Can’t say enough good things about this channel …. So much information and wisdom

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thor, Mike

I am binge watching all these videos. Watching Mike teach and work is very relaxing. And, you learn so much.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it, Mike

Mike, you sir are the Bob Ross of masonry. You not only show complete mastery of it, but you explain it out so well that anyone can do great work. Thank you.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Highlander, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

@CookieZ3353

Жыл бұрын

Not so sure that's a compliment HMW!

This guy taught me all the basics to do a lot of projects.

@MikeHaduck

12 күн бұрын

Thanks Eric, Mike

In the early 70's, I helped my Dad mix mortar and sand when he was building retaining walls on our hilly property. We did it the old fashioned way too. Good times and I miss you Pop.

@MikeHaduck

Ай бұрын

Hi TGP, Mike

I've said it before on other videos, but I'll say it again. Ty so much for documenting all of your knowledge and experience here Mike. This is definitely going to go a long way toward helping generations in the future.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Smirking, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

best masonry channel. always keeps it simple. thanks mike

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks J, Mike

Mike, I am not kidding...I had a very crappy day and watching your video made me smile and laugh and there is always the happy music at the end! When I was thinking, "But Mike you always say to wet it so it will stick, how is it that you are not wetting it now?" I didn't finish thinking that and you immediately went on to explain you don't wet brick and you can use the little bit of water on a paint brush to apply in the joint. Well that made me laugh 'cause I said to myself, "he can read my mind!" (and I didn't feel so foolish about the question.) See I'm learning! Sorry for the long comment.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Juliet, I get those days, and expect it , but got to keep going, lol, thanks Mike

Great how to video, thanks I learned a lot. Btw you are a wonderful teacher.

@MikeHaduck

9 ай бұрын

Thanks mica, Mike

Exactly what I need to do next. Thank you very much.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks angel, Mike

Mike, As always, Good common-sense old-school approach to the work. I have followed you for 7 years now & always have great info to take away. Owning a 42-year-old brick house in Montana, you are my go-to source for brick & masonry info. Thank you for being an easy to understand & enjoyable teacher. Rick

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick. I appreciate the kind words, Mike

Hello Mike. Your patient teaching , along with " Don't make a big deal about it, anyone can do it" is reassuring for those of us attempting to tackle repairs. Thank you!

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doctor, Mike

Mike , the best Masonry instructor on the net . No crazy jokes or music . Just pure knowledge

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, Mike

This is an interesting demonstration. The old man that trained me, taught us to 'cut the brick' after striking BEFORE brushing with a horse hair brush. After striking (aka jointing) we would take our trowels at about a 22 degree angle and cut off 90% or more of the mortar snots formed at the edge of the bricks and struck mortar joints. And then we brushed it. That kept the walls 'CLEAN'. No need to acid wash it after. ... But everywhere I worked (big commercial masonry companies) after they don't do that, and they always make a mess. and HAVE to acid wash it.. There's a lot of dummies and idiots that work at those places.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Awesome tip Mike with the Mud in Water mixed to blend in the new mortar - it worked great. Take care!

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, Mike

When I need to know something about brick work I looks for mikes channel;)

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven, Mike

Drier the better, WE ARE NOT MAKING a mess, got it, thanks for the video. Ill be doing some tuck pointing in the summer, great timing, I always though it had to be wet, and made a huge mess every-time.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Demitri, Mike

You're the man !

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandra, Mike

I am no mason guy but I learn a lot watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks arc, Mike

Excellent video of yours. We enjoyed you sharing your knowledge. Hope all is well with you in Florida. God bless 🙏

@MikeHaduck

3 ай бұрын

Thanks lizza, God bless, Mike

Mike, I really enjoy your videos. I've been watching your channel for months now and learning so much. I can't wait until I can work on some projects and put what I've learned to the test. Thank you so much for sharing such a wealth of information.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lynn, Mike

Once again, you've broadened our perspective regarding the proper techniques of tuckpointing/joint work. Thank you kindly!!!!

@MikeHaduck

9 ай бұрын

Thanks again, Mike

I love how he always says it doesn’t matter how you do it and proceeds to do a perfect job. I start with a trowel and end with a glove because well …

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven, Mike

Slop the whole job up, sounds like me :D Thanks for the video Mike!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles, Mike

I learned a lot on this one, Mike. The brush really cleans it up a lot.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, Mike

Thanks Mike - Always watching -

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack, Mike

Great food for thought, aint no big deal. Thanks honest Mike for sharing.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, Mike

Nice video - thank you for taking the time to explain your knowledge with masonary brick work! Looks great too!

