West Cummington Stone & Wood

HISTORIC DEERFIELD & CRANBERRY MOON FARM

2011-04-02T09:37:00.000-07:00

In an amazing turn of events, I've accepted a position at Historic Deerfield as Restoration Craftsman.
http://www.historic-deerfield.org/ I am doing the work I love and in the period I prefer. I will be available for consultations and some side jobs. I want to thank all my loyal customers that have supported me over the years.

In addition to this new development, I am now able to work in the woods on my land and have a custom sawmill operation. Our farmstead is always improving and our flock of sheep is making strides. Please visit our farm website when you get a chance and please support us and our flock by buying our wool products.
http://www.goodwool.com/

This ewe with twin lambs is an English Leicester, an old heritage breed that is on the endangered list. To learn more about rare breeds visit the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy albc-usa.org

PLASTER MAKES PERFECT

2011-04-02T09:27:00.000-07:00

1st coat on wire lathe

2nd coat over "Scratch" coat

Floated finish

Finally getting to the little cupboard in the master bedroom

Tools of the Trade

I've plastered the entire interior of my house, finally completing the task this winter. It was a long cold winter and a good opportunity to work indoors.

1747 Brick Tavern Fireplace Preservation

2011-02-22T03:50:00.000-08:00

This unique historial tavern in the Berkshires has been preserved by committed homeowners. They asked Ernie to stablize the fireplace lintel and throat. He used salvaged wrought iron and the original bricks and lime mortar.

Soapstone Masonry Heater

2010-11-16T06:29:00.000-08:00

Flush mount brick hearth,

direct vent into existing single flue brick chimney

Cast iron door and vent

Front view of custom built soapstone masonry heater

Inquiries welcome for custom masonry heaters.

They can be built in stone or brick, with design or plain,

into existing chimneys or built into new chimneys.

Stone foundation repairs

2010-11-03T07:11:00.000-07:00

Brick floor, herringbone pattern

Rebuilding stone foundation around door jamb.

Ernie rebuilding door jamb.

Central Chimney Cooking Fireplace Restoration

2009-12-11T07:35:00.001-08:00

Templeton,Massachusetts, Private Residence

Working on the oven.

Central Chimney Mass

2009-12-01T14:40:00.000-08:00

Setting granite hearth stone

Finished fireplace with cook oven and wood storage

Exterior Contemporary Brick Chimney

2009-12-01T14:37:00.000-08:00

Celebrating the First Fire !

Field stone and granite fireplace surround

Brick with tinted mortar

Welcome to our Blog !

2009-11-30T11:15:00.001-08:00