| If you are interested in installing your very own | | | | #3. Shovels, Hoes, Gloves - In order to dig out your |
| flagstone patio, you need a variety of tools that will | | | | flagstone patio, you will need a variety of shovels |
| come in handy. You will also need to calculate the | | | | and hoes. Be sure to get heavy duty ones that can |
| total cost of your project, and how long you think it | | | | withstand hard ground. |
| will take. Below is a list of tools that you will need to | | | | #4. Masonry Saw - When installing large flagstone, a |
| get started with your flagstone project. | | | | masonry saw may be needed to cut the large pieces |
| #1. Chisels - Chisels are used to cut your flagstone | | | | of flagstone. Remember to always wear safety |
| exactly how you want it. Make sure that you get a | | | | goggles and turn of your saw when you are not |
| standard chisel and also a larger chisel for larger | | | | using it. |
| flagstone. This will allow you to break your flagstone | | | | This should get your started installing your very own |
| and also make adjustments along the way. | | | | flagstone patio. If you do not have these tools, this |
| #2. Level And Chalk Line - A level will be used to | | | | should be your first task. Go to a local hardware |
| level out your flagstone pieces. The last thing you | | | | store or even borrow tools from your neighbor. The |
| want is someone tripping over one piece of flagstone | | | | faster you get organized, the more time you will |
| as they walk across it. | | | | have to install and perfect your flagstone project. |