Restoring a piece of history with a granite road marker
In short: When a family farm discovered an antique street sign and a granite post from the 1800s, they decided to preserve them. Watch mason Mark McCullough demonstrate the precise craftsmanship required to transform these relics into a functional entrance sign.
The process involves more than simple assembly; it requires careful masonry techniques to marry the antique sign to the stone. Mark McCullough uses measuring, grinding, and drilling to secure the sign to the granite surface. To complete the look, he employs stencils and a small rotary tool to carve the street number directly into the stone, creating a permanent, classic aesthetic for the farm's entrance.
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