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MARSHALLTOWN MASONRY BRICK
TROWELS
"Bricklayers and
masons use brick trowels to pick up mortar and spread it in preparation for
the next course (layer) of brick, concrete block or stone. The blade, post
and tang on all Marshalltown brick trowels are forged from a single piece
of high grade tool steel for maximum strength. Recently, after intensive
job-site research and impact studies, these trowels have been re-engineered
to provide the user the finest brick trowels available anywhere. Both wood
and DuraSoft ® handles are available on brick trowels. DuraSoft ® is a
resilient material which provides a more comfortable grip and helps reduce
fatigue. The handle rise is set for the correct "hang" and
balance. The blade is taper-ground and polished to give it the correct
flexibility. The widths at the heel are mostly between 5 and 5-1/2 inches.
The most popular length is 11 inches."
"Two shapes of brick trowels have become almost standard within the
industry. One, the Philadelphia Pattern, has a square heel, while the
other, the London Pattern, has a rounded heel which shapes the blade so
that the mortar is carried a little further forward on the blade. The
Philadelphia pattern is better suited to lay block as it allows more mortar
to be placed on the blade, while the London pattern
is designed for laying brick. The Wide London pattern is simply wider at
the heel than the London which allows for even more mortar to be scooped on
the blade."
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