great stuff mike. i'm a mason in south jersey. i'm 29 years old. i wish we would get more brick jobs but usually we just point up the old timers work. i see some of the beautiful chimneys and brickwork in the shore towns that i work in. it makes me sad to think that we are moving away from such an art.. thanks again for your videos. I've been doing masonry for about 4 years and your videos are have been invaluable to me as i learn this trade.
I'm hooked on your videos. I'm going to call you Master Mike Haduck teaching me all about masonry! It's unbelievable how UA-cam allows the old guys to teach young guys like me and we've never met and probably never will. Thanks for doing this, sir!
Mike I have t laid a brick in 30 years and you brought me back. I’m all over the old school driveway resurfacing next week thanks to you! Aloha from Hawaii and you always have a friend here...Just fantastic work...
I to was around brick work all my life. I"m 59 now and broke down. Wish I could still do what I use to. My dad taught all of us as kids. I had three brothers we were all self employed masons. Mostly never worked together but stayed self employed. Your work is neat. I see some things I do different than you but your work is really good. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Stevo, I appreciate that hearing it from a pro, I warn all the new up comers that I never met a rich mason, I am middle 60s and lost a lot of stamina , but I did make a living, thank you, mike
Hey Mike it's really cool for you to show this in videos, we are a dying breed and this is great for our young veiwers who want to learn about masonry, I myself went to masonry school while I went to high school and I graduated as a apprentice in 93' I have been in masonry for many years and as a person you learn alot from older Mason's who know alot of the tricks of the trade, thank you for your tutorials and God bless you.
HI Daniel, I appreciate hearing it from pros like you, and I guess we are just passing it along like others taught us, it makes me feel I am on the right track, thanks mike
As you go onto 33rd I hope you at least need to build a corner or something? Don't forget us little guys when the time comes brother! Masons unite! No homosexual stuff though Ok!😉😉
I'm learning a tremendous amount from these videos. I'm a bricklaying beginner and there are no masonry classes in my area, so these videos are my best option. Thanks, Mike!
very thankful there are people like you out there (too few in fact) that have a genuine interest in perpetuating trade craft. Good for you mike. thanks for putting the time and energy into these videos
Yes, old school the best. You see why these Union workers get the big bucks, they know what they're doing and not half-assed, as Dad used to say. God Bless you guys. It inspires me to do the best on my job.
I started watching your videos this morning. I'm fascinated with brick work, concrete driveways, patios, everything having to do with working with cement. I don't see any brick jobs coming up in the future, but one never knows, so I want to be educated just in case. I like your old school methods. Reminds me of working with my dad in my early teens on landscape jobs with him. I even made a career with landscaping all the way up to right now at 59 yrs old. Still love it! So, I'm enjoying your brick videos just so I know and if a brick job happens to be a factor on a job, then I'll know what I'm talking about and how to do it! Thanks again!
I really appreciate your divulging your knowledge. I feel obliged to help people learn plumbing or carpentry because the Lord helped me learn it. I started out as a cabinet makers apprentice and got fired for too many mistakes. I went to vocational school. I prayed many times for the Lord to help me so I could provide for my family. He rescued me. So I'm obliged happily to help. I'm excited to lay some brick. Thanks again man.
I'm just a young lad of 15 laying brick in school for competition and have decided it's what I want to do and you have highly influenced my style and love for brick masonry and I love the old ways you tell us about makes me wish I could saw it with my own eyes
No idea why I am here. Very interesting and your experience and demeanor make you a super engaging instructor Mike. I shall continue watching!!! Thanks!
I like your style, I learned from a grumpy old French mason who has passed on. I do small jobs occasionally and your video is a good refresher Thank you.
I like your comment on "practice makes perfect", as you were mentioning bricklayers starting with the rear of the building. Just as it is with every job out there; "practice, practice, practice". There's never enough to be said about it. Very wise advice, thanks Mike.
I love your videos. Very informative. You give reasons why, and show how, and explain the material and method as you go. Just like stepping onto the yard beside you. I feel like im there, and you dont patronize the ones with no experience, and add tips and differences to even the ones who have been laying courses for years. Suited for all types of viewers, mark of an excellent instructional video! On to part II!
It's interesting to watch someone that knows his craft even thought I've never laid a brick in my life. I can imagine that it's a very satisfying business, hard work but you can see what you've accomplished.
