Buddy Rhodes "How-To"

Camosse Masonry Supply will be holding our initial Introductory Training on Buddy Rhodes Products and Techniques.

When April 1, 2008

Where Camosse Masonry Supply
23 Trolley Crossing Road
Charlton, MA

Time Coffee & Registration 8 am

Training 8:30 am to 4 pm

Cost $75


Most distributors charge $150 to attend this class. Because it is our first time, and we want to make it inviting, we are subsidizing the cost. Don’t look for this price for the next one!


Introductory Training (Phase I)
The program offers a basic class, in a one day format that provides a general overview of the Buddy Rhodes techniques, including how to make and pack molds, and to mix, color, and seal. The goal is teach installers how to avoid mistakes, and to start to understand how all of the products are used.


Buddy Rhodes has asked us to limit the class size to no more than twelve to fifteen. For that reason, we are limiting the attendance to one representative per company. If we have enough people interested, they would be willing to fly in earlier and do the same course on March 31. We scheduled the first session for April 1 because it ties into our exhibiting at the Residential Trade Show in Boston on the 2nd and 3rd. We are asking that all attendees pay in advance to insure that we have a full class. We will provide coffee and donuts in the morning, and will bring in pizza and soda for lunch. For directions, log onto www.camosse.com and hit the "find directions" button. And by the way, we now have products in stock at our Worcester location. Please call for price and availability of our starting inventory. As a final incentive to attend the training, we will be listing all of the companies that attend any of the workshops on our website under the banner of "Completed Phase I Training in the Buddy Rhodes System" and "Completed Phase II Training in the Buddy Rhodes System". Where our company and Buddy Rhodes does not endorse any one installer over another, seeing you listed may give a potential customer a higher degree of comfort, and give you an edge over the competition.


We are currently planning on offering the following program in the near future.


Comprehensive Training (Phase II)
Designed for the concrete contractor who is making a commitment to the decorative concrete marketplace, this program offers a concentrated curriculum for fabricators in a two day format.


The workshop provides in-depth training in templating, mold making, pre-casting using Buddy’s signature pressed, toweled and ground surfaces, and finishing techniques. By the end of this workshop, the contractor will be fully capable of producing high quality, Buddy Rhodes-style countertops.


Camosse Masonry Supply

61 SW Cutoff Worcester, MA 508.755.6193
23 Trolley Crossing Rd Charlton MA 508.248.4044

Contact us for a registration form.

Stone of the Week

Each week we will showcase a new stone product and keep you informed with whats available!

This week it is Weathered Whiteline Flagging. This material was reclaimed from a patio behind a New England estate.

Blue, green, grey and white come together to give a great base for tan highlights. This stone was selected for its larger flatter surfaces.

We have a limited supply of two-three hundred square feet.

Contact us today if your interested in seeing this material at our Charlton location.

East West Stone

East West Stone provides a drystack modular thin veneer. These panels are sold in one square foot sections measuring 6" high x 24" long. This thin veneer system allows for easy estimation and installation. With the use of latex modified mortar this stone is adhered to a properly prepared surface.

For more information in regards to East West Stone or any other thin stone please contact us today!

Camosse Masonry- Worcester - 1.508.755.6193

Camosse Masonry- Charlton - 1.508.248.4044

The Charlton Showroom

We've done alittle remodeling! Come on by for great selection and even better service!

Camosse Masonry Supply is please to announce the Charlton store will be open on Monday, March 17th. Our winter hours are 7am-4pm but we'll be switching over to summer hours in April (M-F 7-4 ; Thurs 7-6; Sat 8-12).

We will continuing to expand on our landscape and masonry products with increased inventories and selection.

Our NEW Techo-Bloc display is located outside along the front of the building. This display is open to the public from sun up to sun down.

Call us today for any landscape or masonry need.

Jay & Tom @ 1.508.248.4044

Trow and Holden Company

Camosse Masonry Supply is proud to introduce the arrival of Trow and Holden tools. The finest tools available for stone fabrication.

