Epoxy and Infill on a Civil War Veteran headstone

This Civil war veteran stone was saved from the tree last summer, unfortunately it came out in several pieces. So today I made it my mission to piece it back together and save this original monument!
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[@georgebarryhamann7649]

I simply have no words to say how much I appreciate what you are doing !!!

[@Headstoneman]

Thank you! Those words alone are enough! I love what I do!

[@robyncrouse8339]

Thank you for restoring this veteran's grave stone. I look forward to your videos. There are days that I don't feel like going out to the cementary. The cementary is over 70 acres and 30,000 graves and i am the only one out there. It can be overwhelming. I turn on your videos and get inspired. So out the door and down the road I go. It feels wonderful to clean up a stone to almost new condition. Keep doing what you are doing. You are inspiring more people than you may know about.

[@Headstoneman]

Thank you Robyn! And keep up the good work!

[@toddgelineau6536]

Beautiful job.

[@OlJarhead]

Appreciate your great work. I used to work at a local National Cemetery… and for anyone who doesn’t know… if a veteran’s marker is damaged or worn to be illegible… you can go online and order a new stone or any other marker for free. The VA used to deliver them to my house, but now require delivery to a business or place that has equipment to unload them. I have coordinated with a local monument company to accept deliveries who notify me when it is delivered. National Cemetery’s have a standard height of protection from ground level. I believe it was about 26” but I can’t recall for sure. In a private or any non regulated cemetery this measurement is not as critical as uniformity is usually not required. You should dig the hole deep enough to place about 12” of fine, tightly packed gravel in the bottom to help prevent sinking or leaning of the stone and also around the bottom 12” of the stone on all sides.. Also sod around the stone to prevent rain from splashing mud onto the stone. I’m sure any local National Cemetery personnel would be glad to give any advice.

[@anitaludovici2859]

Such beautiful work. The dignity you have brought back to this grave is amazing. I love watching you. God Bless.

[@timothyshortnacy7550]

Great work!

[@lindaremillard2604]

I have not missed any of your vlogs. You are good at hat you do You also have a love of family history. Great to see people take about their family. Keep up the great work.

[@Headstoneman]

A growing appreciation for history in general, and who makes history? People! So preserving those peoples memory is just as important as preserving history in my book! Thank you Linda!

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

Bravo!!!

[@jerseysilverstacker]

Came over from SprayCan Coins can’t wait to watch your videos 😊👍

[@Headstoneman]

Thank you! I’ve got quite a few! Be sure to watch them all! Lol

[@MegaSilverStacker]

@Steel Wool Queen sent me by And i am happy im here! This is a amazing idea to honor the vetrens of the civil war. I always thought the cemetary took care of maintaing the Head Stones. God bless you for this.👍💛👊🇺🇸

[@Headstoneman]

Most cemeteries only care for the grounds around the stones and possibly repairing any damage they may have caused. But unfortunately most cemeteries do not employ anyone who is knowledgeable in preservation methods, so repairs are often done incorrectly with the best of intentions.

[@roseberry913]

Thanks. Best step by step video I have found. I have some broken tombstones in an old old family cemetery.

[@Headstoneman]

Thank you! You may find some benefit in the other videos I have posted… there are a million different scenarios out there

[@headstonesandhistory]

Great video! You know your stuff. I went to a seminar years ago but forgot most of it lol. Thanks for the refresher!

[@Headstoneman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@72rainey]

Thank you

[@MrJeep75]

Nice job

[@meganelizabeth5201]

You did a awesome job God bless you I am a new comer to your channel an love it better then the other one I have seen .

[@Headstoneman]

Thank you so much!

[@MrJeep75]

I seen some really crappie repairs on markers around my area, with pieces that don't even align

[@TheIrishCollector]

Hey man SWQ sent me over to friend

[@TheIrishCollector]

Very nice vid

[@Headstoneman]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@alonsoquesada1136]

How can a 100-yo tree grow over a stone placed many years after?

[@Headstoneman]

I’m guessing that tree is more like 75-85 years old. And it probably started growing around the time the stone was placed or was maybe even planted near the stone

[@ronaldberg4144]

Great job! Looks excellent! In one of your other videos on cleaning the Veterans bronze marker you said someone gave you the spray stain that the factory grave marker makers use. What was the products name and where can I purchase a can of this. Thanks. Keep up the great work! The veteran's and God are smiling on you.

[@Headstoneman]

Thank you! I actually don’t remember what the stuff is called. But the guy that gave it to me said you won’t be able to buy it anywhere. You have to get it directly from the manufacturer and they won’t sell it to the general public. I would say to ask a cemetery sexton if you can purchase some from them or have them inquire about getting some that you can buy from them.

[@ronaldberg4144]

@@Headstoneman Thanks for replying so quickly. I was going to paint and clearcoat the marker, but I like the idea of the original factory stain better. I will do as you suggest and contact the cemetery sexton. Thanks for the help.

[@Headstoneman]

I have done both. The paint and clear coat really turns out nice!

[@Headstoneman]

The advantage to spray paint is faster drying. Also be careful with the stain…. Because it is exactly that. Stain! Lol

[@donaldclark2722]

What's the name and brand of the marble resin? Great work.

[@Headstoneman]

I’m not sure what you mean by marble resin.

[@g.mackbentley1629]

Tell me again. What is the product you used to fill in the crack?

[@Headstoneman]

It’s called Lithomex from Limeworks.

[@janecrist8406]

I couldn't read the name of the epoxy could would give me the name and where to get it. Please and thank you so much.

[@Headstoneman]

I use Akepox 5010 epoxy. And I order it from Atlas preservation

[@KR-ti5uz]

What do you use for in fill

[@Headstoneman]

I use Lithomex marble mortar.

[@RVGMInc]

Nice work and inspiration! #rvgmInc We are active in Toledo, and doing the same.