I need a Mike Haduck Ain't No Big Deal hoodie, Mike. T-shirts ain't no good in the winter! Thanks for your videos. Big fan. Carpenter in MD, but been doing brick work around the house and couldn't have done it without your vids!
thanks mike. I am going to be building some brick and block cold frames for gardening. Blocks below grade and bicks above. I have some old greenhouse window from about 1900 to place on the frames for light and heat retention. Your masonry has been a great blessing. thank you again.
God bless you. All the BAC union shops had to go non-signatory some time ago. There was an 85 year old brick mason still slinging brick, the right way, but he is gone now too. I love red clay brick, especially the old stuff. We use to ride dirtbikes in the old brick quarry, after it was shut down. Now all the material comes in by truck, from God knows where, it's mixed baked & sold.
Mike, I have been a Mason for 30 yrs plus.....I love to hear a guy say there are many ways to do it. Love to watch your videos. I am actually in Maryland....never know, we may run into each other some day
I'm a landscaper in England and retaining block walls are a common job for me, I found your methods and commentary helpful and really interesting, Thanks for posting!
So weird. I woke this morning, 4:20am , hearing my UA-cam on. You spoke about Philly... I'm from Philly. Lol And of course I need brick and cement work done at my home. Great video. Saluting my fellow Pennsylvanian
I hope to get back into the trade after my enlistment is up. I miss it every single day and watching your videos keeps me entertained during the little free time i get. Thank you for your outstanding videos, Mike. And thank you for your service.
I enjoy watching your videos. I decided many years ago that doing it right is the only way to do it. Yes I guess I don't make as much profit as the next bloke but you know what? I am in it for the enjoyment and satisfaction of knowing I did my best. Great content and I am looking forward to this upcoming series Mike. All the best from the UK.
Like the book says, Lord, I pray two things, (one) do not make me so poor that I curse you or (two) so rich that I forget you, it is a paraphrase ,but yet you are right, thanks mike
I know this seems silly but I love the sound of the cement being thrown and worked. Listen around 12:52. I want to learn brick AND block laying. The work can stand for decades.
I know it sounds crazy but there is something about that sound. I've watched several of your videos since yesterday as I plan to make an in-ground fire pit. Most videos and instructions I've seen suggest using constructive adhesive for simplicity and strength but I want to do it more traditionally with block or brick, and mortar. Do you have advice for someone interested in learning and practicing masonry part-time? I have looked into trade schools local but most I've seen are full-time and I just can't afford to quit my current job. Is part-time respectable and even possible? Thanks Mike!
Hello Mike i just wanted to say i truly enjoy your teaching its always good to learn new stuff and thanks for being so patient taking your time awesome job keep up the great work God bless you
Great series. Glad I found it. I still remember working for a couple of old German masons the summer before I graduated high school. Some of the hardest work I've ever done! Taught me the value of work all right. I still like to design homes and commercial buildings with brick, as it has a somewhat romantic quality about it that takes you back. Cheers.
Proper brick laying is an art and you excel at it, learnt a lot and subbed. I am an architect working in India, and brick + RCC buildings comprises 90% of all construction here. Steel and glass buildings does not work due to the temperature, although it is coming up in big cities. Brick provides much needed insulation against the heat with the added bonus of being sturdy and low maintenance. My favorite brick laying style is the rat trap bond, it provides the best insulation if you are on a budget.
right now i just do cultured Stone work ocean county NJ but excited about doing some brick and block work so I been watching your videos thank you very much.
I do flat work everyday and still enjoy watching your videos. until I started watching your channel I only seen my dad lift a sunken slab with a railroad jack lol.
What a great series Mike you did a first class job. So rich with information I learnt so much on this 5 part bick laying series i am now watching it again. Short simple and to the point with all the tips and trick that you need...Brilliant. keep it Mr Haduck
"You can use the ruler in the beginning to get started, but you gotta lay it out dry. If you don't want to make any mistakes, you gotta lay it out dry." So true Mike. Great advice. It' working out great for me even on my first job at home. No mistakes (yet) Mike. Thank you so much for sharing such valuable information. May God Bless.
I thought at first Harrison Ford was showing us how to lay bricks,Lol.I have watched all three of the videos so far.I absolutely love your way of teaching us your knowledge.Thanks a lot.
