On the road Cemetery Lettering/Engraving

[@benjaminjerome8597]

Great job on your channel. Keep up the excellent work.

[@-gravestonepros]

Thanks Benjamin I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ronaldmaxwell4579]

Keep up your excellent work.

[@-gravestonepros]

Thanks will do our best.

[@StonesAndSand]

Please consider thinning out your stone filler with lacquer thinner or lithco solvent. Ideally, I find the consistency of "melted ice cream" to be about the best. Once applied to the stone, it should resemble the glaze on a donut. If you can see the tan color, it's on too thick. With that said, your dry time will be practically seconds, so be intentional about applying it in a swift manner. Foam rollers work really well for doing this. A foam brush works well for tight spots. Thick stone filler is the #1 reason why serif typefaces (especially condensed Modified Roman) and fine details don't blast completely. A good portion of the filler will stick to the stencil as it is removed, and you'll be amazed just how fast you can clean up a stone.

[@jimmyrifle]

Interesting I'm gonna try this on Monday. How much lithco solvent do you use?

[@StonesAndSand]

@@jimmyrifle Add just enough lithco solvent so it becomes the consistency of melted ice cream. Always remember to stir it well before each use. For easy mixing, take a 10- inch long piece of 1/8" diameter stainless steel welding rod and bend a u-shaped loop on the end, about one inch in length. Use it in a cordless drill.

[@fredkieper7476]

@@StonesAndSand I use simple camping fuel, available at WalMart. Nice cause you can go up the road and get a gallon whenever you need it and it's cheap. I like mine thinner though - almost watery - never had a problem with it holding and goes much further.

[@-gravestonepros]

We do thin it out from time to time this one was a bit on the thick side for sure.

[@benjaminjerome8597]

@@fredkieper7476 we do the same.

[@adventureswiththechristmans]

Great job with the video as always Christian!!! Will be fun to see myself in the Boonville redo foundation job :))))

[@-gravestonepros]

Ya I have not even looked at the footage yet.

[@PastorDaveTube]

It sure takes a lot fixing work if sand blasting a mistake! Measure twice cut once😃

[@-gravestonepros]

Right!!

[@diamonddavemusic]

Hi guys. I've enjoyed watching several of your videos here on the channel. I have a question for you. I know the "die" (upright headstone) is attached to the base with adhesive, but is the base attached to the foundation with any adhesive or pins, or does it just rest in place with simple gravity? I will be replacing my grandmother's marker in a remote chapel cemetery, and I've never done this before, so I'm trying to get some pointers from the pro's. Thanks for the reply and any tips you can share.

[@adventureswiththechristmans]

Hey!! I'm sure Christian will get back to you will his reply but just in case he is busy for a few days ill tell you there is no pin or adhesive... just simple gravity:)

[@-gravestonepros]

Hey the Base just sits on the foundation with nothing but gravity holding it down. Good luck with your grandmothers stone. Just take your time and be careful with each step. Let me know how it goes.

[@diamonddavemusic]

@@adventureswiththechristmans ...Thanks.

[@diamonddavemusic]

@@-gravestonepros ...I appreciate the reply. I've seen lots of different methods here at KZbin. Your approach makes a lot of sense. Thanks again, I'll let you know how it turns out. The wait list for a headstone is 11 months right now, so it gives me plenty of time to prepare. ✌👍

[@-gravestonepros]

@@diamonddavemusic 11 Months is a long time but I always say its worth the wait since it will last forever.

[@michaelsmith4318]

Very nice videos! Quick question for you: on the last monument (Hubbard Moore) was the die polished or frosted (steeled) ?? I’m curious as to why you would use the stencil glue if the die was polished? I know the stencil itself has a sticky backer that will stick to polished stone so I’m just curious. Trying to learn more. Thank you!

[@-gravestonepros]

Yes It was frosted We never use glue on polish. Hope this helps.

[@michaelsmith4318]

@@-gravestonepros thank you!

[@curtchristman6227]

steeled back no panel needed. thanks for watching

[@pamacons]

​@@-gravestoneprosI always glue on polish. Holds way better and it only takes one piece coming up to ruin a day and possibly a stone

[@RessamRövşən]

Привет. Вам нужна художник?

[@-gravestonepros]

No we are all set.