the fine art of brickwork - Bullseye 2

www.thefineartof-brickwork.co.uk
I have a wide range of contracts that I built, assisted and managed on ranging from
• Beach chalets & lifeboat shed
• Schools & offices
• House building & all types of groundwork
• Church repair/renovations
• Barn conversions
• Roadways
• Decorative works

[@Fromupnorth46]

Can you imagine doing your apprenticeship with this bloke as your mentor. This chap is the definition of a master bricklayer. Outstanding work as usual.

[@robsonger1]

Thank you, but I am just a bricklayer who enjoys his work.

[@leemoore107]

You couldn't ask for more if you were an apprentice!!

[@greymurdock2]

I love laying brick… and I love watching other competent brick layers…. Beautiful work my friend 👍

[@dennism5565]

I have watched several of these videos. If I were younger I would ask to be his apprentice. This guy knows pretty much everything. He makes it look easy, which it is not. Amazing talent!

[@robsonger1]

thank you Dennis.

[@bobbyrex4640]

dudes quality

[@kennyjaxinc]

you speak my thoughts exactly Paul, I have just retired from my trade as bricklayer, and I miss it terribly, but enjoy watching these videos. Thanks for that mate, loved it.

[@lewis885]

I thought I would miss something more interesting but bloody bricklaying,back breaking trade and not to mention most of the time you work with idiots.

[@markbellingham4536]

Very neat and takes a lot of pride keep up the good work. 😷😷😷

[@steamsearcher]

It is so nice to see another type of bond instead of the becoming boring stretcher bond, This is what I will be stuck with on a planned house extension but never mind. What a lovely way of finishing off a gable end and adding so much more interest, I may not be able to resist putting one in. Thank you.

[@meldanvers]

You can't rush a good job. This is a great job.

[@planetyouranus22]

love your vid's rob. Those who complain about speed haven't grasped yet that your producing training videos. Quality always before quantity. To the young trowels out there, aim for accuracy always. Speed comes with experience.

[@angelantonioreyesaguilar6802]

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[@MMGJ10]

People can say what they want about speed, but the quality of your work looks excellent. Nice videos

[@gaza8432]

Brilliant work as usual rob 👍🏻

[@maudwagner7211]

Wow again! A true artist. Your eye for symmetry is amazing.

[@michaelpukmel9175]

Beautiful brick work, Rob, you're an artist.

[@baddelasaidulu8965]

Michael Pukmel

[@RafikulIslam-ii6xo]

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[@druvadruva792]

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[@4NK8A]

god i miss my 19 11.... i was a bricky for 20 years in london.... good work old son, a noble art if ever i saw one.

[@garethjones5624]

Rob is the man

[@TonOfHam]

All you brick racers out there relax, just watch the video on 2x speed and you'll feel fine. I'm pretty sure that for most of our history the final product is more important than how fast it was completed.

[@cfthnko]

It's good to see some one who still takes pride in there work.

[@SkilsawDoctor]

Masterly crafted. Excellent, excellent finished product. Clean. Centered above the arch below perfectly. Fantastic job!

[@robsonger1]

thank you

[@markgrevatt4867]

fabulous job. well worth watching.

[@oka9000]

Nice to see the skill and passion in the trade. Taking pride in your work is a fine attribute.

[@MrSpencerhammond]

Really great to see such a lovely hand skill,no rushing just a steady pace ,anyone can lay brick fast

[@fanaticayo]

You´re the Master of the Bricks!!, amazing job!!, greetings from Uruguay

[@cosyclown4254]

Hi Rob Thanks for your time and knowledge I'm 44 and starting nvq level 1 bricklaying course (September) Know that it's gonna be tough but been paver/mason for most of my life. But need a change Your work and tips are knowledgeable and experienced so thank you Regards Lee

[@SeXephon]

You are a PRO BRO! The art of bricking. You are Master Brick.

[@robsonger1]

Thank you so much, comments like yours make my job even more worthwhile.

[@SamDaviesBuilder]

Quality work, I'm sure it will be standing for a very long time and be appreciated by many generations. Anyone with negative comments really needs to go and find a hobby or something, anyone that knows bricklaying will appreciate what a good job you're doing - I don't see anything wrong with the speed and I'd happily have you do work for me.

[@robsonger1]

thank you. I have a new video about to finish and load, hopefully by the weekend...

[@SamDaviesBuilder]

I'll keep my eye out for it. One more question..what video camera do you use? I'm looking for one myself and looks like you've got one with a decent battery life.

[@sukhdeepsingh7921]

+rob Sanger

[@garymanning4761]

Dont listen to the haters and trolls!! Your doing a fine job!