I have been on the trowel for over thirty years here in london. Something which may not be apprecieated by those not in the trade is most of the time your working very close to another brickie on the line.For me getting on with that fellow is way more important than a fixed dogma on how to lay a brick.From what i've seen I would be very happy doing a shift with Mike.
Hi tony, thank you very much for saying that, I am honored, especially from someone in England as I think everything in the states we learned is from there, I appreciate the kind words, thanks mike
Hi Mike, Im from the UK & going to attempt to rebuild part of our front brick wall that someone kindly knocked over. Ive never laid a brick in my life. Ill be honest Ive found your videos amazing and fascinating, Its really good of you to share your expertise. Im going to enjoy watching them all! Thank You!
Hey i have been a brick layer for 30 years, worked on State Capitols, million dollar homes, Special projects, Government projects, as a brick layer and stone mason. It is a dying trade, i have made my life's work of it. I commend you Sir for Keeping the trade alive. At one time bricklayers were more important than Lawyers. We held all the secretes.
Thanks for this Mike, you have this West Australian limestone block guy feeling ready to do some brick work!! You make fantastic videos, the knowledge you are passing down is invaluable!
Excellent video mike. The methods your demonstrating are as relevant today as they were in the past .laying out dry and making your heights ,dropping down lines will continue to be used in to the future . It's great to be able to see how it's done in other country's . There's a few guys on UA-cam from Russia ,Sergei eryshev , nivok 111, and masterkladki are well worth looking at . They are excellent masons that do things slightly different.the work these guys are leaving behind them is top class.
Bravo, Mike, beautiful job. I watched this series a couple of times, you talk about taking bricks from differ cubes, as your working, shingles are the same way, you know that, I’m sure you got an eye for colors, anyway great job on editing, i love this stuff!
two things that surprised at is laying the brick on peel and stick.and usinging plastic levels. i use them too in curtain situations.i build pools .and have a pool wrapped in brick and am trying to pick up some tips.love the "old guy tips"
Yeah, am re-bricking the mailbox right now so I go to Haduck file to get some reinforcement, & it helped a bunch. Neighbors said it looks pro. So good deal.
Youre a legend in alot of peoples minds Mike, i always come to your videos when i am about to do a job.A very interesting video in Denmark, i havent been to Copenhagen, but ive been to the Jutland part of Denmark, eg Randers and Aarhus. keep up the good work. best wishes from the UK.
Hi AC6, Most Masons by nature are tough and have their own ways and ideas, it’s just part of the trade, but it’s a good trade to know, but you never get rich, I appreciate it, Mike
i am a carpenter by trade and i have huge respect for masons....i remember when i was late teens starting out i spent an entire summer working for a mason just mixing mortar ..he never let me touch a brick and i was always bugging him to let me..he says you will understand later..he was right gotta master the basics first and to this day 20 years later i still can do a good mix just out of habit and that summer...
Really Interesting Mike Haduck and I appreciated very much! We in Finland need to leave air space behind the fasade brick and insulation at least one or two inches. The reason is not any more to use it as finger space but for ventilation. The brick sucks water and moisture in our climate here and need space for drying. Because mortar expands directly to that space, it is about to minimize the air space. My advise is to leave boldly wider space for ventilation. Plus that we need also to leave open evert third vertical joints at least in the lower brick layer to make it easier air to move behind the fasade brick wall. Thank You very much for Your useful information and advises. Kindly Raimo Huotelin, architect and master builder.
Jaime Visions In Stone . If you want to find those type of trowels on the net .google Berliner maurerkelle . Berlin masons trowel . There a great trowel to use very easy on the wrist because they strain your wrist a lot less. Best to have the mortar in a tub rather than on a board when you use one, it makes the mortar easier to get on the trowel.jung Henkelman is one manufacturer of them in Germany. they have a very good website English language is available on it .
This is Great I was doing bricklaying back in the early 80's Local 45 Buffalo Ny. I liked it, but work was hard to find so i had to find work with med and bennies. Anyways i missed it we used rope for weeper holes lol. Thanks for your vids!
I like this guy, you can tell he knows what he's doing and he's got a real humble attitude. He's a good teacher!
Thanks mark, I am just passing along what I learned from the old timers, thanks, mike
Hes a great watch great mason
Mark K. I like this guy too!
