Sizing: Sizing is the process where we remove the extra portion of a stone by hand tools like hammer, chisel etc. It's done to give a stone to a proper shape.
Shaping: Shaping is the process where we remove the sharp sides of a stone block.
Planning: Planning is the advanced type of dressing where the stone is cleaned of all kind of irregularity.
Finishing: Finishing of stone is the process of rubbing of the stone surface by silicon carbide.
Polishing: It is the last stage if dressing and polishing are done only on marble, limestone and granite.
Chisels: Chisels are essential tools for stone dressing. They come in various sizes and shapes, such as point chisels, pitching chisels, and claw chisels. Chisels are used to cut and shape the stone by striking them with a hammer.
Hammers: Hammers are used in combination with chisels to strike and shape the stone. Different types of hammers are used, including masons' hammers, pitching hammers, and club hammers. These hammers have different weights and shapes, allowing for precise control and force during stone dressing.