Hobbit Hole Reveal - Making a Stone Window Frame

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In this video, I demonstrate my technique for building a circular widow frame from rough-cut natural stone. Using rough stone creates an interesting challenge in that the visual appeal comes from the irregularity of the size and shape of the stones. However, it is important to also have an underlying precise geometry, as the eye can detect a "wonky" circle. A tricky balancing act indeed.
Stones are carefully selected for close to correct size and shape. Chipping and cutting are usually necessary to achieve a good fit. The lower half is constructed with the use of a simple pendulum tool. The top half is constructed over a plywood form. I have made brick circles in the past using the same process, but, they are much easier and faster because of the uniformity of the size and shape of the blocks.
This stone window is part of a larger project... A HOBBIT HOLE....yes.....A HOBBIT HOLE. Stay tuned for upcoming videos in this new series on our channel.
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[@frog_foot9593]

Next up: Thak reveals a castle he's been secretly building for years and as the gate opens, a legion of greek hoplites rushes out. It is quite impressive what a person can do with his own two hands. My respect man!

[@ukrainiak2592]

Yeah but he's just an "amateur" lol

[@justsomeguy3090]

Who else is sad they don’t get to see more of this project started. I want to see the hobbit hole construction now.

[@manmachinemake3708]

Thak, man of mystery..... Awesome work ! More videos of this sort please. Tip of the day, lightly moisten the brick and stone surfaces before applying mortar to them. This helps the mortar stick to those dusty surfaces, keeps the stones from drawing the water out of the mortar and it allows the mortar to dry slower which means harder.

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Great tip! Glad to know this. Guessing that's could be why some of my joints have cracked over the years. Crawford out 🙏🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@MrJacksaun]

As a Master Mason, looks great, but your mortar is a little dry.

[@havrik2101]

Awesome. Ya know, you should do a few shorts so you can get some more views and subs. You deserve it

[@wexfordwaster7423]

A great video. As a comment from one amateur stonemason to another…. If you cut that circle form in half, then shaved off a bit more in the middle, screwed the halves together, it would be much easier to remove. Because I bet you’ll get one completely jammed at some point. Secondly, we add stuff called plasticiser to mortar here, which makes it much more sticky. I think its based on linseed oil, but I think you can use washing up liquid which also works. Thirdly, I tidy up my messy pointing either a few hours after its done or the next morning by scraping away excess and then going over with a wire brush - no need to mess with acid, the brush works fine. Hope this might help … I wouldn’t dare to make any suggestions about your blacksmithing! Look forward to seeing more … Regards from Ireland.

[@ThakIronworks]

Good info....very happy to hear all these tips...thanks

[@marcellogenovese199]

For stone masonry your mortar is too loose, which is why your needing so many stone chips to prevent squeeze out. Try mixing your mortar very dry, so it almost appears to crumble and wet the walls previous work before you start. You will end up with a cleaner wall and less acid wash and scraping later.

[@beezo2560]

Looks good. I enjoyed the change of craft.

[@douglasfathers4848]

That looks awesome Rob , tried my hand at a retaining wall once it worked grate till It rained . the rest is history . Cheers . :)

[@snjsilvan]

Fun stuff. I'm getting old, better start mine before too long.

[@RedmarKerkhof]

That is really cool. I like these sideroads of crafts.

[@lucdaigle2394]

Really great start, and the door frame and window look amazing. Stone masonry is an art. You should invest in some good tools, I recommend heading over to Trow and Holden, plus watch their instructional vids on how to use each tool. Like blacksmithing, the more technique and range of tools, the better your work will be.

[@BlacksmithGaming420]

I love forging, bought a tiny two burner forge about two years ago and have been putting it to work ever since!

[@ffolted]

Looks great.25 years 4 th generation mason.Retired and likes to bang on steel now.Done alot of this stuff when I get done layin there ainnt much tuckin to do and there clean...hours and hours makes yeah hate acid washin lol awesome project you got goin here.thankyou.

[@jonballard4453]

Can you do a video about how you got into the blacksmithing and the other disciplines you have gained proficiency in. What came first, your love for metal(the music) or you're love for metal(steel, iron, etc.) Something tells me it was music then smithing., do you play any instruments. Top 5 bands. I speak for everyone when I say we're looking eagerly forward to see your answers.

[@ThakIronworks]

ok you talked me into it.....give me a month to get it into the filming schedule

[@ered203]

Fun watch and build.

[@VoiceKulaka]

Duuude, that's awesome!

[@mjtyminski2003]

your brick looks great

[@ViceAdmiralMcNugget]

This is so fucking ultra rad!!!

[@durojutyls]

the coglionis good on

[@beatlebomber]

As a 5th generation stonemason (mainly headstones) invest in some proper tools, stone chisels, hammers etc. You can find them at granite city tool. Check out their videos on how to use them. But your doing a fine job, each stone type has it's nuances to work. If you don't want grinder lines and want the stone to break in a certain plain then you have to score it around on that plain. By score I mean you use a flat chisel and hammer out the line you drew, making sure to keep the chisel 90° to the surface of the stone. What that does is it starts the micro fractures running in the direction you want ensuring a more clean break. It doesn't work every time but the more you do it the better you get.

[@ThakIronworks]

Good info...thanks so much

[@beatlebomber]

@@ThakIronworks You will have better success breaking your stone if you support the piece you are saving on the log and leave the piece you are breaking off unsupported.

[@kalifammm]

Wow nice job strong man :)

[@robvanza]

Awesome!! Love it! Can't wait for more.........................

[@RedeyeParker]

Awesome

[@rogeremrick6168]

Hi, just pickup on your project as I have just finished and posted here on KZbin the doors I just finished. I’m making the windows now same style as the doors I built. Anyway, I’m making 2, 10x20 hobbit huts on my ranch in Colorado. They’ll be made of stone that I’ll gather from my property, with a concrete foundation which I just finished. If you have time, I’d love to discuss with you my construction plan. Thank Roger

[@ThakIronworks]

Ok

[@rogeremrick6168]

I’m making 12” thick walls out of stone with mortar, on a 12” foundation that has 4, number 4 rebar coming up vertical ever 5 foot. Then I plane to run 2, #4 bars horizontally ever 2 foot in hight. Just asking your thoughts/opinion on that as far as strength? Little hard to explain completely.. do you know if I can add pictures here? New to KZbin

[@absurd207]

i love this channel!

[@davosfirebeard4495]

Epic :D

[@HobbitTerra]

Subscribed. :-)

[@kalifammm]

You are strong like a horse

[@Jakej904]

just a 2000$ plywood door, no big deal

[@diegoguerra8736]

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