@@jamiewatkinson5427 100% agree . Since I found Mike , I have been bing watching.
great stuff mike. i'm a mason in south jersey. i'm 29 years old. i wish we would get more brick jobs but usually we just point up the old timers work. i see some of the beautiful chimneys and brickwork in the shore towns that i work in. it makes me sad to think that we are moving away from such an art.. thanks again for your videos. I've been doing masonry for about 4 years and your videos are have been invaluable to me as i learn this trade.
This is the first brick laying video that has actually explained the planning procedure for a full job. Thanks
thanks londontrada, I appreciate it. mike
I'm hooked on your videos. I'm going to call you Master Mike Haduck teaching me all about masonry! It's unbelievable how UA-cam allows the old guys to teach young guys like me and we've never met and probably never will. Thanks for doing this, sir!
thanks Hamilton, I am just passing on what the old timers taught me, I appreciate it. mike
Mike I have t laid a brick in 30 years and you brought me back. I’m all over the old school driveway resurfacing next week thanks to you! Aloha from Hawaii and you always have a friend here...Just fantastic work...
Thanks Daniel, mike
I to was around brick work all my life. I"m 59 now and broke down. Wish I could still do what I use to. My dad taught all of us as kids. I had three brothers we were all self employed masons. Mostly never worked together but stayed self employed. Your work is neat. I see some things I do different than you but your work is really good. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Stevo, I appreciate that hearing it from a pro, I warn all the new up comers that I never met a rich mason, I am middle 60s and lost a lot of stamina , but I did make a living, thank you, mike
Knowledge. Thanks again Mike.
Thanks Ben, Mike
Hey Mike it's really cool for you to show this in videos, we are a dying breed and this is great for our young veiwers who want to learn about masonry, I myself went to masonry school while I went to high school and I graduated as a apprentice in 93' I have been in masonry for many years and as a person you learn alot from older Mason's who know alot of the tricks of the trade, thank you for your tutorials and God bless you.
HI Daniel, I appreciate hearing it from pros like you, and I guess we are just passing it along like others taught us, it makes me feel I am on the right track, thanks mike
ua-cam.com/video/rG012eBcHnw/v-deo.html best mason tender ever.
Awesome video. Not a mason here, but I love your content and sure do appreciate that someone like yourself takes the time to share knowledge.
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I'm 32n degree but I've never laid one fucking block. Go figure.
As you go onto 33rd I hope you at least need to build a corner or something? Don't forget us little guys when the time comes brother! Masons unite! No homosexual stuff though Ok!😉😉
Barnettstrongman Jnes your probably god too
Totally agree, its awesome you share the knowledge! + best explanation possible! Keep it up!
I'm learning a tremendous amount from these videos. I'm a bricklaying beginner and there are no masonry classes in my area, so these videos are my best option. Thanks, Mike!
Thanks Mike, Mike
very thankful there are people like you out there (too few in fact) that have a genuine interest in perpetuating trade craft. Good for you mike. thanks for putting the time and energy into these videos
thanks Nick, I appreciate it mike
I have used many of Mike’s techniques and found them helpful. They really work!
Thanks Paul, Mike
Yes, old school the best. You see why these Union workers get the big bucks, they know what they're doing and not half-assed, as Dad used to say. God Bless you guys. It inspires me to do the best on my job.
Thanks J , mike
I started watching your videos this morning. I'm fascinated with brick work, concrete driveways, patios, everything having to do with working with cement. I don't see any brick jobs coming up in the future, but one never knows, so I want to be educated just in case.
I like your old school methods. Reminds me of working with my dad in my early teens on landscape jobs with him. I even made a career with landscaping all the way up to right now at 59 yrs old. Still love it!
So, I'm enjoying your brick videos just so I know and if a brick job happens to be a factor on a job, then I'll know what I'm talking about and how to do it! Thanks again!
Hi Eric, I appreciate that, it is nice to hear from a pro, I feel I am on the right track, thanks mike
I really appreciate your divulging your knowledge. I feel obliged to help people learn plumbing or carpentry because the Lord helped me learn it. I started out as a cabinet makers apprentice and got fired for too many mistakes. I went to vocational school. I prayed many times for the Lord to help me so I could provide for my family. He rescued me. So I'm obliged happily to help. I'm excited to lay some brick. Thanks again man.
