Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
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Preparation of the brick ready for cutting
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Studying drawings, related geometry, and obtaining templets
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Cutting the brick by use of brick axe and scotch as well as the bow-saw
methods
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Testing the cut brick for accuracy
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Identification and selection for materials for setting gauged work
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Preparation of bricks and materials for setting gauged work
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Setting out methods for the construction of basic cut and rubbed and
gauged brickwork elements
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Construction of basic cut and rubbed and gauged brickwork
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Finishing of the built cut and rubbed and gauged brickwork
This would run side by side with the delivery of the historical background of
cut and rubbed and gauged brickwork, alongside the essential related theoret-
ical and technological aspects of the subject to underpin the above practical
elements.
Obviously for the practical element it would be essential to have a small area
of the workshop set up to deliver cut and rubbed and gauged work (Fig. 168).
A sturdy cutting bench is essential, and of sufficient length to allow at least two
to work at it. It needs to be fitted with a horizontal beam, at a sensible height
above the bench and running down its centre, for strutting down to clamp the
bricks in their respective cutting and moulding boxes. Above and below the
bench shelves could be fitted to store tools, equipment, various cutting and
Figure 168
The author's fully-
equipped workshop
that provides an ideal
ergonomic teaching
facility.
