the fine art of brickwork - Twisted Arch (4 of 4) The Arch

[@ripvanwincle2258]

I've been a bricklayer for 35 years and i take pride in my work.I couldn't do that you've got to be a mathematician.Respect from one bricklayer to another.

[@vancemiller79]

I get infuriated when people (without trades) say there are no longer any good British tradesmen, in my opinion we are still some of the best in the world and I doubt anyone out there could top this video, the working out alone is spectacular. This is the job of a 4 man team, an technical drawer, a joiner, an inventor and a talented brick layer. Brilliant Rob.

[@usedbrickie9166]

From my dad and myself with over 100 years in the union bricklayers trade it's the best work we have seen on You Tube. Thanks. Dad's 80+ and I'm 60+

[@robsonger1]

thank you so much! that really means a lot to me.

[@brickstar123]

as one bricklayer of 25 years to another you are in a different league my friend what a work of art i would love to see your bonding videos.bonding is something you rarely see done correctly these days keep up the good work i am loving your videos

[@thunderace44]

I have been bricklaying for 36 years. I have worked on many special feature jobs but have never done a twisted arch. You have really shown some dedication in your videos and you truly take pride in your job. Well done, and thumbs up from me.

[@rob4freedom2012]

I am just blown away by your patience and skill. Fantastic watching you work. Been watching your work for about 30 hours now... almost none stop. Just love the way you explain what you're doing, and why. Started with Lesson 1 for beginners yesterday and was totally hooked. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@robsonger1]

thank you so much for watching, and please keep watching as I have so many more videos to come just as soon as I can. We are so busy at the moment.

[@harveysmith100]

I have built many spiral piers and arches but you have just blown my socks off!! First thing tomorrow morning I am going to chuck my WHS in the canal. Can't compete with that. Well bloody done Rob.

[@robsonger1]

Thank you Harley, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and the comment you made. Thanks again

[@LarJgrip]

First of all Rob, I am so pleased to see someone promote the craft like you’ve done. In reality the majority of us will never see these kinds of opportunities much less know what to do with them, I’ve had a few. I’m 62 and temporarily disabled but I’ve said many times that most guys wouldn’t know a good job if they were looking at it. And that’s because many contractors are only concerned with numbers and when you’ve been trained that way it’s very hard to get it out of your head. I’ve been very fortunate in that during my schooling and formidable years it’s been drummed into my head to get it right and get it good first, the speed will come. But to be able to solely do work like this where it’s all about the product what a joy that must be. Thanks again Rob for promoting the craft in a very positive light, keep it up. Larry

[@wilshirestrasse2220]

It's a joy to watch a man skilled in his chosen trade. Watched my father repair MBZs for years. Like an artist at canvas. Thanks for the post. ~Angie

[@robsonger1]

+Wilshire Girl Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed watching.

[@jeanious2009]

Beautiful work, that feeling of building something with your hands and having people appreciate it for many years is wonderful.

[@Ripper36068]

I'm a bricklayer and this is superb work, real craftsmanship! I've built plenty of arches in the past including a few five centred arches but this is excellent!

[@robsonger1]

thank you, please keep watching, there are more to come.

[@SeekNthyShallFind]

I'm a bricky Rob, I'm very impressed you have some serious skills there mate. Keep pushing the boundaries man! Your a credit to our craft. Cheers Tom

[@supertrowel1]

Quality ! I am a respected bricklayer around kent area but I will openly admit I could not build this ,if I lived in ur area I would pay to be ur apprentice just to learn this ,building trade is all too much speed and bricklayers like you are few and far between ,keep up the good work

[@robsonger1]

Thank you Supertrowel, it's always nice to here people like yourself appreciate our trade. Regards, Rob

[@flyingdoubleleg7952]

rob songer Hello Rob. I've looked on your website & can't find any Twist & square for sale. Could u please put a link to buy. Thank you

[@Fromupnorth46]

Im a bricklayer. I’m not fast but am tidy and take great pride in my work. I love my job. I would not have a clue how to do this. Rob Songer you are a very talented fella. I doth my cap. 🧱👍

[@robsonger1]

Thank you, but it's not if my own doing. We all have abilities given to us, not everyone gets the opportunity to discover theirs. Thank you for watching

[@Paretozen]

Is this like ninja level brickmanship? With the sounds of the birds it seems so peacefull

[@hickeymaster]

Rob, you are a genius and have balls of steel to even attempt to build something like that. You are a true master craftsman and deserve all the success in the world. You should really think about writhing your own bricklaying book. There are lots of informative books around but they all lack the kind of detailed instruction you can offer. Super work!