Thanks Wiley, never give up. God bless, Mike
I'm just a young lad of 15 laying brick in school for competition and have decided it's what I want to do and you have highly influenced my style and love for brick masonry and I love the old ways you tell us about makes me wish I could saw it with my own eyes
Hi Brock, I wish you well, its a hard business where you will never be rich, but it does lead to other things, and a good thing to know, thanks mike
yep still the best construction videos here on you tube Mike, thanks for the advice, keep on posting.
thanks Simon, that makes me feel I am on the right track, I appreciate it. . mike
No idea why I am here. Very interesting and your experience and demeanor make you a super engaging instructor Mike. I shall continue watching!!! Thanks!
Thanks ,Joseph, mike
Thank you so much for showing us how to properly implement old school techniques in this world of fast paced carelessness. Awesome information.
Thanks Ms Tiff, Mike
Really wanted to say "Thanks", very generous of you to share your time and obvious expertise!
thanks perrydear, I appreciate the kind works, mike
I like your style, I learned from a grumpy old French mason who has passed on. I do small jobs occasionally and your video is a good refresher Thank you.
Thanks Scooptractor, I appreciate it, Mike
I like your comment on "practice makes perfect", as you were mentioning bricklayers starting with the rear of the building. Just as it is with every job out there; "practice, practice, practice". There's never enough to be said about it.
Very wise advice, thanks Mike.
thanks Marc, its true, I tell folks always start at a place not seen till you get the feel of the product, I appreciate it. mike
I love your videos. Very informative. You give reasons why, and show how, and explain the material and method as you go. Just like stepping onto the yard beside you. I feel like im there, and you dont patronize the ones with no experience, and add tips and differences to even the ones who have been laying courses for years. Suited for all types of viewers, mark of an excellent instructional video! On to part II!
Thank's for showing us your craft Mr. Haduck.
Thanks MTWB, I appreciate it, like
It's interesting to watch someone that knows his craft even thought I've never laid a brick in my life. I can imagine that it's a very satisfying business, hard work but you can see what you've accomplished.
Hi Kanriakas, sometimes. But like any job it can get old. Thanks mike
After a minute or two I realised this guy knows his stuff. Subbed ya Mike and hi from the uk 🇬🇧
Thanks Ducati, mike
Nice job Mike, great video with straight forward, common sense, down to earth advice from The old school Master!
Thanks William, mike
I need a Mike Haduck Ain't No Big Deal hoodie, Mike. T-shirts ain't no good in the winter! Thanks for your videos. Big fan. Carpenter in MD, but been doing brick work around the house and couldn't have done it without your vids!
Hi James, I will have to work on that, thanks mike
thanks mike. I am going to be building some brick and block cold frames for gardening. Blocks below grade and bicks above. I have some old greenhouse window from about 1900 to place on the frames for light and heat retention. Your masonry has been a great blessing. thank you again.
Thank you 1m I appreciate it. mike
Thanks Mike. You're looking good for a guy been working as long as you have. Keep up the good work.
Thanks moharak, Mike
God bless you. All the BAC union shops had to go non-signatory some time ago. There was an 85 year old brick mason still slinging brick, the right way, but he is gone now too. I love red clay brick, especially the old stuff. We use to ride dirtbikes in the old brick quarry, after it was shut down. Now all the material comes in by truck, from God knows where, it's mixed baked & sold.
It's nice to see this tried and true knowledge being shared in the modern day. Sometimes older techniques are more proven and give better results.
thanks Michael, sometimes it is very true, thanks mike
Many thanks ,Mike . I have done another chimney repair and pointing . My pointing is above average now ,and i am making my customers happy .
thanks Albert, I am glad if it helps, I appreciate it. mike
Mike, I have been a Mason for 30 yrs plus.....I love to hear a guy say there are many ways to do it. Love to watch your videos. I am actually in Maryland....never know, we may run into each other some day
I'm a landscaper in England and retaining block walls are a common job for me, I found your methods and commentary helpful and really interesting, Thanks for posting!
Thanks Andy, I appreciate it, I wanted to play with the Beatles, I am still aviable, thanks for the nice comment, mike
So weird. I woke this morning, 4:20am , hearing my UA-cam on. You spoke about Philly... I'm from Philly. Lol And of course I need brick and cement work done at my home. Great video. Saluting my fellow Pennsylvanian
Thanks Sombat, I appreciate it. mike
I hope to get back into the trade after my enlistment is up. I miss it every single day and watching your videos keeps me entertained during the little free time i get. Thank you for your outstanding videos, Mike. And thank you for your service.
