For small gaps and spaces, a plugging chisel can work better than a cold chisel as the blade is not as wide and can be more easily controlled. Paring chisels are well suited to woodworking tasks requiring a high level of intricacy and precision. That’s why our jobsite solutions teams and product management teams spend every day talking to them. Even though there are many different types of mortar and brickwork, the tools and methods needed to rake out old mortar are very similar and can be applied to most applications with a few small adjustments.

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Hirschmann N6R EF and N11R EF Round PG11 Cable Sockets – Hirschmann 932 630-106, An 11 + PE multipin round connector conforming to DDIN 43651 standard. The SDS plus Mortar Raking Chisel has two thicknesses to fit all standard mortar joints and to ensure precise fit between bricks.The scored area should be chipped away until the wood inside the outline has been extracted to the required level. However, care should be taken as there are multiple subtypes of woodworking chisel available and it is important to select the right type for your requirements. The masonry chisel should be set at a perpendicular level of 90 degrees for precise entry into the brick or stone. It is common for tools of varying sizes to be used on a single project as large chisels can be used initially before smaller tools are used as the project progresses. You will need to plunge the cutting disc in the center of the perp and be careful not to touch the course of bricks above or below otherwise the disc will cut into the brick as well and start to make things look messy.

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To make a small indentation when working with wood, the chisel should be positioned at a 90-degree angle. When you come to rake out the vertical joints between the bricks, which are often referred to as the ’Perps’ (which is short for perpendicular), the disc of a 9” angle grinder is bigger than the 4” (102mm) height of a standard brick. The mallet can then firmly strike in the centre of the scoreline, repeating the process until there is an even break.A good rule is to rake out about 3/4 of an inch, or between 15mm – 20mm of the old mortar, this will be roughly the length between the tip of your index finger and the first knuckle joint. Mortar rakes for angle grinders are available in 100mm lengths which allows the bit to cut all of the mortar away. You can even use an old flat-bladed screwdriver to rake out old mortar but these are not as good or as fast as using a hardened chisel which is made for the job. This type of chisel also includes a handle to protect the user, as these tools are relatively heavy.