jointing tool

982,458: Saw jointing tool. Patent awarded to Dorsey G.

Rub off the edges with either a jointing tool, or some 15mm copper pipe by dragging it along the joints to give a smooth curved surface in the mortar.

Use a jointing tool to rake out any loose or flaking mortar from the surrounding joints.

Hence, a jointing tool that helps reduce clamping force is developed as an alternative.

Start by emptying the compound on a clean board and lightly rake it over to let air get into it, then brush the compound into the joints and compact it with a jointing tool. Leave it to dry for six hours, sweeping off any residue left on the paving immediately.

sledgehammer, a stiff brush like a whisk broom; a trowel for mixing and holding the mortar, a plastic tub or wheelbarrow for mixing the mortar in; a pointing tool for getting the mortar into the joints; a rake or jointing tool to match the existing mortar joint shape, and a stiff-bristle scrub brush to sweep away excess mortar.

The tools you'll need: Hammer, wood chisel and panel saw (to get the old window out); a brick trowel; pointing trowel; some string; a few masonry nails; a club hammer; a bolster (for cutting bricks); a hammer drill with a masonry bit; a shovel; a bucket; an area for knocking up mortar; a jointing tool, or a small piece of 15mm copper pipe; a soft brush - paint brush or dustpan brush will be fine; PPE Gloves, and goggles.

Use the trowel or a jointing tool to shape the mortar.