I enjoy watching your videos. I decided many years ago that doing it right is the only way to do it. Yes I guess I don't make as much profit as the next bloke but you know what? I am in it for the enjoyment and satisfaction of knowing I did my best. Great content and I am looking forward to this upcoming series Mike. All the best from the UK.
Thanks Andy, I think I make less money every year, but just getting by like everyone else, love the UK, thanks mike
Mike, as long as we manage to pay the bills everyone's happy.
Like the book says, Lord, I pray two things, (one) do not make me so poor that I curse you or (two) so rich that I forget you, it is a paraphrase ,but yet you are right, thanks mike
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Very cool man. So long as I hear "Old School" every so often I'm in.
Thanks Edmund, I appreciate it. mike
Enjoyed the video. Admirable to see quality work being done by someone who prides their workmanship!
thanks peanutbutter, I hope. I appreciate it, mike
Mike Thanks for your response to my last comment your in a Steam Loco town, another passion of mine. Thankyou
Thanks Brian, mike
I know this seems silly but I love the sound of the cement being thrown and worked. Listen around 12:52. I want to learn brick AND block laying. The work can stand for decades.
Hi Kevin that sounds different, I appreciate it Mike
I know it sounds crazy but there is something about that sound. I've watched several of your videos since yesterday as I plan to make an in-ground fire pit. Most videos and instructions I've seen suggest using constructive adhesive for simplicity and strength but I want to do it more traditionally with block or brick, and mortar.
Do you have advice for someone interested in learning and practicing masonry part-time? I have looked into trade schools local but most I've seen are full-time and I just can't afford to quit my current job. Is part-time respectable and even possible?
Thanks Mike!
Your a very skilled bricklayer
And you are very knowledgable too 👍
Thanks Lee, mike
I would like to meet u n even do some brickwall with u
I’m a bricklayer in England
Hello Mike
i just wanted to say i truly enjoy your teaching its always good to learn new stuff and thanks for being so patient taking your time awesome job keep up the great work God bless you
Thanks Edwin, I appreciate it. God bless, also, mike
Respect from a designer & carpenter. Will keep learning from your videos, thanks for sharing.
Hi sdj,, I appreciate hearing it from a pro, I feel I am on the right track, thanks mike
Great series. Glad I found it. I still remember working for a couple of old German masons the summer before I graduated high school. Some of the hardest work I've ever done! Taught me the value of work all right. I still like to design homes and commercial buildings with brick, as it has a somewhat romantic quality about it that takes you back. Cheers.
thanks Wayward, I appreciate hearing that from a pro, CHeers also, mike
Thanks a lot for the insight Mike. I have no idea why this popped up in my recommended videos, but I'm loving it.
thanks Bonker, I appreciate it. mike
Thank you sir, I love your videos, you are a great teacher
Thanks superalex,,Mike
Proper brick laying is an art and you excel at it, learnt a lot and subbed. I am an architect working in India, and brick + RCC buildings comprises 90% of all construction here. Steel and glass buildings does not work due to the temperature, although it is coming up in big cities. Brick provides much needed insulation against the heat with the added bonus of being sturdy and low maintenance. My favorite brick laying style is the rat trap bond, it provides the best insulation if you are on a budget.
Hi arijit, I never heard of the rat trap bond, but it sounds interesting, thanks mike
Mike Haduck Masonry Thank you for the reply. You can google rat trap bond to know more about it, keep up the good work. :)
thank arijit, I did look it up on youtube, I think it is a great idea, and should be considered here is U.S.A. thanks mike
Mike Haduck Masonry you are welcome. :)
right now i just do cultured Stone work ocean county NJ but excited about doing some brick and block work so I been watching your videos thank you very much.
thanks again Max, it makes me think it is all worth it, mike
I do flat work everyday and still enjoy watching your videos. until I started watching your channel I only seen my dad lift a sunken slab with a railroad jack lol.
❤️ Your Videos WELL EXPLAINED THANK YOU!
OLD SCHOOL RULES!!!!!
Thanks Amand, Mike
What a great series Mike you did a first class job. So rich with information I learnt so much on this 5 part bick laying series i am now watching it again. Short simple and to the point with all the tips and trick that you need...Brilliant. keep it Mr Haduck
thanks Chiefman, I appreciate it. comments like this make me feel I am on the right track, thanks mike
"You can use the ruler in the beginning to get started, but you gotta lay it out dry. If you don't want to make any mistakes, you gotta lay it out dry." So true Mike. Great advice. It' working out great for me even on my first job at home. No mistakes (yet) Mike. Thank you so much for sharing such valuable information. May God Bless.