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, Mike

Always enjoy Mike's helpful tips

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seeker, Mike

Thanks again for quality filming and great instruction.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, Mike

I'm a fan of your work. Thank you for your content.

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thank Will, Mike

Very good demonstration Mike! I always learn a lot. Thanks, Tom

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, Mike

Thanks for the knowledge Mike you simplify it so great..A true Craftsman...👍🏾🛠

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks E J,, Mike

Just what I came to your channel to find. Thanks, Mike!

@MikeHaduck

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Hawkeye, Mike

Thanks Mike! Another great video. Thank you

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie, Mike

That was a really good video Mike and great timing as I have a repointing job to do soon. Thank you again 😉

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan, Mike

As always, interesting and informative. Thank you Mike! :)

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Swede, Mike

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, Merry Christmas, Mike

Thank you for your time and knowledge!

@MikeHaduck

7 ай бұрын

Thanks user , Mike

Love these videos! This one is just what i need right now!

@MikeHaduck

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Justin, Mike

great video. thanks for taking the time to teach.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken, Mike

Great video, very detailed. Thank you!

@MikeHaduck

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Thanks Mike! This video was very timely. We keep getting comments on our castle rebuild videos that our mortar is too dry. We now have a video that we can send people to in order to explain the reason.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank, keep going, Mike

This is what I specializing in brickpoiing no structural and I tell you I do alright mike. You can complement the brickwork if the joints look good that's what people pay for

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie, I appreciate that and glad your doing well, not a easy business, Mike

Mike, had to drop you a line and thank you for sharing your talent with us. Your videos are such a great learning tool. We bought a farm house built in 1860 with stone foundation. With you teaching us, I repaired the foundation, tuck pointed both chimneys. Your ears must have been ringing when I started repairing the foundation. Never attempted cement work before. First hour all I kept saying is, no big deal my ass. I started getting self confidence and it came out decent. I thank you again for your explanations and videos. Also your sense of humor is hilarious. Merry Christmas

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, Merry Christmas, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

Mike, thank you for all your videos! It's a lot of work and shows tremendous dedication both to your craft and to sharing it with others. Plus, I really appreciate your referring to specifics, such as mortar types/Portland content. Thanks, again!

@MikeHaduck

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Imt, Mike

So informative. Much better than anything streaming on Prime Video!

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carolyn, Mike

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Great video Mike

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl, Mike

Mike I have watched you repoint in other videos. But this video is GREAT. God Bless.... Ernie

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ernie, Mike

Great class teacher! I learned a lot! Thank you!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thi, Mike

Oh my goodness I am so thankful for you I'm a gal that's about to get into this tuckpointing of my 1950s home in in the Southern USA. So grateful for your detail and sharing of the different brick types and their water absorption tendencies and mostly the consistency of the mortar mix man that's helpful a lot. I plan to share this vid as often as I can with people I come across that are trying to do the same thing

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks CS, Mike

1:00 to 1:05 ,,, had me interested with the ,, " horses ( made of wood ) and the word " cellar " ! . Haven't heard that used in a LONG time . The mostly say basement now . My Dad used to always say , "cellar" . 🙂 👍 !

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, very true, the old sayings are being replaced, thanks mike

this is the one I need most, but I do watch most of your vids.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, Mike

Best KZread channel ever.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

Thank you for sharing your years of knowledge

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike

No Big Deal - thanks for the old school knowledge

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bark, Mike

Thanks Mike! Great tips! ⚒

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle, Mike

Thanks again Mike .

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nomad, Mike

That Quikrete ready mix is good stuff. They also make a Type S, which can be used for brick pavers in my area. .. They also make a variety of dyes to make colored mortar. I like to make a red-burgundy mortar to use with red brick for building a nice country mailbox. I mix a red brick with a blonde brick with red mortar, so it matches most barns.☺

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bonanza, Mike

Great video

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle, Mike

Great video I really do enjoy your teaching videos there very educational.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mickey,, Mike

Nice video Mike very informative, I just pointed my front steps and bluestone landing for the winter wish I watched this first I made a mess, mortar to wet. Thanks for another great video.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rocco, Mike

Thank you for your tips brilliant well worth the watch cheers

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike

thanks mike another well informed video

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, Mike

Thanks Mike.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Buddy, Mike

Just right what i need now, thank you ✨👍

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Thank you so much Mike for your patience and sharing your knowledge. I wish you were on the west side of PA, I am a woman and am going to tackle some concrete work (due to lack of honest contractors) myself. I enjoy watching and learning from you. I have so much more knowledge thanks to you and know I can do it..."Ain't know big deal!"

