I would imagine there are only a handful of Bricklayers left that have this level of knowledge and ability. It would be an idea to give this man a book-deal because his knowledge needs to be fully recorded and documented so it can be passed on to future generations and not lost. It is said that to to get good at something requires ten thousand hours of practice but what this man produces requires a lifetime.
@@northlondonmasons107 I agree with your comment. Our craft skill of Bricklaying has been simplified and degraded over the last 50 years. We used to have fully indentured Bricklayers serving a 5+ years apprenticeship, now its one or two years if your lucky. The volumetric house-builders are partially responsible for this, with their square and rectangular box - style of house construction, containing and incorporating the cheapest and simplest design, materials, quality and price to the subbies. Styles and designs change over time of course......but at the moment clients do not want to pay for detail -work, extensions are all about the thermal efficiency, and profiles (as useful as they are) have assisted this downward trend. "Speed + time = money." which trumps detail + quality = which of course costs money. Lets hope its cyclical and it will come back around again.
#alecslim97 I suggested to Mr Songer, several years ago that he should compile a craft skills book of Bricklaying, and I believe Rob, is (or maybe is) recording stuff in some detail to that end. There are many excellent books already in existence which detail all of the intricate and detailed craft skills required of a Bricklayer, already in existence... And certainly another book by Mr Songer, would be a very useful addition to the genre. 🧱👍😁
Wow.........., words are inadequate to describe your skill dedication and patience Rob. As always it is a lesson to see how you set out and plan everything, hats off to you sir!
@@martin2466 Was apprenticed to British rail, in the late 70s. Now a full-time carer for my partner. Never needed to build to a dummy frame, or use a profile. People are virtually automating our craft. Roofing has been so dumbed down, anyone can do it, now. Take care on site, and keep up the good work.
Very nice Rob, looking forward to this one. I am assuming it is commercial judging by the size of the building but you never know these days, some domestic houses are huge.
You would be surprised how many good bricklayers are out there. Probable a couple of hundred in the country or more that could do this standard of work. It depends on how well you were trained and how much you chose to perfect your craft. Remember that a lot of guys learned how to build a radius before laser levels. This takes nothing away from Rob, he is in the top 1%.
@@brucetindal7399 Yes many years ago, i also have a CZcams Channel with some of my recent works, unfortunately not as complex as this but you can only do what is given to you. Most Bricklayers alive now who did an Apprenticeship in the 60s and 70s can do this work it really isnt rocket science. Problem is youngsters arent taught this anymore so to most people it seems like sorcery and it really isnt.
I would imagine there are only a handful of Bricklayers left that have this level of knowledge and ability. It would be an idea to give this man a book-deal because his knowledge needs to be fully recorded and documented so it can be passed on to future generations and not lost. It is said that to to get good at something requires ten thousand hours of practice but what this man produces requires a lifetime.
So true
Rob songer is a exceptional bricklayer but remember there are loads of bricklayers who can do this and to high standards
Loads of them
@@northlondonmasons107There is and most don't watch social media, also plenty of books from the 1800s available if you search with lots of info.
@@northlondonmasons107 I agree with your comment.
Our craft skill of Bricklaying has been simplified and degraded over the last 50 years.
We used to have fully indentured Bricklayers serving a 5+ years apprenticeship, now its one or two years if your lucky.
The volumetric house-builders are partially responsible for this, with their square and rectangular box - style of house construction, containing and incorporating the cheapest and simplest design, materials, quality and price to the subbies.
Styles and designs change over time of course......but at the moment clients do not want to pay for detail -work, extensions are all about the thermal efficiency, and profiles (as useful as they are) have assisted this downward trend. "Speed + time = money." which trumps detail + quality = which of course costs money.
Lets hope its cyclical and it will come back around again.
#alecslim97
I suggested to Mr Songer, several years ago that he should compile a craft skills book of Bricklaying, and I believe Rob, is (or maybe is) recording stuff in some detail to that end.
There are many excellent books already in existence which detail all of the intricate and detailed craft skills required of a Bricklayer, already in existence...
And certainly another book by Mr Songer, would be a very useful addition to the genre.
🧱👍😁
Wow.........., words are inadequate to describe your skill dedication and patience Rob. As always it is a lesson to see how you set out and plan everything, hats off to you sir!
Well done Rob.
You made me realise I am not wasting my time.
Seem to get a lot of flack for being fussy these days.
Carry on being fussy, Mate. 👍🧱
No mate. Be good, and be proud of it.
We are a dying breed.
@@fritzdrybeam Absolutely correct. 100%.🧱👍
There are way too many "slashers," "chancers" & "Bodgers" be-spoiling the trade.
@@martin2466 Was apprenticed to British rail, in the late 70s. Now a full-time carer for my partner.
Never needed to build to a dummy frame, or use a profile. People are virtually automating our craft.
Roofing has been so dumbed down, anyone can do it, now.
Take care on site, and keep up the good work.
@@fritzdrybeam Thank you for your reply. And my very best wishes to you and your partner for the future.
🧱👍👍😁
I cant wait to see this series. Please show as much as you can 😊
This will be an awesome project. Thanks for sharing the progress.
Amazing work as always I respect your knowledge and your work
Looks a great project too be on, nice one ✊.
Different gravy. Awesome 👌
Thats some layout, good effort
Very nice Rob, looking forward to this one.
I am assuming it is commercial judging by the size of the building but you never know these days, some domestic houses are huge.
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If there was anyone else who could do this. We would know about it.
You would be surprised how many good bricklayers are out there. Probable a couple of hundred in the country or more that could do this standard of work.
It depends on how well you were trained and how much you chose to perfect your craft.
Remember that a lot of guys learned how to build a radius before laser levels.
This takes nothing away from Rob, he is in the top 1%.
@harveysmith100 Get them on you tube then. This couple of hundred.
Nothing wrong with Rob and its a good channel but I certainly could.
@@bricklayersworldwithandy6277 Have you?
@@brucetindal7399 Yes many years ago, i also have a CZcams Channel with some of my recent works, unfortunately not as complex as this but you can only do what is given to you. Most Bricklayers alive now who did an Apprenticeship in the 60s and 70s can do this work it really isnt rocket science. Problem is youngsters arent taught this anymore so to most people it seems like sorcery and it really isnt.
The spiral Staircase was my favourite so can’t wait for this one Rob.
Is this in the big house ? 🧱👍🏽
@@SteveAndAlexBuild this is in a new venue, for weddings, corporate events and large holidays