How to Build a Block Corner

Today I show how to build a 7 course lead Using 10 inch block. I show how to Lay out the footer and make sure everything is straight. I show how I use the levels to level and plum the block. I also show how to set corner blocks, and how to put mortar on them. I give some other tips and tricks I use to build a block lead. Thanks for watching! Please ask any question in the comments,I answer them all.

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[conormulvihill]

second video no rebar....not bashing just pointing out lad...I'm Irish mason myself working in New York city the last 10 years came here after I finished a 4 year apprenticeship...few things iv spotted you do like plumbing the second course block no need for when the first is plumb and level then use the 4 foot or whatever suits you to plumb from the first course which I'm sure you know already, plus I donno why you build corners straight away without laying out the full first course all around coz it's easier to square up get rebar drilled and make sure corners ain't running off....I know you have chalk line done but that ain't as good as a line in my eyes lad...you do tidy work I must say but your learning and I respect that fair play best trade in the world keep up the good work....👍

[BJ-orko]

Knowledge and pride, young man has a gift

[anangrysack]

good to see younger guys that can send it. keep it up, good stuff

[kylekinkade]

Awesome tutorial! I'm gonna go build the next leaning tower! Cuz that's how mine would come out.

[gsxrider]

Awesome tutorial man! Keep up the good work!

[careycorder]

Great video and great job. I'm building a retaining wall today that has three corners, good info here. Thank you!

[KGSHEAMASONRY]

That corner block is amazing we usually have to cut those from where I’m at

[chrisdaniel]

Really like the 2 block on top for a line dog to be able to set going both ways on top. I to do that for same reason.

[sgribb]

Nice work! You explain things very well!

[gc]

Very nice nice video. Great explanation and presentation!

[tommatteo]

M
I watch all your videos. Keep them comming lol
Question:
I have to replace/repair as section of my foundation wall below the garage. How do I meet a poured section to block ?

[benryker]

I've worked alongside block layers, one thing I noticed is that drinking water is the best part of the job 😁.

[jbori]

I’ve seen people plumb a 2x4 with 8 inch layout on all corners and run string line between

[RyL]

I see corners done first. How do you make sure when it gets filled in you don't have a part block?

[XxjoeynumberxX]

It's awesome seeing a young mason building good looking work. From what i learned in my younger days, the smaller the leads the better. A 2 course lead on all corners ranged in with your line will ensure accuracy rather than focusing on one. Plus the corners being up and ready to run in with the line will get your block count up. Not bashing by any means, do what you got to do to get paid and screw anyone that doesn't sign that pay check

[Menelyagor]

is that level made to actually be banged on like that? thatd be sick

[yournd]

WOW ! You must have no building codes were you live !

[Jack-vmfg]

Can you help me understand the part at 5:00? A block that is level will also be plumb, no?

[matthewmorin]

Are all corner blocks The same as the ones you use? It looks like you’re using 10 inch blocks on the one wall and 8 inch blocks on the. Is this general practice? Or can you use the same type of block all the way around? Thanks for your time and really enjoy learning about the masonry trade. I am a licensed plumber and would love to make videos on Plumbing but I work for Union And they would have my ass for doing side work. Thanks mason the mason

[brikkijim]

Nice video but still do not understand why people still build block foundations. Water will always find it's way under the bottom course. There is no keyway as there is in a poured concrete wall. I would hope some type of membrane will cover wall to stop water weeping through joints from static water pressure.