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Rounding the Corners of the Adobe Blocks11 viewsA block of wood covered in metal lath works like a file on the adobe blocks. Rounding the corners is both practical and aesthetically pleasing.Apr 21, 2009
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The Third Course of Adobe Blocks Under Way7 viewsThe adobe blocks should be laid in a running bond pattern, as can be seen here.Apr 21, 2009
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Applying the Mortar for the Third Course7 viewsThe mortar for the next course also holds the barbed wire in place.Apr 21, 2009
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A Second Run of Barbed Wire7 viewsSeveral hands make keeping it in position easier.Apr 21, 2009
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Laying Barbed Wire Between the Courses8 viewsLaid between every few courses, the barbed wire will prevent the blocks from shifting in the event of seismic activity.Apr 21, 2009
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Finishing the Adobe Mortar Joints8 viewsThe resulting joint flows smoothly into the rounded faces of the surrounding blocks.Apr 21, 2009
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Smoothing the Adobe Mortar Joints9 viewsA piece of plastic pipe is used to dress the mortar joints.Apr 21, 2009
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Adobe Block - Screw Holding Demonstration8 viewsA hardened, self-tapping type wood screw holds very well, when screwed into an adobe block.Apr 21, 2009
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The Shortened Adobe Block in Place10 viewsThis class member admires the perfect fit.Apr 21, 2009
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Splitting the Adobe Block8 viewsA hatchet finishes the job; the block splits perfectly along the scored lines.Apr 21, 2009
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Scoring the Adobe Block8 viewsAll sides of the block need to be scored to make it break cleanly.Apr 21, 2009
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Scoring the Adobe Block8 viewsThis is the first step in splitting the block.Apr 21, 2009
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Preparing to Cut an Adobe Block to Fit11 viewsThe tines from an old rake make a perfect scoring tool for the adobe blocks.Apr 21, 2009
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Beginning the Second Course of Adobe Blocks13 viewsApr 21, 2009
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Preparing the Mortar Bed for the Second Course of Adobe Blocks9 viewsApr 21, 2009
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Checking the Block for Level with the Neighboring Block15 viewsApr 21, 2009
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Another Adobe Block Being Set9 viewsApr 21, 2009
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The First Course of Adobe Blocks12 viewsThe adobe blocks are set in the mortar and checked for level with the adjacent block. Apr 21, 2009
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Setting the First Adobe Block12 viewsThe corner block is set first, then checked for plumb in each direction.Apr 21, 2009
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Shaping the Adobe Mortar Bed9 viewsApr 21, 2009
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