the joy and satisfaction of building a stone bridge over a little creek - that will stand for hundreds of years after you are long gone.....priceless 😊😊😊😊
And if anyone doubts this, a visit to Segovia in Spain to see the 2000 year old magnificent Roman aqueduct made from stones simply balanced one on top of the other, without any mortar whatsoever, that will bring an end to any argument.
@@chicobicalho5621 Sorry but its not true. They used Opus Caementitium to glue the whole thing together. And this makes it still standing here for over 2000 years. Otherwise it would have already fallen apart.
The beauty of this construction method to me is that it's close to everlasting compared to human lifespans. It will still stand and delight the eyes of future generations long after the people who built it have passed away.
@@lostpony4885 it would take a lot to ruin this thing. The reason so many Roman arches survived so long was because they weighed so much, people couldn’t figure out how to safely dismantle them so they could use the stone for other things. You would need a small backhoe to even make a dent on it.
Al you need is a few blocks on the bottom to fail for some reason and the whole thing will collapse. I didn’t see any mortar ( mortier) for the structure
The most important thing I have learned about doing stonework, is to work for people that appreciate you. It is an incredibly weighty job, that you have to measure up to every day. Appreciation turns work into an art form when it simmers out. Beautiful work, you all did an amazing job.
I can't stop thinking about the perplexed dogs watching you work, and then realizing what you did, and being so proud of their humans for making such a great thing.
Your keystone arch is similar to our 200+ year old bridge here in Bristol Mills, Maine. Built entirely from field stone, it still carries daily car and truck traffic.
I´ve never seen such a beautiful stone bridge in my life. It looks like those old roman bridges in europe (mostly in mediterrane regions) 2000 years ago built in the time of their empire.
Haven't seen such a beaurifull video for quite some time. Saved it to my special playlist of the things that I'd like to do once I get my piece of land.
Красивейшее сооружение ! Я восхищён этим чудесным мостиком ! Из Сибири с уважением, Владимир ! Мой город -Нижневартовск-Nizhnevartovsk ! Я подписался 11 месяцев назад, но пальчик вверх не поставил по невнимательности . Сегодня мне захотелось опять посмотреть Ваш мостик и поставить пальчик Вверх .
I am not surprised that the last dry stone fixed in place was a tapered wedge known as 'key stone' which holds the key to the bridge's strength! The workmanship and the resulting beauty is excellent!
Magnificent work! I like to build with stone but live in an area of Canada that is mostly glaciated rocks which means they’re tumbled almost round and difficult to stack. I envy your supply. 😊 thanks! 🇨🇦
This is real magic. Our hands are the connection to our soul which is the world. Needs lots of work like this, to rebuild paradise for and by everybody. I love working with huge stones, its dangerous but worth it. Testing einsteins formula in reality. People doing good, healthy, creative work with the hands, are so luckey.
the joy and satisfaction of building a stone bridge over a little creek - that will stand
for hundreds of years after you are long gone.....priceless 😊😊😊😊
I may stand, but remove the foundation (and water tend to be messy to work with) and it will fall as easily as a house of cards.
People tend to think that old techniques are not advanced. For its purpose this is a true masterpiece of applied physics. 👌
The old ways are usually the best! Thanks for your nice comment.
I love this I’ve been wanting to build one a while now. Nothing like dry stone building
And if anyone doubts this, a visit to Segovia in Spain to see the 2000 year old magnificent Roman aqueduct made from stones simply balanced one on top of the other, without any mortar whatsoever, that will bring an end to any argument.
@@livingstone9542 Honestly I would have used Opus Caementitium which is also an old technique looking at civita aeterna.
@@chicobicalho5621 Sorry but its not true. They used Opus Caementitium to glue the whole thing together. And this makes it still standing here for over 2000 years. Otherwise it would have already fallen apart.
The beauty of this construction method to me is that it's close to everlasting compared to human lifespans. It will still stand and delight the eyes of future generations long after the people who built it have passed away.
I mean the actual issue is getting the landscape to not change around it and cause degredation that way.
It is also a manageable scale. Nice art project.
Until somebody ruins it.