[@robsonger1]

Thank you Gary. the good comments make me smile, the bad ones make me laugh.

[@anthonyconibeer5802]

I love your work mate i watch your videos all the time the BEST bricklayer I’ve ever seen your work is spot on I love the chimney you built it’s a beautiful piece of art 👏👌

[@robsonger1]

thank you, I have lots more to come, please keep watching..

[@GwenCoonen]

Great artwork! Love it!

[@stilln68la]

You the best Rob keep them coming.

[@Chris_Howard]

Great work Rob, thanks for the video.

[@waypointman]

It's going to be there for a long, long time. Check your work and make it right! Nice job...

[@dread4836]

any decent brickie can see this is how it really is, good facework rob, should never be rushed

[@kyrajai]

never seem 2 amaze me ! fair play mate! u truly r amazing at your trade!

[@chmellen]

I'm a mason. That is great work. To watch you makes me proud. Carl from Calif.

[@humppaohjan5498]

Rob, du bist ein Künstler, super !!

[@liamg1995]

Aways learn a lot from watching! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@quickncleanmasonry2043]

I would like to see just one of these nay Sayers do a higher quality job. Outstanding workmanship rob. Kudos from Canada

[@TheGreatLight3]

Sweet, great seen it been done, I am a brickie my self, good job mate.

[@Pixie.Dust91]

Very nice man. Nice to see time taken on jobs rather than the crash bang wollop i see daily on construction sites. Your right in saying that pricework has killed the trade. Qulity is becoming rare.

[@Xxjoeynumber1xX]

i'm a beginner mason in the u.s. i love masonry so far and i gotta say you're friggen good at this. you're not like some of my friends who think masonry's about speed. great work

[@technicalworker8266]

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[@arjunshivajijain2557]

Thank you! I am learning so much!

[@TheFloorBoys]

Nice, clean work!

[@scottrhoten1]

Thanks! This is a very informational and educational video. Excellent job! Best to you!!

[@Landotter1]

WOW!!! very cool project and the detail/precision work is awesome!!! Thanks for showing us bro! best wishes!

[@technicalworker8266]

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[@stephaniethomas4593]

Nice job , reminds me of going to tafe ! Just inspired me to build one

[@1533willo]

I need one of those vests, makes you look official!

[@RafikulIslam-ii6xo]

Will Barton 😆ⓣⓤⓤ😆

[@wolfhachmuth7731]

Yeah but they also make u sweat in the summer.

[@ChrisHutcho.]

You seem like a really nice guy, enjoyed watching your work be sure to check out more keep it up :-)

[@garrymurray1]

Fine Roman Architecture. Good job!

[@bElLtOn14]

My god this is beautiful brickwork, i love it, love the video, like and fav, good mason!

[@hameedmmohammed444]

Amazing work

[@robsonger1]

I have an 11inch Canadian trowel which suits me for every application. I did have a smaller, well worn trowel a few years ago for technical work but that went missing, So, the one trowel I have feels right for everything I do. Thanks

[@torki0147]

I enjoyed watching video It is a nice building and beautiful.

[@robsonger1]

Hi there, the centre you see in the video is the arch centre, which is used with all arch construction. The problem with a bullseye centre is it is very difficult to take out after the brickwork has been completed and set. The best way to do this is to cut the back board into quarters, it supports the brickwork during construction but collaspes as soon as the front section is removed. I hope this helps

[@cynthiaesquibel3191]

You are a true craftsman..such a shame that more men don't go in for skilled trades like yours..you're an artist, sir, and I'm so glad I came across this posting of yours. Beautiful work, I'm so envious!

[@robsonger1]

thank you very much. I hope you enjoy more of them too

[@sudhakarvenkatapathy2066]

rob songer your work is too good, I'm an engineer from India .want a worker like you for my projects

[@timbuckii8504]

Great job!

[@CAESAR_PUTIN_LOVERS]

really very nice.. and the like number 1000 by me

[@robsonger1]

Hey Jamessnaggle, Thank you for your comment, it is really good to hear someone with the same line of thinking and appreciation for good work.

[@pauljamessmith.goodbrickie265]

nice job and clean.

[@NelsonMuntz1]

Good work mate! Don't need speed on this sorta work👍

[@josemanuelsanchez8769]

Nice job,thank you my friend

[@Aingelives44]

Nice job!

[@francovolo5892]

bravo mastro!!!!

[@Mr.Barber]

Very nice !! good job thumbs up !!

[@lucasacevedo100]

Fantastic!

