How to lay a block corner with 8 inch block

[@ProjectsWithPaul]

Great to see young guys like you taking on such an awesome trade skill. I wish more would follow.

[@masonthemason6412]

It’s tough work. Most people get scared of it I think. I’m not them tho I don’t know haha

[@PearlHandle]

I've discovered laying narrower block can be a bit of a booger, so appreciate the tips there. Looking forward to you doing some stuff with 4 inch block.

[@masonthemason6412]

Sometimes If you want to spend a couple extra cents you can use a semi-solid on the top course of 8’s and that makes it easier. I’m kinda cheap tho haha. And I can lay em easy enough like I do here. Just have a couple rocks in the pocket

[@finders-keepers1518]

Keeping your head joints full on 4" block is a huge help.

[@joelfreitas7230]

Hi Mason, I love your videos and thanks for all the information. Can you please do a video on how to lay block around a window.

[@masonthemason6412]

Yes I will once I have a foundation with a window in it

[@joelfreitas7230]

@@masonthemason6412 Mason do you cut a template which is 10mm large or some other size and then use that to block around ?

[@masonthemason6412]

I don’t cut templates. I usually lay the block before the window goes in, then put a lintel over top. The framers come in after that

[@byrny111]

Do you now use these block corners to run a stringline? How do you make sure the level of the string line from mortared in corner block to another side?

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

Great video thank you

[@riks8888]

I find doing step 2 before 1 more beneficial as step 2 can knock off the level of step 1. I like to make sure my block has a level face 1st which is step 2 in the video.

[@andrewmacgregor8717]

Just laying some block now for my garden shed. I'm glad I found your Channel; lots of great practical tips. I noticed that the 6" block isn't a return corner (L shape looks like an 8" from outside). Is that typical for your part of the world? Do you cut 1 5/8" filler pieces to keep your bond?

[@masonthemason6412]

I just cut a filler. I should ask and see if they make those corners

[@andrewmacgregor8717]

@@masonthemason6412 They do in Ontario. Unfortunately they're metric equivalent sizes. Might overcome the rocking/shim problem. There are also similar corner blocks for 10's and 12's.

[@antg7181]

U got some great videos man! Would u mind putting links to the tools u work with?

[@masonthemason6412]

I will do that right now

[@masonthemason6412]

I put them in the description

[@PCREPAIRZ1]

can someone tell me why the rebar?...do you full the hole only with rebars or all the holes?

[@Predictbauer]

What’s the best way to get in to brick laying? Are there contractors who post openings for laborers?

[@JoaoVitor-oc3lv]

Acho que sou o único Brasileiro aqui , vendo esses vídeo 😅 mesmo sem entender tudo estou aprendendo aqui

[@rm-hb6ul]

I want to hire him

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

You have it in your blood.

[@masonthemason6412]

Yes sir

[@hawaiiansunrise8984]

How many blocks could a beginner lay in a day? Just a straight wall 10 blocks long and 7 courses high with re-bar every 16 inches.

[@masonthemason6412]

I mean it depends on the beginner. I can lay 300 a day with a laborer. I would honestly say a beginner might lay 50 a day

[@hawaiiansunrise8984]

@@masonthemason6412 I got 44 on the first day and 50 today so I'm pretty happy mixing my own mud and moving blocks etc.

[@LuisjesusLarioshuidobro-xx9hn]

Aayua dugr