@@lostpony4885 it would take a lot to ruin this thing. The reason so many Roman arches survived so long was because they weighed so much, people couldn’t figure out how to safely dismantle them so they could use the stone for other things. You would need a small backhoe to even make a dent on it.
Al you need is a few blocks on the bottom to fail for some reason and the whole thing will collapse. I didn’t see any mortar ( mortier) for the structure
It’s amazing! May it stand for 5,000 years!
Thank you!! 😍
I thought I saw it in the movie "The Time Machine". :-)
50 thousand years!
Where a wood bridge may have sufficed, you have done something timeless.
The most important thing I have learned about doing stonework, is to work for people that appreciate you.
It is an incredibly weighty job, that you have to measure up to every day.
Appreciation turns work into an art form when it simmers out.
Beautiful work, you all did an amazing job.
A thousand years worth of work. Magnificent.
A thing of beauty. May it warm your hearts for years to come.
I can't stop thinking about the perplexed dogs watching you work, and then realizing what you did, and being so proud of their humans for making such a great thing.
The dogs certainly were curious!
This is the most beautiful stonework I've ever seen.
Wow Angelo, that's very kind thank you!
genial felicitaciones me dio una buena idea gracias
Art work
Beautiful work! I’ve done dry stone walls, but never did I imagine trying a dry stone bridge. Inspiring!
This is one of the best "builds" on CZcams. Great job!
That is beautiful! I hope to come back in a thousand years and see it still standing!
Your keystone arch is similar to our 200+ year old bridge here in Bristol Mills, Maine. Built entirely from field stone, it still carries daily car and truck traffic.
This is something worth making. Lovely work, and dignified labor.
That's a solid bridge right there
What a magnificent structure - an absolute thing of beauty. Outstanding!
The old ways of doing things are sometimes the best!
Beautiful and calming to watch. ☯️
Can't praise who build things like enough
One of the most impressive D.I.Y. projects in CZcams land, design, engineering and construction all executed professionally, Kudos!.
Nice of you to say, Brad. Thanks 👍🏽
Love it.." Beautifull " beyond description..❗👏🏻👍🏻🙇♂️
Congratulations on bringing art and engineering together. To me, stone constructions are always beautiful.
Yeah we like the relationship between art and engineering - when done correctly the two are excellent bedfellows!
The best structure I've seen in years. Watching this was a spiritual experience.
I´ve never seen
such a beautiful stone bridge in my life. It looks like those old roman bridges in europe (mostly in mediterrane regions) 2000 years ago built in the time of their empire.
Thats very kind Roland, glad you like it.
@@livingstone9542 you're so lovely in these replies :)
Haven't seen such a beaurifull video for quite some time. Saved it to my special playlist of the things that I'd like to do once I get my piece of land.
Красивейшее сооружение !
Я восхищён этим чудесным мостиком !
Из Сибири с уважением, Владимир !
Мой город -Нижневартовск-Nizhnevartovsk !
Я подписался 11 месяцев назад,
но пальчик вверх не поставил
по невнимательности . Сегодня
мне захотелось опять посмотреть
Ваш мостик и поставить пальчик
Вверх .
Excellent workmanship, I have much admiration for talented people!
This is the nicest little bridge iv ever seen
That's nice to hear, Fisher man, Thanks!
Simply gorgeous. The retaining walls as well that all match.
Lovely keystone and a beautiful bridge. Awesome craftsmanship.
Thanks for your lovely comments, Oathym
That’ll be there for many many years to come. Great work.
Stone bridge Ninja🥷😊
Cool and cute bridge✨
Very nice💕
this is amazing masonry skills right here!!! clever and beautiful! I hope i get to this level!
Now THAT was worth watching ! Awsome job !!
Thank you Fritz!
I am not surprised that the last dry stone fixed in place was a tapered wedge known as 'key stone' which holds the key to the bridge's strength!
The workmanship and the resulting beauty is excellent!
Great job.
This is stunning!
Absolutely beautiful. So inspiring to quit the suburb life and go build something beautiful!
Thank you!
The bridge is cool but I'm appreciating the 90s vibes of the video.
Turned out gorgeous! Excellent work!
Thank you very much!
Brilliant. Well done I am so impressed and you must be over the moon. 😁
Love your work and effort. Simply connecting the dots. 😂✌🏻
oh, my, what a gorgeous job and to think it has no mortar!!!
