I bought a new hammer drill and a couple of carbide masonry bits. I attempted to drill some test holes in limestone, but quickly wore the bits to dull knobs....
You might try drilling a pilot hole first with a 1/8" drill bit and then use a larger bit to make the final hole. Or limestone might need a hollow core ...
Hi. I'm just starting out into the wonderful world of fountains and was looking for some advice. I'm really interested in shaping my own stone for a fountain ...
Hello to the new fountain builder from Canada! One rugged, craggy rock is feather stone. It is a kind of pumice, very porous and easy to carve. I found some at...
Don't laugh. I just discovered this art and am getting ready to make my first fountain. I am researching and trying to get my stuff together. I have been ...
Welcome to the fascinating world of tabletop fountains! This is not a print magazine, but there is an ezine with monthly fountain projects (and an Archive), ...
Hi after 3 years hurrah our fountain was finished this summer. We have enjoyed it so much and had a fountain "christening " party last month.<br>One helpful ...
Hi all i've been a member here for some time i'm the founder of an unlisted yahoo club called poseypointers...you are all welcome there just send me an email...
Hi everyone, anyone seen the fall leaves yet? Anyone want to take me for a leaf-peeping drive? Oh please???<br><br><br>I wanted to let you all know that I have...
I just found this club on a random search for a place to discuss Tabletop fountains. <br><br>I just finished making my first one and am hooked. Even my family ...
Hi All. I just posted a picture of my very first creation. I used stones and shells to enhance the effect along with the Bamboo and small tea roses off to one ...
I know there are drops I can put in the water, but I also have moss and plants that need the water to survive - is there any product I can put in my fountain...
The white buildup is often caused by minerals and mineral salts dissolved in the water. Using a good water filter (I use a Pur filtration pitcher) helps...
The water in my area is hard and that white stuff builds up quickly. Protec is a liquid product developed to keep mineral deposits in solution so they don't...
hello everyone,<br> I have a question about creating a fountain about 4 to 6 foot high. Does anyone no what materials would work best? I also would like to ...
A friend saw a program on TV concerning hydrostatic water fountains which were used to create a water flow without having an electric pump?<br>I would like to...
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I am re-starting my water fountain business and I have a web site going up this time. Any advise would be great especially concerning ordering, shipping, and...
Just curious... besides the usual water fountain in a bowl or pot, what are some of the materials you folks are using to construct your fountains? Are there...
Besides free standing bowls or containers, one can carve a large feather rock so there is a depression for the pump with the tubing rising up through the back...
... feather rock so there is a depression for the pump with the tubing ... the top and down again. I haven't tried this as it seems messy with ... watered...