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Supplies You Will Need
1. CAST-CONCRETE WALL STONES
2. CAPSTONES
3. STEEL CAMPFIRE RING
The one we used here is from MARKSTAAR
4. 3/4-INCH DRAINAGE GRAVEL5. PATIO BASE
(stone dust)
6. MASONRY ADHESIVE
7. READY-MIX MORTAR
(if needed) to cement a natural-stone cap onto the wall. A 40-pound bag is enough.
8. CONCRETE BONDING ADDITIVE
(aka "milk") to make the mortar more flexible. -
Tools List
Tools You Will Need
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Brick hammer
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Cold chisel
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Spade
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Hoe
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Steel rake
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Tamper
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2-foot level
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4-foot level
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Mallet
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Caulk gun
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Trowel
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Grinder
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