[@robsonger1]

thank you. And what a good idea. I had a brickwork bonding book refused a few years ago without the publisher even looking at it. My bonding videos are on my laptop and will find their way here in a few weeks. ...and thank you so much for your comment, I admire your videos too

[@happyuk06]

rob songer I think it would make one helluva book. My foreman (20+ years ago) had an ancient book with really detailed bonds arches etc years ago, but I doubt you can still buy it today. I remember the book by Nash, but it was nowhere near as good. Perhaps it might be possible to put out an eBook?

[@robsonger1]

Yes...I'm working on a bonding ebook at the moment

[@firoojfirooj5807]

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[@AB-kx4nc]

I'm a brickie and thought I was good until now. Well done the working out would have scrambled my brain

[@joequinn3658]

Thirty plus years in the trade,looks like I still got a lot to learn.Hats off, Well done!

[@mikemagnum7987]

Watching Skilled Craftsmanship at this Master level is mesmerizing! Thanks for posting this work.

[@brad6550]

Amazing job. Im an old school, time served brickie with more than 30 yrs on the trowel and have never seen a twisted arch. I think any good brickie could build one but not all good brickies have the extreme patience that you show to complete this job. Well done. Now Id like to see you tuck point it -)

[@robsonger1]

Thank you Brad. I'm old school City & Guilds Craft and Advanced Craft myself. Tuck pointing is on the cards, keep watching....

[@keithtrueman9684]

+rob songer hi Rob have you still got any of the templates for the twisted piers if so can I purchase one if you can drop me an email at [e-mail] I will sort out method of payment cheers

[@robsonger1]

Hi Keith, I was saving the last template of this batch for someone, but as yet they haven't got back to me. It's yours if you want it. PayPal is the best way. But I will contact this other person once more.

[@keithtrueman9684]

rob songer hi Rob I will definitely have the template for the twisted piers just let me know asap cheers

[@keithtrueman9684]

+Keith Trueman hi again rob any news with the template

[@jacobowen8581]

As an apprentice bricklayer. This blows my mind. Love to be like this one day

[@Pithead]

That looks quite a span!.Very few people could not stop and wonder at that.

[@markmcc78]

amazing! there is a twisted chimney near where i live and i marvel at it. you, Sir have taken to a new level!

[@datboidego]

beautiful thing about working outdoors is the sound of nature

[@topgrafter2007]

Amazing work! very few brickies in the UK would even consider attempting something on that scale... me thinks you thrive on challenge and perfection Rob.. hats off to you...

[@thornwarbler]

Amazing. Its hard to believe such a thing is possible, truly fantastic work. Thanks for the upload

[@jordankuntz4823]

Really cool project. I'm impressed you did the tudor arch right into the column. I have a spiral chimney on my house, and I really wanted to try a spiral segmental arch in second year, but I didn't have the time to do the arch form. I don't think many have the appreciation for the compound miters in your arch, especially with two different radius points. Your method to determine and cut the voussoirs is very impressive. The template I used was a plywood square with nails in the bottom to determine placement on the course below, but I like your angle iron jig. excellent job.

[@masterkladki]

Вот это я понимаю, что профессионал в своем деле! Меньше текста, больше дела. Коллега, Респект Вам и Уважуха.

[@miguelfuentes5168]

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[@komyominzawthonze5368]

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[@dennism5565]

This guy is incredible! A man with a skill set that will someday be lost. I know no one at his level here in the United States, though most Americans are too stupid to recognize this man's amazing talents!

[@Eldorado1253]

Great job Rob you really are a master of your craft, you really should write a book about your skills, in regards to the comments made on another one of your videos l would like to think some were a bit quick on judging you, but if there not who cares lve got over 30 yrs in the building trade putting right what some of the speed brickies got wrong, quality over quantity every time, once again great job Rob write that book.

[@robsonger1]

Thank you so much, again I have to say that comments like yours are very much appreciated. Thank you

[@gaza8432]

I haven't seen anyone better than rob ...