This information was provide off of the Trow and Holden website.

Please inquire with us about pricing for any item on their web site at TrowandHolden.com

TOOL GLOSSARY

WHICH TOOLS ARE RIGHT FOR YOU?

CARBIDE TIPS

The following explanations are not meant to be all inclusive. They are an aid for the beginning stoneworker or those more experienced who are unfamiliar with a particular chisel or tool design.

Carbide tips are tougher and more effective for use with harder stone, such as granite or the harder marbles. Carbide should outlast steel by at least 30 times, and will require much less maintenance over the life of the tool. When comparing price vs. performance, carbide is by far the better value.

CHISELS The following chisels come with a 1/2" round shank and are intended for use with a Trow & Holden pneumatic tool (or other tools using standard 1/2" round shanks). Many can be adapted for hand use with a detachable striking cap (see below). 5/8" round shanks are also available.

MACHINE CHISEL WITH FINISHING BLADE:Used for general carving, sculpting and lettering.

MACHINE CHISEL WITH ROUGHING BLADE:Used where heavy removal and rough usage is required.

CLEANING UP CHISEL: A finishing tool used as a scraper to close the grain, commonly used on granite.

CARVER'S DRILL:Rotate gently between your fingers while your pneumatic tool provides the impact to drill holes up to 1/2" in depth in your material. Smaller sizes are used for detail carving where a rounded blade (small rondel) is required.

MARBLE TOOTH CHISEL:For aggressive stock removal and roughing out marble and softer stone.

MARBLE CUTTING CHISEL: Used after the tooth chisel to close the grain, or when slower, more controlled stone removal is desired.

MACHINE POINT: For use with pneumatic tool to rough out stone and knock off high points.

4-POINT TOOTH CHISEL: For aggressive stock removal when roughing out. Let it "dance," for fast, controlled roughing out. Use on granite, sandstone or limestone.

9-POINT TOOTH CHISEL: Follows the 4-point, leaving a more uniform surface. Also works well on marble and softer stone.

CUP CHISEL: A bushing tool that will follow the stone and close the surface without digging in. Leaves a unique texture. Most effective when it bounces freely (or "dances") along the surface.

DOUBLE BLADE CHISEL: Can be used after the 4-point or 9-point to take off high spots and quickly smooth surfaces.

BUSH CHISEL: A finishing tool to close the grain. Blades may be added or removed as needed - the more blades, the smoother the finish.

THREE-BLADE BUSHING CHISEL: Smoother than a double blade, leaving an axed or brushed finish.

CRISS-CROSS CHISEL: Cuts quickly, leaving a unique cross-hatched finish. A nice tool to follow the 9-point or three-blade.

SPLITTER OR CAPE CHISEL: Used for crisping lines, joining corners, detailing, or splitting. Cuts are narrower and deeper. Also used by masons for removing old mortar in preparation for repointing.

RIPPER: For faster stone removal on hard surfaces in hard-to-reach places. Also used by masons for joint preparation.

DETACHABLE STRIKING CAP: This cap converts 1/2" machine tool shanks into hand tools, providing a larger hardened steel striking surface so the tool can be struck with a hammer without damaging the shank. For light duty use only. Not intended for use with carving chisels (see page 8).

HAND TOOLS
Our hand tool striking heads are tempered to provide both good wear and impact resistance. They will "swell" with repeated use and should be ground frequently to maintain their correct "as-new" shape and ensure their safe performance. Call us with any questions you might have regarding the proper maintenance of your tools and remember, always wear hand, eye and ear protection when using any of our tools

HAND POINT: For roughing out and knocking off high spots.

HAND CHISEL: For general shaping, splitting and roughing out.

HAND SET (or PITCHING TOOL): For trimming stone to size when the surface is relatively flat.

HAND TRACER For tracing split lines and splitting stone.

MASON'S CHIPPER For light trimming or squaring edges

OFFSET HAND SET Used when chipper style is desired but more strength is needed.

HAND PLUG DRILL For putting holes in stone by hand. Simply rotate between strikes.

