How To Lay Block Fast and Easy!

Using homemade speed lead polls to lay block basements and foundations super fast, easy any accurately. How to Instructions on how to make a cheap homemade version of speed lead polls that
work just as well. #masonry #tricks #speedlead
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[gonzo.]

Been a blocklayer for over 40 years. We use story poles on buildings with 6 corners or less. We do a lot of custom homes with dozens of corners, It is really time consuming to set up twenty sets of story poles. Plus all the steel.
We are all fast and accurate building leads, so we make great time with our levels.Some one with limited experience would do well with the story pole method.
This is a great system for rectangular basements and simple one story buildings. You explained it well.

[dalepres]

I think this is a great video and great idea for those who don't have a decade or more of block laying experience. It's a reliable and repeatable process with the whole thing being tied to the science and precision of the laser. Setup may be a little (maybe a lot) slower but once done someone who doesn't do this every day can move quickly. I'm going to use this on my build next year.


Thanks for sharing it.

[rickyedwards]

we've been using that system in the Caribbean for decades, am happy to know they are finally coming up to speed

[cypsrp]

I'm in the middle of building a 10 ft high block wall garage (38'x40') using this method. I couldn't imagine doing it by setting up each corner and trying to do it that way. Thank you so much for this video. Saving me every day!

[danroyall]

It's great to look back at these older vids and see just how far you've come as far as making your videos. Thank you for the instruction and entertainment!

[dallasbeus]

1/32 " is nothing short of amazing, that is real craftsmanship!

[tomhollins]

The guys who've done it for nn yrs don't understand the rest of us who are not in the business ARE interested in the techniques. I want to know how many have reached out as you have to help teach the next generation or those who are just plain interested in how to do things the right way.

[michaelmolter]

As someone who’s just laid my first two 20x6’ walls, a couple things to mention for other first timers (that are probably too obvious to mention from the pros):

(1) Stack your blocks were you plan to use them. Moving blocks around will wear you out really quick.

(2) Mortar consistency is everything. To thick won’t stick. To thin will squash out of place. Mortar sets up and becomes thicker after the reaction starts, so give it a good ten minutes after first mixing it up before adding more water.

(3) Just rent a mixer. Mixing in a wheel barrow quickly becomes the second most tiring part (after moving blocks that you didn’t setup where you were working).

(4) Wet the blocks. We did it on a super hot day, and used a garden hose spray head to keep the blocks moist. Mortar doesn’t stick to dry blocks, like at all. We thought the whole thing was going to be a futile mess until we figured this out.

(5) The trowel technique for spreading mortar isn’t nearly as difficult as it looks. You can figure it out.

(6) Cutting blocks is super gross, wear a mask if you use a cutoff masonary wheel, or (speaking from experience) you’ll literally be coughing up dust for a few hours afterward.

Those are just the things I didn’t catch from any of the videos, and wish I knew before my project! Good luck 🤞

[rawbacon]

Spent several years working with steel and was around many block layers, amazing how fast the good ones can go.

[danielbianchi]

I am a have 3 years experience as a carpenter, I have gained so much knowledge from you, u & your crew our TRUE MASTERS! Thank you kindly, MEXICO soon to be living & retiring permanently in SPAIN ! Blessings

[jamesmoe]

Outstanding results using a story pole . That's what I was taught it was called .good job young man

[Nechole]

Thank you. I am not a professional so this gives me confidence!

[keithcarnahan]

50 years of masonry, use story poles in the 70, s I love masonry wish I could teach. Good job men!

[dallasbeus]

It's fascinating to watch masons do their magic. You make it look easy but anyone who has been around block construction knows it is a real skill!

[thomask]

I never knew exactly how that was done and you were able to explain this Art in a well constructed video in less than 10 minutes! Thank You Sir!

[icouldntthinkofacoolname]

I'm a labor at a masonry company but I'm usually so busy I really can't pay attention to the little details I need to move up guys like me really appreciate these types of videos thanks.

[gregcox]

Can't find anyone to lay my basement walls but with my limited experience was afraid to tackle it myself. I had this same idea and lo and behold your video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[eugenecorreia]

Like the way you took the time to set up a proper profile and level.

[dsotojc]

I don’t care about the professionals but I have never lay a brick 🧱 in my life but by watching this video I’m gonna go build me a home.

[jenniferoviawe]

Very good!! I've been worried about not having mine leveled in the next month. This restored my faith. Im subscribing. Your steps are attainable to do for any skill levels.