I thought at first Harrison Ford was showing us how to lay bricks,Lol.I have watched all three of the videos so far.I absolutely love your way of teaching us your knowledge.Thanks a lot.
Harrison Ford does look a little like me, LOL, thanks I appreciate it. mike
Mike that's some good stuff. I always go to my Haduck file for reference. You give good stuff. Thanks for being here .
Thank you C, I appreciate that, mike
I have been on the trowel for over thirty years here in london. Something which may not be apprecieated by those not in the trade is most of the time your working very close to another brickie on the line.For me getting on with that fellow is way more important than a fixed dogma on how to lay a brick.From what i've seen I would be very happy doing a shift with Mike.
Hi tony, thank you very much for saying that, I am honored, especially from someone in England as I think everything in the states we learned is from there, I appreciate the kind words, thanks mike
Hi Mike, Im from the UK & going to attempt to rebuild part of our front brick wall that someone kindly knocked over. Ive never laid a brick in my life. Ill be honest Ive found your videos amazing and fascinating, Its really good of you to share your expertise. Im going to enjoy watching them all! Thank You!
Thanks Eagor, I appreciate it, mike
Great workmanship Mike,from a 25 year Bricklayer from Iowa.Great videos.
thanks roy, I appreciate hearing that from a pro, thanks again, mike
This video is bloody awesome!
Hey i have been a brick layer for 30 years, worked on State Capitols, million dollar homes, Special projects, Government projects, as a brick layer and stone mason. It is a dying trade, i have made my life's work of it. I commend you Sir for Keeping the trade alive. At one time bricklayers were more important than Lawyers. We held all the secretes.
Hi Jessi, you are 100% right, thanks mike
Old School is the best school! Thank you for the great video sir!
thanks Rhema, I appreciate it. mike
I watched you bricklaying at Mallory Square. It came out fantastic! Lived there 17 years.
Thanks Dustin, Mike
i love ur patience and how u explain things
Here's strenght to your arms Mike, the old school is best. Soon we won't be able to find craftsmen like you.
Thanks Fredrick, Mike
Great video Mike... thanks for putting this together it was very informative. It's nice hearing some of the background and history of the trade.
thanks Brett, I appreciate it. mike
Some of the best videos I’ve seen. Thanks
Thanks Earl, mike
Your fingers clearly show the experience.
I hope one day I build my house.
Nice work.
thanks abadi, I am sure some day you will, maybe a fixer up er and make some money. thanks mike
What a good teacher !!
Thanks Luis, Mike
Great Video. My wife worked for the Bricklayer's Union in Norfolk, VA. It is a dying trade. Interesting to watch, thanks.
Thanks James, Mike
Man..I'll never lay a brick in my life, yet I find these videos fascinating. On to part 2!
thanks Jeff, I appreciate it. mike
Nice work.
you the man Mike I'm 35 but I love when you talk about the old school.
thanks Max, that is a good sign, I appreciate it. mike
That footage of the Scandinavian bricklayers was really cool.
Thanks Benny I was lucky to get the video, mike
I love you video even I might never do brick work. Thank you.
Thanks Honza, I appreciate it. mike
Thanks for this Mike, you have this West Australian limestone block guy feeling ready to do some brick work!! You make fantastic videos, the knowledge you are passing down is invaluable!
thanks bret, I appreciate it. mike
Excellent video mike. The methods your demonstrating are as relevant today as they were in the past .laying out dry and making your heights ,dropping down lines will continue to be used in to the future . It's great to be able to see how it's done in other country's . There's a few guys on UA-cam from Russia ,Sergei eryshev , nivok 111, and masterkladki are well worth looking at . They are excellent masons that do things slightly different.the work these guys are leaving behind them is top class.
thanks, bric, I appreciate it, go to hear that from pro , thanks mike
Bravo, Mike, beautiful job. I watched this series a couple of times, you talk about taking bricks from differ cubes, as your working, shingles are the same way, you know that, I’m sure you got an eye for colors, anyway great job on editing, i love this stuff!
Thanks Len. Mike
Nice to see someone who knows what they are doing.
