Stonecutter interviewed
A stonecutter from France, who’s been working here for some time, is interviewed in Metro. His is the kind of skill that’s largely been lost over the last century, but which is needed if you’re going to do coherent restorations of older buildings.
Simon 17:39 on 2020-01-15 Permalink
For those interested in a bit of history on the subject, a documentary by NFB’s Bernard Gosselin on stonecutters (including some from France!) part of his series on worksmanship.
https://www.onf.ca/film/dire_de_compagnons/
mare 23:01 on 2020-01-15 Permalink
Merci @Simon, that was very interesting.
Kate 10:13 on 2020-01-16 Permalink
Yes, thank you, Simon.
dwgs 10:35 on 2020-01-16 Permalink
Great film but speaking as someone who makes a living with power tools I can’t get over the lack of safety glasses, face shields, and especially dust masks on those sites. Wow.