Masonry for Beginners: Series 1: Program 3
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Gives step-by-step instructions on how to build a corner for a wall or a pier that will support an arch, beam, or a gable. Explains why a line guide is used when laying brick along a wall that is more than four feet in length. Shows how to connect a line to the wall as a guide by using either a corner block or a nail and a line pin. Shows how to follow the guide when laying bricks.
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Runtime: 19 minutes 18 seconds
- Topic: Careers, Home and Family
- Subtopic: House Construction, Job Skills
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Producer/Distributor: Nimco, Inc
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