks" from Boral.
More of a landscaping thing I think, but I could be wrong.
I mention these as they are relevant for the cyclone rated areas and blocks are good for 'beginners projects' and retaining walls.

Lots more pics coming soon(could a pic of the plasticizer and non-plasticizer mortar be added - i.e. would the pic show a differance?)
Looks the same, although I can hear the difference when its in the mixer, sad isnt it.

Is 'slump testing' used in mortar?
No

It is already a very useful site and I've bookmarked it for future cruising.... more detail will make it an excellent site.

[ozwinner]

Thanks guys, I have implemented those changes that I can, the photos will have to wait for a while..

Al

[RufflyRustic]

Hi Al

Darn good site - easy on the eye, easy to read and follow, great layout, interesting and useful information!!!!

Looking forward to seeing how it develops!

Cheers
Wendy

[TEEJAY]

Looks good Al,

One suggestion is a page that shows the different types of bricklaying patterns beyond the basic stretcher pattern.

[ozwinner]

Thanks Wendy and Teejay.
Already planned TJ I just have to find time.

I envisage a full blow Brickwork help site but it will take time.

Al

[journeyman Mick]

Al,
forgive me if it's been suggested already (I've visited this thread a few times already and read it all, but only the latest postings each day), but what about a glossary of terms ie mud, perp, bond etc etc. Also an illustrated (or photographed) catalogue of all the tools used with their names and their uses. I've probably seen most of them and know what they're used for but to be honest, havent the foggiest what they're called. I know what a trowel is (well doh! ) and a Dutch pin, but what are those little two wheel jobbies called?:confused: Haven't been to your site yet, but I will.

Mick

[ozwinner]

Ok, site updated with a lot of your ideas.

Thoughts please?

Al

[Grunt]

Al,

I think you need to show this example of excellent brickwork by Wongo.

https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=17373

[DJ’s Timber]

Looking good Al

The glossary and photos of tools is good.

Tell me, is the bricklayer that is listed in the contacts, is he any good

[ozwinner]

Looking good Al

The glossary and photos of tools is good.

Tell me, is the bricklayer that is listed in the contacts, is he any good

Yep, hes good, but exxy.

Al

[echnidna]

Yep, hes good, but exxy.

Al

Theres an old saying

"If you pay peanuts you get monkies"