[@jorgedelgado2862]

Muy bueno el trabajo lo mejor de lo mejor gracias esto me ayuda mucho. La contruccion es mi vida

[@x2mGxReWx]

Good brick work nice job

[@TheShinobi0703]

Always doing proper work!!! Would love to be your apprentice!

[@yogibear284]

Marshalltown 34/12 wooden handle for simply the best results. You can't go past it!

[@sswmetalhead]

nice work.

[@robsonger1]

thank you

[@MrGOTAMA420]

nice work

[@georgejohnson1537]

That was very cool. I love watching a craftsman work. Do you know one? Just kidding man. Good job looks Awesome....................................................

[@georgui76]

Eres un fenómeno

[@robsonger1]

muchas gracias por sus comentarios.

[@user-si8gk8lx6z]

真的太厲害了，了不起。

[@taldzor]

beautiful...

[@robsonger1]

Dry bond is always done on every job. Flemish bond is the most difficult to achieve in whole bond and the dry bond highlighted a break in the bond and as we know the broken bond is best placed below and above an opening. I have many photos that I use in explaining this where it is done incorrectly. The gable end I'm building here had minimal visable courses of broken bond below and above the bulls eye and the rest of the wall was unbroken flemish bond. But well done for noticing.

[@alexandergekas6440]

that looks good

[@samchamberlain1389]

hey rob. i keep having trouble with brick tipping. ixan never seem to lay them with out them tipping unless i keep using a little level to check them individualy. is it something that that comes with constant practice?

[@jiteshraval6428]

superb

[@imupnorth55Batley]

Hi Rob, Some of the comments are a complete pile of bollocks, as I went on a brickie course and wish it had got me to your level. What I saw was a man completely confident with his work, and more than able to tackle the tricky jobs the 'cowboys' promise but fail to deliever. Hope you get more work with this video, as it shows you have got talent.

[@timwilkinson2797]

Nice bit of flemish bond ! How do you get the turning peace out ? no f/wedge ? nice work th mate

[@robsonger1]

Thin joint blockwork. For the explanation for ties please watch the video Thin Joint 5 (I think) Cavity ties. You'll see them drilled in. that should explain things for you. Also on the Gable video you'll see them hammered in

[@robsonger1]

most comments make me smile, a few make me laugh. Thank you

[@johnknoefler]

+rob songer I was wondering what you needed the level for then I realized you were using it as a straight edge because you wanted the ends of the bricks to line up perfectly. Nice job.

[@johnknoefler]

+rob songer Instead of louvered slats would it not be much nicer to put some sort of glass window in the bulls eye? Even stained glass?

[@robsonger1]

+johnknoefler Hi John, you can see the finish job in the latest video 'Bonding Lesson 11'

[@ilgiztamindarov952]

+rob songer - That's good, is not it? After all, laughter prolongs life.And makes it a little less sad

[@DavidGreen34]

@rob is this a brick veneer?

[@robsonger1]

This is an axed bullseye on account that the radius is less than 200mm which would mean if a wedged shaped joint was used it would be very unsightly. From the angle of the camera it is difficult to determine these are cut but if you look at the line going across the brickwork you can see the horizontal brick highlights that the voussoirs are cut as they are not parallel to the edges of the brick. I hope this clarifies the matter for you. There are pictures of the finish gable showing this.

[@wolfhachmuth7731]

Did u cut voussoirs for the segmental arch below as well?

[@khalednaser1]

great.... very skill full person

[@robsonger1]

May I please ask that you refrain from using bad language as this channel is open for all to read, but nevertheless may I at least thank you for taking the time in making your comment

[@jcejceeclis]

Hi there! thanks for sharing, is that mortar you're using?

[@atroxx1000]

muy bueno...saludos...

[@robsonger1]

haha...excellent, thank you for your comment

[@daisonoliveira8546]

otimo trabalho amigo

[@Frenchwine15]

Quit neat but where is the line from the centre to line up each voussoir?

[@azadsingh2272]

I love work

[@neilchadwick15]

top job proper tradesman

[@Arsenal-81]

Nice clean work mate, stupid question but whats in the center of the bullseye?

[@babulalprajapat7818]

Very nice

[@dancasey6826]

Is that flush jointing or half round bar? Love the work mate, I watch your videos because they're brilliant for picking up skills for college. -Dan

[@1603mingers]

Hey rob how do you work out the size of the voussoirs, they look muck better than wedged shape muck joints?

[@comeoll]

Woow eres un artista feicidadez

[@batterycock]

how do you test thats its "wolf blowing" resistant?

[@Thiebeg1]

Flemish bond like all other bonds is about the set out, no more difficult than any other. As you said you have photos of other peoples work with the same mistake.