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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonemason%27s_hammer '''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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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. | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 13:56, 14 May 2016
Description
Brick Hammers (aka Mason's Hammers or by Geologists as Rock Hammers) these have one flat hammer face and one chisel edge.
Features and 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.
