Practical Masonry: A Guide to the Art of Stone Cutting

Practical Masonry provides a valuable instruction manual, documenting many of the technical and classic methods of stonemasonry.

This edition, the fifth, expanded version, was written by William R. Purchase in 1904 and continues to be seen as a cornerstone text in the world of masonry. It includes chapters on practical methods of masonry, a collection of chapters on the supplementary matter, and a glossary of terms.

Tools and Appliances

Arches and Joints

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