masonry tools [2]

The purpose of masonry is to build and repair structures or to cover walls with brick, stone or concrete blocks.

joint filler

Tool whose fine blade is used to smooth noticeable joints in a facing.

hawk

Plate with a short handle, used mainly to hold mortar, plaster and coatings when applying them to a facing.

square trowel

Tool with a rectangular blade, usually used for smoothing plaster and small concrete surfaces.

mason’s trowel

Tool with a trapezoidal blade, used mainly for spreading and smoothing mortar and concrete.

blade

Slightly curved, for placing mortar on the desired spot.

handle

tang

Part of the blade extending into the handle, by which it is attached.

bricklayer’s hammer

Hammer with a long, pointed peen, used for finishing brick and stone and for removing a damaged covering.