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Brick Hammers (aka Mason's Hammers or by Geologists as Rock Hammers) these have one flat hammer face and one chisel edge.

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Uses

They are commonly used to cut a brick or piece of rock to size. Make light blows with the chisel-end all the way around the block or brick and then a sharp blow with the hammer end will give a clean cut.


Safety Point! Wear eye protection and work gloves when working with masonry.


DT Online Buyers' Guide
  • Brick Hammers between 1lb and 1.5lb weight (450g to 700g) are suitable for school use. Heavier hammers are available but may be difficult for students to handle and control safely.
  • Brick Hammers are available also with a Scutch Comb Chisel at one end which can be used for shaping brick and masonry.
Silverline HA65B Tubular Shaft Brick Hammer, 16 oz Draper Expert 00353 450 g Bricklayer's Hammer with Tubular Steel Shaft Draper Expert 13964 560 g Bricklayers Hammer with Tubular Steel Shaft C.K T4232 16 Brick Hammer Stanley 1-54-022 FatMax AntiVibe Brick Hammer, 20 oz Vaughan ABL24 680g Brick Hammer with Steel Handle
Silverline HA65B Tubular Shaft Brick Hammer, 16 oz Draper Expert 00353 450 g Bricklayer's Hammer with Tubular Steel Shaft Draper Expert 13964 560 g Bricklayers Hammer with Tubular Steel Shaft C.K T4232 16 Brick Hammer Stanley 1-54-022 FatMax AntiVibe Brick Hammer, 20 oz Vaughan ABL24 680g Brick Hammer with Steel Handle