The stone mason’s tools
All our stone fireplaces are made by hand, and the stone mason uses the same basic skill as they always have. Simple tools are used to carve and cut the stone: Chisels and mallets, and various scrapers and sharp tools for adding more detail. If of course large blocks are being worked, then a lot of the stone can be cut away using modern electric grinders and stone cutters, saving a lot of preparation time, but the final finishing is still done the the time-old way, by hand.
Although the mason may be working from a detailed drawing, and he will have marked pencil ‘guide’ lines on the stone blocks, he still needs a very good eye. It is easy to cut away too much stone, or cut too deep and only years of experience can avoid such mistakes
Our masons are very experienced. They will turn large blocks of seemingly unattractive stone into a stunning stone fireplace for you.