[@50StichesSteel]

Amazing looking work. Alot of prep for this style

[@hugoramonvalenzuela882]

Te felicito, Rob. Soy tu fan y alumno desde Argentina porque aprendo de un gran maestro. Un abrazo, amigo.

[@ДенисУльев-ш1э]

This is the coolest bricklaying technique! It should be patented.

[@tariqkhan-ki2bd]

[@adamstuart944]

That really is a credit to you. Fantastic craftsman

[@mikecampanile1298]

W.O.W. Beyond impressive. Even as an experienced mason, I'm overwhelmed.

[@robsonger1]

thank you.

[@alanvt1]

I'm a Brickie, the clever guy is the joiner who worked the ratio out!

[@robsonger1]

please watch all 4 videos relating to this, and you will see the 'carpenter' at work

[@justicecase19]

Take a bow son. That's some mighty fine brickwork. Nice to see there's still some mastercraftsmen in the UK.Are you a teacher?

[@josoapification]

Amazing craftsmanship well done very interesting to watch

[@WoodandBricks]

Seriously next level stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@rogersmith3763]

That is awesome ive never seen a twisted arch before

[@rodstartube]

Here in Chile we would have to pray for not having an earthquake during those 28 days of curing. (sorry my english)

[@aiferapple1246]

Totally insane bricklaying! Amazingly awesome!

[@robertoaraujoconstrucaocivil]

Parabéns amigo,pelo belíssimo trabalho! Uma obra de arte! Sucesso aí sempre.

[@TopCatsBack]

My little brain hurts from watching...we'll done rob that's very special.

[@phonoboy6578]

Nicely done. I've wanted to lay one for years, but I'd forgo all the cutting and opt for more gradual arch.

[@disklamer]

That is just stunning. RIpped the envelope to shreds there.

[@whatawhat4719]

dude who built that is a major bad ass !

[@TheSibnet]

Wow that is amazing. Well done bravo

[@robycarbons7528]

Lei e' un grande maestro!complimenti!!!!!

[@JoseSantana-qb8wi]

Gênio! Trabalho magnífico, genial!

[@cwc8979]

You're awesome man, I would hire you in a second to build me a arch for my driveway if you lived where I do. Awesome work you do and keep it up! Enjoy your videos.

[@mounirelberkani5618]

OTC ك

[@flyguille]

nothing if he compare with these guys. 1000% more hard kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5W7qnRuatSJoJI

[@alhorner2389]

lm the same as the last in the salisbury area. mate u r a proper tradesman.

[@dbuilderboy]

top notch set of vids, well done

[@48oldcourt]

well done Rob great work

[@topolino1987]

you are the best craftsman

[@robsonger1]

Alessio Floridia thank you

[@rhinoskin]

Wow, that’s well thought out

[@Ward00]

A master at work.

[@franslabberton9683]

Bricklaying 2.0 or maybe 10.0. Fantastic!

[@fasthead]

Very surprised that no company is doing the bricks pre cut !

[@LarJgrip]

Fasthead It doesn’t work that way.

[@gleissonrodrigues2949]

Sorry Rob! i ´don´t speking ingles I´m Brasilian, you´re work is beautiful.congratulations!

[@MrWbc85]

Exellent series of Videos fella, good stuff

[@JenTylerHooksnTales]

This is amazing. I'd like to give it a try. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@funchitecture]

thank you so much. im so happy because of learning construction methods deeply detailed.

[@robsonger1]

Thank you, I'm glad you find them benefical

[@sgwhite4]

*OUTSTANDING CRAFTING*

[@tedtw]

Amazing work of art - but must be insanely expensive due to the length of time and effort to build it.

[@MOSADZIDANE]

A simplified explanation of the method of making the form of wood and how to divide it

[@JasonMichaelKotarski]

Just sick man! Well done, beautiful geometry, craft and execution. Funky as $#!7 but cooler than anything going up today!

[@AccentMasonryLLC]

Nice job definitly a one of a kind piece

[@michaelshults7675]

👍 Craftsmanship!! and lots of patience!

[@bobbuilder81]

Seriously rob you are a master bricklayer! There are very few people who I think could build this , the setting out and they template you use to mark each brick is incredible , I've been laying bricks for 15 years now an I would not know where to start with this , where was this built would love to see it for real ?