CUSTOM FABRICATION

Due to the highly individualistic nature of working with stone, there may be tools you might find useful that are not described above. The craftsmen at Trow and Holden will custom fabricate tools to your design and specification, or will modify our tools to meet your particular needs. Just let us know what material you are working with (eg. marble, granite, etc.) and provide, if possible, a dimensional sketch of the tool you have in mind. We will gladly quote price and delivery with no minimum quantity required.

Trow & Holden Co. chisels are unconditionally guaranteed against defects in manufacturing or materials. Damage resulting from mishandling or failure to correctly maintain the tool may not be covered under this guarantee. These conditions include:

Failure to grind the striking head and sharpen the blade as needed;

Dipping a carbide-tipped chisel into water or oil to cool it during sharpening;

Using a tool to perform a task for which it was not intended.We will do our best to make sure you have the information you need to to choose the right tool for the job. In addition to this catalog, please refer to the following for assistance in how to select, use and care for your Trow & Holden tools:

Guide To Hammers
Pneumatic Tool Owner's Manual
Diamond Blade Safety Guide
Do's & Don'ts.

Antique Granite and Fieldstone

Our inventory keeps on growing!

Inquire about any size or type of antique granite or fieldstone and our skilled staff will be sure to provide multiple options for the project in mind.

This is an example of reclaimed granite that can be used for accents, steps and walls.

We sort our granite material for steps and wall applications. This is a pallet of four foot wide step stock.

Fieldstone is salvaged from land being developed. Our palletized stone is a green product with a low carbon footprint.


We have inventory of antique pieces such as this horse hitch and step stock. Posts and foundation stones are also available throughout the season.

There's no stone we can't find so just drop us a line at Jay@Camosse.com and let us know what your looking for.

Stay tuned for more info about Trow and Holden stone tools.

Thanks again!

Buddy Rhodes Artisan Concrete

Consider these 10 Good Reasons to use Buddy Rhodes products:

1. Twenty years of research in every bag.

2. Consistency of Mix, bag to bag, in both color and composition.

3. Colorability with a white base that accepts and enhances rich and vibrant colors.

4. Workability of material for mold placement—pack it, don’t pour it— perfect for Buddy’s signature pressed technique, or your own.

5. Trowelability is easier and superior due to small aggregate size and finer sand.

6. Versatility of use in pressed, hard troweled or ground surfaces, pre-cast or cast in place.

7. Vertical applicability as well as horizontal; pack it up walls or on vertical molds.

8. 7000 psi out of the bag cured strength, and 9000 with optional addition of 3/8” pea gravel at 56 days.

9. Clients can see the difference in a Mix composition specified by designers and architects for its artistic quality, published internationally for two decades.

10. Training is available in SF at home base, or at your local distributor, with technical support on call.

Spring's Almost Here!

With spring right around the corner it's time to start planning those landscape and masonry projects.

Camosse Masonry Supply has two locations for convienent pick up or delivery. The Charlton yard will open for business on Monday, March 17th. Our Worcester location remains open year round and both stores operate Monday-Friday 7a.m.- 4p.m.

For over 60 years Camosse Masonry Supply has led in supplying the widest selection of concrete and natural stone products. We manufacture block in Worcester and continue to expand our lines of landscape and masonry materials.

Many of you have taken the time to visit us at the 2008 Flower and Patio Show and the 2008 Central Mass Spring Home show and we we thank you very much! We now invite you to our showrooms for a great start to any project you have in mind.

The best thing to do is measure up your area and swing on by. We're sure you'll get the most out of your trip.

We provide samples and literature along with comprehensive instruction and accurate estimates.

Wether its concrete pavers or natural fieldstone we're sure to have it.

Stay tuned for more info on new products including:

Antique Granites and Fieldstones

Buddy Rhodes Concrete Counter Top Materials

Trow and Holden Carbide Tools

Camosse.blogspot.com is going to become your favorite spot for whats hot in landscape and masonry.

Thanks and see you soon!

The Team @ CMS