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So there was stone.
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The first row of it anyway.
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Things did not always go smoothly, especially when it came to cutting around the electrical outlet box and dryer vent.
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Which is when the hammer came out.
If you know anything about stone veneer, you know hammers are not their best friend.
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Enough said.
One row down, many more to go.
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River's world..... 
Ohhh noooo!!
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Sadly, yes.
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I think there’s a novel out there called Cutting for Stone. Given your reading track record, you’ve probably already devoured it. Even if you haven’t, you can write the sequel: Hammering for Stone.
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That’s not a sequel, it’s a nightmare
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Is there any point in which you bite the bullet and hire the work out? I think your husband is an absolute hero for all the work he does around your home (at his age – God love him.)
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We hired out the bedroom windows, the back deck, the back doors, the living room beam/ceiling repair, the new wood flooring and the carpet. It killed him every time I wrote a check. To be honest I wanted to hire this project out as well, but our contractor was too busy. I know it’s crazy, but he’s actually happier doing it himself.
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Of course he is – happier. And blest that he still can. And still – a hero!
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He’s something. 17 years older… and can out work me every single day.
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It’s progress, I mean a hammer might not be the best tool for this. But it’s getting done, lol.
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I wince in sympathy.
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I feel like you should rename your blog “Things Did Not Always Go Smoothly.”
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It’s the story of my life when it comes to renovation projects.
🥴
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I hope he has something a little more precise than a hammer, but that first row looks good.
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So do I!
🤣
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They have 71/4″ circular saw blades for cutting concrete. I think they would also do well in stone veneer. Definitely worth a question at the hardware store With his framing skill I would think he can wield a circular saw with the best of them. Faster, neater, fewer mistakes🤞🤞and less frustration; this is going to be like crackin’ open a tall frosty can of WIN!
I have to say this effort has inspired me. The top two courses of block on the foundation of my house were cast to look like blocks of hewn stone and were probably pretty sporty ninety years ago but now it’s a crumbly mess. I’m not going to start before I read the “Glad that’s over” blog post, so I can see the results and read about your impression of the overall experience. Give it Hell and please don’t keep me waiting.
No squirrels were harmed in the production of this content.😉
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He bought a 12 inch masonry blade for his chop saw, that’s what he’s cutting the stone with. But small adjustments are proving difficult with something so big. He’s looked for a masonry blade to fit his jigsaw but they don’t exist.
Stay tuned, more fun to come.
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