[@luisantoniomendozadelaross973]

Excelentes trabajos

[@robertmawanda]

Good work. Thanks

[@matthewhumphries6833]

Looks really good now all I have to do is find some one to let me build one.

[@robsonger1]

well actually, I was thinking of selling this in a kit form, with the twist square, arch centre, cut templates and instructions....and build your own...

[@christopherfuller813]

rob songer Amazing ! I would definitely buy this kit ! Is this something we could expect in the foreseeable future ?

[@matthewhumphries6833]

Yes I would buy one also

[@zedman442]

Wow. Hats off to you sir

[@mohdgulfam2823]

Good work

[@gonefishin3302]

To any wannabes this is a classic demonstration of why "Good enough is near enough whilst near enough is NEVER good enough" Within reason, this saying holds true for anything and everything that you do in life GF

[@raulramirez6428]

chalé falisidades eres un artista de la decoración y un gran ingenio único mis respetos

[@BillSikes.]

I'd like to see the Polish brickes round London try and build something like that...

[@MrConnorM8]

This is incredible dude!

[@samchamberlain7525]

You should definitaly get your twist square patented and on shelves. I don't get chances to build twisted piers but would buy one in a heart beat. Having said that, could one be made from wood? Haha good work rob

[@robsonger1]

Hi Sam, my original prototype was a timber one but it was too limited for the times I used it so I made the adjustable aluminium to suit any twist, and a variety of pier sizes. It will retain at about £75

[@MellMasonry]

you sir are a genius! the amount of thought and science and engineering that has gone into the arch is just awesome! probably the best brickwork i have ever seen built ,hopefully i get to build a similar arch to this someday,how long did it take you to research it and plan it out and build?

[@dea1able]

Your work is first class rob. Do you talk people into having all this fancy work done or is it what they ask for?

[@robsonger1]

Hi, I don't really talk people into having things done, I tell them what can and can't have and expand on things to help them, then they decide

[@40ymasprobandoapps33]

This is my favourite video. 😉

[@robson4536]

Rob muito bom cara ,parabéns.

[@yealife2947]

Nicely done..

[@scarfacelu1]

Wow that is amazing. Well done

[@Jazzwayze]

So you learn to lay bricks, nice and evenly, then you have to learn to lay them all higgly-di-piggledy? Very decorative, and clever... Thanks.

[@umarluxat7174]

Fantastic.

[@willy8477]

ongelofelijk proficiat ( incredible)

[@jahneimultieight]

That is really great!

[@richardvamosi1500]

Congratulation, It is amazing - awesome!

[@ryder7984]

Amazing. I'm a mason myself, and I have a couple of questions... If you're at liberty to say, what do you charge for that amount of labor? The template building, cuts, and time can't be cheap. You may have answered this in one of the other three parts, but how do you joint/strike the joints unreachable due to the template?

[@danielgatenby6256]

ryder7984 that's exactly what I was thinking about the price . but I guess once they have taken the template away that will have to grind out the unpointed joints and repoint them . that's what I would do anyway . I'm a master builder and just getting my head round setting out the template would take a day lol

[@enzocosentino]

Un Verdadero Artesano..........

[@stoneworx09]

their was a young crack head brickie in town a few yrs back , an on his business card said he builds twisted piers . i found that quite funny ..nice work all the same cheers .

[@Aleksiistroitel]

ВОЛШЕБНИК!!!

[@growl57626]

Not sure if any one notic but if pause at 3:19 there's a huge bud plant in the background...looks like he can grow too

[@jeanious2009]

AHH nice one too!!!

[@bobbuilder7227]

well spotted lol bet its gone now

[@jeanious2009]

bob builder Bet it made someone or some very happy. The best plant on Earth...PERIOD! lol.

[@scottdavies6481]

Awesome work Rob, love your videos. Do you sell the twisted square?

[@robsonger1]

Thank you Scott and yes I do sell them, £75 + P&P (UK - £12, USA - £25)

[@bonrodrigues7569]

Great craftsmanship, bit I am not very impressed with the final outcome.just from the aesthetic point of view that's is. But where engineering and architectural knowledge is concerned, hats off to you mate

[@happyuk06]

Great stuff. How did you work out the dimensions of the voussoir template in the first place? Are there rules of thumb based on the shape/type of the arch you're building or do you get some mathematical bod to do some calculations? Can you figure it out by doing technical drawings of the arch? Apologies if my question seem naive.