Thank you, mike
two things that surprised at is laying the brick on peel and stick.and usinging plastic levels. i use them too in curtain situations.i build pools .and have a pool wrapped in brick and am trying to pick up some tips.love the "old guy tips"
Yeah, am re-bricking the mailbox right now so I go to Haduck file to get some reinforcement, & it helped a bunch. Neighbors said it looks pro. So good deal.
Thanks C, I appreciate it. mike
excellent teaching! and honest talk!
Thanks Wayne, mikr
Youre a legend in alot of peoples minds Mike, i always come to your videos when i am about to do a job.A very interesting video in Denmark, i havent been to Copenhagen, but ive been to the Jutland part of Denmark, eg Randers and Aarhus. keep up the good work. best wishes from the UK.
thanks Ben, I appreciate it. mike
Awesome video, Mike, thanks for making these videos.
thank, you, mike
Im a stone mason helper 4 months in, really like it. Trying to learn, my mason is tough man
Hi AC6, Most Masons by nature are tough and have their own ways and ideas, it’s just part of the trade, but it’s a good trade to know, but you never get rich, I appreciate it, Mike
very good video Mike. thanks for making the time.
Thanks Neil, I appreciate it.. mike
i am a carpenter by trade and i have huge respect for masons....i remember when i was late teens starting out i spent an entire summer working for a mason just mixing mortar ..he never let me touch a brick and i was always bugging him to let me..he says you will understand later..he was right gotta master the basics first and to this day 20 years later i still can do a good mix just out of habit and that summer...
Thanks shrub, I appreciate hearing that from a professional, Thanks, mike
Just saw some weird trowels here in Finland today...and now I see them on your video...👍👍👍
Thanks Tony, yep different for sure, Mike
published on my birthday! Great work there...respect!
thanks magnmadsen, happy belated birthday, I appreciate it. mike
I needed u on this stone job i just did my dad didn't want to help!!! Nice work
thanks Gabe, I understand, lol, mike
I've been a plumber for fifty years and retired now, but I love watching other trades
thanks Anthony, I appreciate it. mike
Really Interesting Mike Haduck and I appreciated very much! We in Finland need to leave air space behind the fasade brick and insulation at least one or two inches. The reason is not any more to use it as finger space but for ventilation. The brick sucks water and moisture in our climate here and need space for drying. Because mortar expands directly to that space, it is about to minimize the air space. My advise is to leave boldly wider space for ventilation. Plus that we need also to leave open evert third vertical joints at least in the lower brick layer to make it easier air to move behind the fasade brick wall. Thank You very much for Your useful information and advises. Kindly Raimo Huotelin, architect and master builder.
Hi Raimo, it is nice to hear from Finland, thanks mike
Every video is a learning experience!
Thanks James, mike
The Denmark Trowel! that looks like that would be fun to use! Thank You Mike for sharing, you the Best!
thanks Jaime, your the man ,,,,, mike
Jaime Visions In Stone . If you want to find those type of trowels on the net .google Berliner maurerkelle . Berlin masons trowel . There a great trowel to use very easy on the wrist because they strain your wrist a lot less. Best to have the mortar in a tub rather than on a board when you use one, it makes the mortar easier to get on the trowel.jung Henkelman is one manufacturer of them in Germany. they have a very good website English language is available on it .
Great! Thank You for the Info, I will check it out
Very nice video mike , thanks mate , I’m only a DIY kinda guy but really enjoyed your video , loads of good tips 👍🇬🇧🙏🏼👌
Thanks MrMagsimus, mike
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience
thanks Lauren, just passing on what the old timers taught me, mike
Will have to watch this whole series thanks mike :)
thanks mascplastering, glad your channel is doing well, mike
Thank you Mike Learning from the best :)
Hi mac, I am learning too, thanks mike
So true we learn everyday even in our own trades :)
looking forward to this series.thanks very much!
thanks, Paul, I appreciate it. mike
if you ever get a chance to come to south alabama you should see the fort at the end of fort morgan road. Amazing brick work.
thanks jeramie, I really like exploring those old forts and building, I appreciate it. mike
Beautiful work
Thanks salmon, mike
This is Great I was doing bricklaying back in the early 80's Local 45 Buffalo Ny. I liked it, but work was hard to find so i had to find work with med and bennies. Anyways i missed it we used rope for weeper holes lol. Thanks for your vids!