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Helena, I am sure you can do it, No big deal, thanks Mike

Love the emphasis on keeping it clean! Here we have so many beautiful patterns of spongy type brick. Ive seen too much of messy tuck pointing just permanently ruin the look of fine old homes. Sharing knowledge is power. God bless Mike

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks R, God bless also, Mike

Great video Mike! Thanks for taking the time and making this excellent video. I am still waiting for that very provocative hard rock song titled "You've Gotta Wet it first". Also, you remind me a little bit of one of the guys in Kid Rocks new video "Don't tell me how to live"; anyway my wife and I thought of you and we said it would be really neat if you did a song with Kid Rock lol.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ky, let him know I am available, lol, Mike

Indiana Pa here. Love the vids sir.🤝

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bobby, Mike

Awesome job! and thanks!

@MikeHaduck

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks. God bless.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks HB, God bless also, Mike

Mike is the man

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

Thank you Mike 🌼🌼🌼

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eman, Mike

Thanks Mike !

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, Mike

Thank you Mike, great video, I learned alot!, I hope all is well with you.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Len, everthing is fine, thanks for asking, I hope you too, Mike

THANK YOU MIKE

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tammy, Mike

I need to repoint a badly weathered Victorian, London brick wall, and am going to try your method. Brilliant videos. Thank you for taking the trouble to make them so detailed!

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sally, Mike

@zippydoodah1547

Жыл бұрын

Sally if your house is Victorian I wouldn't use cement, lime mortar is the one for you. Never use cement on old brick. Check out the site London Repointing and renovation, real trades. I wouldn't let this man near my work. He keeps adding cement, so each batch will dry a different colour.

thank you for the knowledge

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rogchat, Mike

Perfect video. Thanks a lot.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks XY, Mike

Great vid, loads of good info! I'm not a propper bricky but I lay a few as I work for a builder. I let it go off (usually later same day if its friday or next day if I've got time) use the trowel to scrap the pointing and wear a glove and rub with finger and brush dust off. It took time for me to master the skill of not getting the bricks dirty, one time I forgot to scrape the pointing off on a Friday, came in Monday and it was hard so I used the wire wheel on my drill and grinder to make it look better, thankfully it's not on show, I've learnt to take my time and be patient. Once built a extension using nhl3.5 lime, sand and cement mix with sandstone blocks and it was red hot summer, you can tell which courses were laid on a Friday as the pointing was rubbed off wet (despite been covered with hessian) it dried differently as the sandstone sucked the moisture that much, rub the pointing off wet it went all boubley/grainy

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

HI Tom, yep repointing is an art and it takes time to make it work, your right about that for sue, thanks Mike

I learned so much from you thank you so much!!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike

@r4ng3rownz8

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeHaduck 😊

He is great.

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven, I appreciate the kind words,

Great content

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, Mike

Really great tutorial

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, Mike

Well explained.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks edd, Mike

Thank you

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenneth, Mike

This video is really good

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gavin, Mike

interesting.... you are an artist at what you do.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue, Mike

Thanks Mike. No Big Deal..

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, Mike

Hey Mike, I see ya driving around Scranton and Dunmore from time to time… Nice to see someone local on here👍

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I haven't been thete in a while, maybe a imposter, lol, Mike

@HomeGrownPyro1

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeHaduck oh really could have sworn I saw you a couple weeks ago lol says your name on the side of the truck and thought it looked like you too…. Got to be an imposter then lol

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

HI, there is a guy in scranton with a name like mine, but I never put my name on the truck, mostly retired and doing small projects and helping friend and family, thanks Mike

Great info thanks!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lawni, Mike

Thank you.

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Thx Mike your the man

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, Mike

I've learned a lot. I've done a fair amount of mason work. One thing I have not seen is firebox work on your channel. Using firebrick and refractory mortar. I've repaired and built from scratch a backyard fireplace...cutting firebrick and used refractory mortar....not to be confused with portland mortar mix. I kept my firebrick joints very narrow...and it is still holding up well...the joints can't crack because I used very little mortar. Also I tinted the facing mortar to compliment the color of the facing stone work rather than the standard gray mortar color.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Hi George, I got one on my stone fireplace video, not a lot of that going on anymore. I did tons of them back in the 70s, everything had changed, thanks Mike

Good class uncle mike , how rejoined bricks ain’t no big deal, Comprende!!!!👍🙏

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan, Mike

That is awesome. I didn't see your video about dyeing the joints. If you ever get a bunch of mortar smear on the face of the brick nmd-80 works great on removing the smear.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis, Mike

G'day Mike... Richard the old Mason from Australia..... Great video.... hope you are keeping well old mate... it's been a while since I've been on...great video

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rich, Mike

Great that you father is still around!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, yep he's a strong man, Mike

Thanks 😊

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, Mike