CRAFT; Stone Masonry...What tools should I have? [Archive] - Wizards Community

CRAFT; Stone Masonry...What tools should I have? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Metabubbles
01-01-07, 09:46 AM Sorry for such a long title for such an easy question.

I am guessing a hammer, stone chisel (but where to acquire), Light Pick, ACID (I am a dwarf so not sure if he would have it).

I am going to max out the skill so any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
RavingDork
01-01-07, 09:57 AM Sorry for such a long title for such an easy question.

I am guessing a hammer, stone chisel (but where to acquire), Light Pick, ACID (I am a dwarf so not sure if he would have it).

I am going to max out the skill so any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

Artisan's tools would be a fine start. Costs 5 gp (or 55 gp for a masterwork set) and weighs 5 lbs. You can find it in the Player's Handbook in the equipment chapter or in your local SRD online.

Here's the description for it:

Artisan’s Tools: These special tools include the items needed to pursue any craft. Without them, you have to use improvised tools (–2 penalty on Craft checks), if you can do the job at all.

Artisan’s Tools, Masterwork: These tools serve the same purpose as artisan’s tools (above), but masterwork artisan’s tools are the perfect tools for the job, so you get a +2 circumstance bonus on Craft checks made with them.

One set of artisan's tool will allow you to make ANYTHING short of alchemical and magical items.

EDIT: However, if you want to know what kind of tools a stone mason might use for flavor reasons, then here is a useful excerpt from Wikipedia.com:

Stonemasonry tools
Stonemasons use a wide variety of tools to handle and shape stone blocks & slabs (rough ashlar) into finished articles.

The basic tools for shaping the stone are a mallet, chisels, and a metal straight edge. With these one can make a flat surface - the basis of all stonemasonry.

Chisels come in a variety of sizes and shapes, dependent upon the function in which they are being used. There are different chisels for different materials and sizes of the materials being worked, for removing large amounts of material and for putting a fine finish on the stone.

The masonry trowel is used for the application of the mortar between and around the stones as they are set into place.

Today power tools such as compressed-air chisels, abrasive spinners and angle grinders are much used: these save time and money, but are hazardous and require just as much skill as the hand tools that they augment.

I hope that helps!
HauptSin
01-01-07, 09:59 AM Lots of different hammers, different sizes and types of chisels and picks, a variety of files.
If you're rich, pick up some Adamantine cutting tools to cut through the stone like butter.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Metabubbles 01-01-07, 09:46 AM	Sorry for such a long title for such an easy question. I am guessing a hammer, stone chisel (but where to acquire), Light Pick, ACID (I am a dwarf so not sure if he would have it). I am going to max out the skill so any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
RavingDork 01-01-07, 09:57 AM	Sorry for such a long title for such an easy question. I am guessing a hammer, stone chisel (but where to acquire), Light Pick, ACID (I am a dwarf so not sure if he would have it). I am going to max out the skill so any help would be appreciated! Thanks! Artisan's tools would be a fine start. Costs 5 gp (or 55 gp for a masterwork set) and weighs 5 lbs. You can find it in the Player's Handbook in the equipment chapter or in your local SRD online. Here's the description for it: Artisan’s Tools: These special tools include the items needed to pursue any craft. Without them, you have to use improvised tools (–2 penalty on Craft checks), if you can do the job at all. Artisan’s Tools, Masterwork: These tools serve the same purpose as artisan’s tools (above), but masterwork artisan’s tools are the perfect tools for the job, so you get a +2 circumstance bonus on Craft checks made with them. One set of artisan's tool will allow you to make ANYTHING short of alchemical and magical items. EDIT: However, if you want to know what kind of tools a stone mason might use for flavor reasons, then here is a useful excerpt from Wikipedia.com: Stonemasonry tools Stonemasons use a wide variety of tools to handle and shape stone blocks & slabs (rough ashlar) into finished articles. The basic tools for shaping the stone are a mallet, chisels, and a metal straight edge. With these one can make a flat surface - the basis of all stonemasonry. Chisels come in a variety of sizes and shapes, dependent upon the function in which they are being used. There are different chisels for different materials and sizes of the materials being worked, for removing large amounts of material and for putting a fine finish on the stone. The masonry trowel is used for the application of the mortar between and around the stones as they are set into place. Today power tools such as compressed-air chisels, abrasive spinners and angle grinders are much used: these save time and money, but are hazardous and require just as much skill as the hand tools that they augment. I hope that helps!
HauptSin 01-01-07, 09:59 AM	Lots of different hammers, different sizes and types of chisels and picks, a variety of files. If you're rich, pick up some Adamantine cutting tools to cut through the stone like butter.