CARVING LETTERS IN LIMESTONE (Mike Haduck)

I carve the year 2021 in limestone, for a corner stone then Wayne Ferree a professional carver gives me his comments, All my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help.
WAYNE FERREE - / @wayneferree5053
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[@chadmyers4432]

“As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another man.” Prob. 27:17. Sincere thanks for all the sharpening I have received from you. I think the thing I respect most is your humbleness; it’s a rare trait for these strange times in which we live.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chad, I try, but I wonder, lol, Mike

[@lynnettawilliams7143]

Thanks for sharing I'll give it a try

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

This shows the strength of a man who can step outside of his skill set and do a task that ...."is no big deal" Mike H... Then invited a friend with that skill set to demonstrate what really needs to be done.... Mike again you show yourself to be a true tradesman and a great person... God Bless

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ernest, God bless also, mike

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

Lol.... sorry to tell you mike. THOSE ARE NUMBERS! HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@deadmanswife3625]

Gibson
If you lasted til one more minute you'd see letters

[@deadmanswife3625]

Try 01:39 back on numbers.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gibson , your right but at the very end you will see Wayne carving letters, I hope some more people sub to his channel, thanks Mike

[@colonspiller8209]

When I was an undergrad in geology I took a class that had a field trip to an old cemetery with limestone headstones. The professor explained how the erosion rate for the locally sourced rock could be easily measured with the dated stones. Your video reminded me of this.

[@jeromeduffy9270]

Yeah for sure. Cant walk thru without checking dates

[@MikeHaduck]

Yep, I done that before and have a video about the pyramids comming up where I just did it again, thanks Mike

[@jeromeduffy9270]

Renaissance Man .. literally

[@jane29228]

Sending a prayer blessing to you Mike from the Lord God.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jane, God bless, happy new year, Mike

[@cdbflynow]

Happy New Year Mike. A video from you is a nice way to start 2021.
Paul

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, happy new year to you also, mike

[@johnoneil9150]

Excellent video to start the new year. God bless you mike and may 2021 smile upon you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, God bless ,and happy new year, Mike

[@bentsao100]

happy new year, mike! learn something new everyday. thank you much!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Ben, happy new year, Mike

[@bobd.]

While it is possible to carve a date or a few letters in soft stone for the past hundred plus years pneumatic tools and sandblasting has been used to carve lettering on gravestones and monuments. When you need to add a date to a gravestone, a rubbing just as you did is taken to copy the style of the lettering IF you don't have the stencils in the same font to lay out your own. A piece of rubber is glued to the face of the stone and the new lettering is transferred over to the rubber. Then the lettering to be added is cut out with a sharp knife. The letters are then cut using grit blasting. Holding the gun at an angle lets you carve the sloped V-shaped profile of the letter in the stone. The same can be done when carving flowers or logos into stone. Using a technique similar to silk screening where you uncover different areas to blast them then replace the cutouts to protect that area during the next blasting session.
Your process will work well for making a cornerstone for a DIY project or to add a personal touch to ones home.
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Happy New Year Mike and keep your videos coming, I enjoy them all.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bob, happy new year, I appreciate it, Mike

[@nexpro6985]

Carving letters is character building.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@guillermojacques6671]

You started the year with another great video. Happy New Year Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Guillermo, happy new year, Mike

[@MichaelPSakowski]

Happy New Year, you chiseler! Nice to learn something new on the first day of the year. Hope 2021 is a great year for you. Cheers! ;)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Michael, Happy new year, cheers, mike

[@seanrich1367]

Happy New Year Mike. Thanks for your video posts.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sean, Happy New Year, Mike

[@robertdudley3398]

This was fantastic video Mike Haduck. Very educational

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, Mike

[@2tommyrad]

Amazing amount of history in your state. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tommy, Mike

[@FAFOSanders]

It’s like carving wood...only different...Happy 2021 Mike 🎉

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , Happy New Year, Mike

[@T.E.P.]

Thanks always Mike! Also ty for telling us about Wayne.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, he's my go to guy for cathedral stuff, Mike

[@olddanb1]

Cheers Mike.
How we all learn.
Excellent.
Don.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Don, Mike

[@trumpzilla4193]

Love it!.... I started using a dremel tool with diamond blades....some very hard cooked stone where I am....

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Happy new year, Mike

[@roccoconte2960]

That takes a lot of patiences , nice video Mike have a happy new year .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocco, Happy new year, Mike

[@Observe33]

Looks great for a first attempt. Some better tools and a little practice goes a long way, it's all how much time you want to spend. It's a relaxing hobby and you end up with some neat stuff. Thanks for all the masonry videos. Have a great New Year.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bryan, happy new year, Mike

[@Will-ln6tb]

Happy new year Mike

[@Eman85515]

Thank you Mike 🌸🌸🌸

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eman, Mike

[@DaveSender66]

Mike you're a man of many talents Happy New year!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, happy new year, mike

[@lendavidhart9710]

Mike and Wayne, thank you for the Christmas/new year's gift of a free lime stone craving lesson!!!!!!!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Len, Happy New Year, mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Len, Happy New Year, mike

[@T.E.P.]

rewatched this vid today again 2021. and it's a perfect vid to share with people that want to understand how this works

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, Mike

[@Alasdair-Morrison]

Happy New Year from Down Under mate!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Stranger, Happy new year from up here, Mike

[@rhondaadams4013]

I really like watching your videos Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rhonda, Mike

[@daytripper7170]

Happy new year mike. Love your videos keep them coming. Godbless you. From a fellow mason here in uk. Best regards rocco

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocco, happy new year and God bless also, mike

[@discoveryman59]

Thanks Wayne, WOW, Mike you did a very respectable job for a first timer.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@mikepatin5596]