Absolutely gorgeous!! One of the best pieces of architectural craftsmanship I have seen in a while!
That’s very kind, thank you! 😊
the background music is really annoying ^^ but this project ... WOW absolutely beautiful!!
the steps down the side are the show stealer ,, perfect finishing touch.
Magnificent work! I like to build with stone but live in an area of Canada that is mostly glaciated rocks which means they’re tumbled almost round and difficult to stack. I envy your supply. 😊 thanks! 🇨🇦
A thing of beauty, joy forever.
excellent work
Молодцы, мужики!!!
You should be proud, it’s a thing of beauty.
Now there’s a great looking bridge!
Thanks for sharing!
Keep smiling!
We’ll try, Mike. Thanks 👍🏽
This is awesome...simply a work of art. I have a perfect place that I would like to replace a wood bridge with this design. Love it!!
Thanks Steve, we enjoyed building it and are excited to build another!
i watched it i saw it i still dont believe it. Well done looks beautiful.
Looks superb. Looked straight out of the Lord of the Rings movies in Rivendell where Arwen And Aragorn stand
Damn that’s really cool. Good work dear craftsman
Thanks Brian!
Stunning craftsmanship
Greetings fron greece i a m stone builder
Incredible. Amazing work. Thank you for sharing it with us.
I see a barell of beer has run out, but the bridge is also ready for that. Excellent work, I like it!
I've just worked out what you meant! Unfortunately it wasn't us that drunk it 😂
beatiful little bridge ❤
Thank you!
This is real magic. Our hands are the connection to our soul which is the world.
Needs lots of work like this, to rebuild paradise for and by everybody.
I love working with huge stones, its dangerous but worth it.
Testing einsteins formula in reality.
People doing good, healthy, creative work with the hands, are so luckey.
wow thats amazing well done
Amazing workmanship woth wonderful finish good luck on other projects
Awesome work, i can watch this all day
Thanks very much!
This is a work of art, absolutely love it. And it will last generations while the carbon emissions are close to zero.
Thank you Florian! 😊
Das ist eine perfekte Arbeit!
Too beautiful for words!
Thanks Ted!
Of all the useless pointless clips out there, this one is really really awesome. Great job!
Ha, thanks, I think 🤔
Great job. Designing it was done with love.
Wow, you are the GOAT. This is excellent work, engineering and assembly. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the really nice comment, its appreciated!
Сказочный мостик!!! Браво мастеру!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nicely done, it's beautiful !
Beautiful. truly a work of art.
Stunning and so therapeutic watching
Thank you very much Bish
Beautiful. You must be massively proud of this and quite rightly.
One of the best things I've seen in a long time. Beautiful.
Cheers Jon, nice of you to say 😊
Love this; what a gorgeous piece of work.
So much character!! . . Fantastic workmanship!
Wow. Master class! So beautiful.
Thank you for sharing and inspiring
Look great and will still look fabulous after 100 years, unlike concrete.
amazing, i did wonder my self how the stone bridges and viaducts have been made in the early days of railroad....
Absolutely amazing to see the whole process.
Amazing project. That has to be extremely satisfying for you.
Great work! 👍🏾😎
That is such a beauty!
I am lost for words. This is an amazing job, and will last probably forever.
Thanks Ed 👍🏽
That bridge will probably be there for a million years.
A thing of beauty. blown away! WOW!
Thank you for the video. Amazing job!!
No problem Alexander, thank you for the nice comment.
Stunning, nothing short of magnificent!!!
That's very kind Dan, thanks!
Stunning! Absolutely stunning!
Thank you very much!
Thankyou for sharing photos, and footage of the whole process, I hope to someday build a bridge half as beautiful as this one.
It's a beautiful structure, made more beautiful by the fact that it is held together only by gravity and friction.
Wow, that is absolutely beautiful! Well done 🎉
I had to make one also. Built it in 96’ still there!!
i love this!
I hope that stream never erodes the ground enough to start taking stones with it! That is a beautiful bridge!
Thanks! The bridge is built on the bedrock of an old stone quarry (now a private garden), so I think the bridge will be safe for many years to come.