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MASONRY
Volume 43, Number 10
October 2004
Photo courtesy of Artemis Zafopoulos Duke WISHSTONE
MASONRY
STONE
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WISHSTONE's artist and stone carver, Gabe Drueke, carves a niche in the stone industry. See page 20.
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features
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Building Stones of America: Over 50 Years of the NIST Stone Test Wall
Experts from the National Institute of Standards and Technology discuss the government's stone test wall, which studies the performance of building stone subjected to weathering.
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Pixel Power: Using a Digital Camera to Your Advantage
Mason contractors may be stocked with trowels, levels and jointers, but one tool that they may lack is a digital camera. When it comes to documenting work, before-after shots, safety issues and web site design, digital cameras are proving to be a handy addition to a mason contractor's toolbox.
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Profiling Isn't Always a Nasty Word
Are there new technologies in the pipeline for drilling? Are new bits more long-lasting than ever? What is the status of making holes in concrete and other materials on the masonry job site? We'll check out some in this article.
columns & departments
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From the Editor
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President's Message
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Government Affairs
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News
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Making the Grade
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New Products
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Legal Issues
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Marketing 101
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Guest Columnist
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