The real deal .Love the channel awasome

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, mike

[@Richard-qs8dn]

Bravissimo.
Happy new year Sir.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richard, Happy new year, Mike

[@AMA590JB]

Great video Mike, I saw some carved lettered stones over at Sullivan Falls beside Rickets Glen and I wanted to do this at my house with the house number on it. I’m going to give it a try myself. Don’t need no trophies! Thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Happy new year, Mike

[@vesna639]

Happy New Year Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks veena, happy new year to you , mike

[@joecochran9976]

Nice video, always good info. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks joe, Mike

[@saviotoronto358]

Wayne is awesome thanks for posting

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Savio, Mike

[@JoeSevy]

This is in my saved videos. I have to make a headstone one of these days. Job I've been putting off for years. Better do it before I need my own.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, Mike

[@idahoduckhunter]

Fascinating thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Happy New Year, Mike

[@AndyMcCavish]

Hi Mike, the way you adjusted the spacing of the 1 is a process they call Kerning in the print / design world - its "the process of adjusting the spacing between characters to achieve a visually pleasing result". Fun to see it in one of your videos, does show design happens everywhere.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Andy, yes I could use some lessons in lettering, lol, mike

[@jeromeduffy9270]

Good stuff again Mike. I used to walk in a Cemetery. Wonder if Family will pay for a decent cleaning of the stones.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jerome, good question, lol, Mike

[@thylacinenv]

As you know most lettering is done by sandblasting, CNC or insomar machine but you can't beat hand cut. One tip Mike, you might like to invest in a Vitrex VITGO200VT grout removal tool, very cheap but is perfect for small lettering with its hammer action tungsten tip. As always excellent presentation and Happy New Year to you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Nick, Happy new year, I will check out the tool, Mike

[@ExitPlanner]

Cheers to 2021!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, cheers, happy new year, mike

[@msmallc2023]

Thanks guys very interesting from wales uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@brandonmohammed5715]

Happy new year

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brandon, Happy new year also, mike

[@robertbeckler5058]

Pretty groovy stuff

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, happy new year, mike

[@osoblues]

happy new year 🎊

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, happy new year, mike

[@spenmac]

Interesting and not your usual type if work, hope 2021 is better than 2020 was.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Spen, hope your year is better too, thanks mike

[@lucarota4476]

Bravo

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@briang5307]

I like your optimism. Carve 2021 in stone. 2020? Carve that in cardboard.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@robb8331]

i find the screwdrivers work the best, then sharp wood chisels. cold chisels seem to be good for breaking things.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks rob. Mike

[@deadmanswife3625]

Happy New Year's Mike 🎉
Good riddance 2020.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Wendy. HAPPY NEW YEAR, mike

[@suep4530]

Interesting...not a bad job with the tools you had :-)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, happy new year, Mike

[@Brian-Burke]

Hi Mike. I'm looking for a deal on a tombstone. Let's talk. Happy New Year, brother! Brian

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, lol, happy new year, mike

[@adamt5867]

Thomas, Frank and William send their approval

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thomas, Frank and William, Mike

[@adamt5867]

@@MikeHaduck It's no problem, they say you can send the copyright cheque from their headstone in the post

[@scottmcmunn5369]

Ask the cathedral guy, how do you carve a letter when you can't spin the stone around,?
Can he demonstrate how to hold the chisel when carving the curve in the 2?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Scott, where there is a will there is a way, thanks Mike

[@kych7506]

Okay- try shaping and polishing granite with only copper

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi K , you dont have to, granted polished granite or amorites or sand and water, thanks Mike

[@lesfin3265]

This is the video on how not to carve letters. Needed to start with scrubbed centre line

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Whale, Mike

[@lmilne4859]

Ain’t no big deal 😎😎

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks L, Mike

[@AlwaysHopeful87]

HNY!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Happy new year, Mike

[@setandcentered]

Mike, you forgot to carve the rest...
2021: ABANDON ALL HOPE

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, lol, no worries, it's all gonna come out the way God wants it, mike

[@Mikidy303]

Happy New Year Mike. I'm lazy, I'd use a rotary tool. My neighbor has one good tooth left in his mouth, I wonder if he'd let me have it to carve limestone with?

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, he might, happy new year, mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, he might, happy new year, mike

[@gogoghoul8488]

I use wood chiesel, end of file to scrape, cuttin into marble..Granite is very hard. ...carvin me gravestone...shhh.. ya suppossed to be spendin big bucks to a proper person to do that.. The Egyptians usin copper to carve stone is an assumption we believe...If they used some super instrument outta this world, would we really be told that?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Gogo, it's only stone, like anything else you get better as you go, thanks mike

[@Don.Challenger]

Hey, Mike, do it again it's 2023.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ,Don, I will think about it, Mike

[@whocares6698]

This is cool, thanks. But it bugs me he keeps saying letters not numbers LOL

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

It was totally Aliens. The history channel said so, with their experts.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Gypsy, I want to sue them aliens for showing how to build that der stuff and not leaving the technology to use engines, power tools or fly , It's a discrimination law suit against earthlings, let me know if you know any that I could serve, thanks mike

[@markleaton4408]

He says he is carving letters, but its all numbers?????

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mark, not if you turn it upside down, lol, Mike

[@richardheinen1126]

Scientist against myths channel just bored a hole through rock with a sheet of copper

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richard, I bet that's true, mike

[@Kulcha-Rebel]

They are numbers not letters

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Kulcha, your right , wayne did do some letters at the end, thanks Mike

[@HopperRox_Shaves]

Happy New Year's Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Hopper, Mike

[@TylerDickey1]

Happy New Year Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tyler, happy new year, mike