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masonry tools
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.