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My brother thinks old-school stonemasonry is best, but I disagree
My brother and I run our family's stonemasonry shop, and he's all about using only the tools and methods our dad taught us. I get that tradition is important, but sticking to hand chisels for every cut is slowing us down, lmao. Last week, we had a fireplace project where I suggested a wet saw for the granite, but he said it takes away from the craft. We spent hours extra, and the client noticed the delay. I respect his dedication, but other shops are finishing jobs faster with modern gear and still doing quality work. Our arguments about this are starting to affect our teamwork, and it's tough seeing family tension over tools. I think we can honor the past while adopting new ways to stay competitive. Maybe it's just me, but blending old skills with new tech seems like the smart move.
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robertr861mo agoMost Upvoted
Wait, what if the problem isn't the tools but how you talk about the work with customers? Some clients will actually pay more for hand done pieces if they understand the skill involved. Without that story, they just see the delay and might hire someone else next time.
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