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Build a Brick and Stone Path



Bricks and natural stone combine in this unique walkway.



From The Family Handyman
March 2004


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Steps 16 - 21


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16. Set full bricks at the outer edge of the walk to form a “soldier” row. Leave bricks out that need to be cut and cut them later.


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17. Hold a brick in place and mark each edge of the cut with a marker. Mark each piece slightly small so it will fit.


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18. Score a 1/2-in. deep groove in the underside of the brick with an angle grinder. Then set the brick on scrap carpet, position the brick chisel in the cut and rap it with the hammer to break it, leaving a rough edge.


19. Cut away the sand along the edge of the sidewalk down to the gravel with the edge of a trowel. Fasten paver edging along the perimeter of the walk with spikes driven every 12 in.


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20. Tie a carpet scrap to the bottom of the plate compactor. Make four passes over the brick and edge of the stone, beginning with the perimeter.


21. Sweep dry sand into the brick joints. Run the compactor over the brick and sweep in more sand until the joints are completely full.




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