Masonry Tools

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PRESENTATION
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WELL BEGIN INTRODUCING THE MEASURING TOOLS USED
FOR BASIC MASONRY
WELCOME TO NJRBC1 TRAINING
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CLICK ON THE FIRST TOOL BELOW TO BEGIN THE
PRESENTATION
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A Tape Measure is a flexible metal ribbon wound
within a spring loaded case inscribed with
measurements, generally in feet, inches and
fractions of inches.
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A Brick Ruler has standard markings of feet and
inches on one side, and a series of marks on the
other side that help calculate the spacing of
bricks.
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A Brick Ruler has standard markings of feet and
inches on one side, and a series of marks on the
other side that help calculate the spacing of
bricks.
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The Square is used to measure out right angles or
to measure angles.
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The Square is used to measure out right angles or
to measure angles.
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Levels are used to indicate whether a surface is
level (horizontal) or plumb (vertical).
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Levels are used to indicate whether a surface is
level (horizontal) or plumb (vertical).
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A Line Level is designed to hang on a masons
line allowing to level the line.
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A Line Level is designed to hang on a masons
line allowing to level the line.
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A Plumb Bob is a weighted tool with pointed tip
that is suspended by a string and used to ensure
vertical alignment (plumb).
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A Plumb Bob is a weighted tool with pointed tip
that is suspended by a string and used to ensure
vertical alignment (plumb).
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WELL DONE!!!
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TOOLS.
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The Masons Line is used as a guide allowing for
greater accuracy and faster laying of blocks and
bricks.
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The Masons Line is used as a guide allowing for
greater accuracy and faster laying of blocks and
bricks.
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Wooden Line Blocks are used for holding the
masons line on blocks and bricks.
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Wooden Line Blocks are used for holding the
masons line on blocks and bricks.
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The 6 by 8 Line Stretcher is used for holding the
masons line on standard sized blocks and bricks.
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The 6 by 8 Line Stretcher is used for holding the
masons line on standard sized blocks and bricks.
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An Adjustable Line Stretcher is used for holding
the masons line on irregular sized walls.
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An Adjustable Line Stretcher is used for holding
the masons line on irregular sized walls.
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A Chalk Line is used for making long, straight
lines on a flat surface chalk powder marks the
material. Blue powder is temporary, while Red
powder is permanent.
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A Chalk Line is used for making long, straight
lines on a flat surface chalk powder marks the
material. Blue powder is temporary, while Red
powder is permanent.
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GREAT JOB!!!
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WORKING TOOLS.
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A Brick Trowel is used to pickup and spread the
mortar on blocks and bricks.
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A Gauging Trowel is used for mixing small
quantities of mortar.
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A Gauging Trowel is used for mixing small
quantities of mortar.
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The Jointer is used to finish a mortar joint
between blocks or bricks.
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The Jointer is used to finish a mortar joint
between blocks or bricks.
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A Tuck Pointer is used for neatly packing mortar
between bricks and blocks when repairing mortar
joints.
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A Tuck Pointer is used for neatly packing mortar
between bricks and blocks when repairing mortar
joints.
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A Margin Trowel is a flat-nosed trowel used to
work mortar in tight spaces.
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A Margin Trowel is a flat-nosed trowel used to
work mortar in tight spaces.
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WELL DONE!!!
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IF YOU WANT TO REVIEW CHOOSE ONE OF THE ICONS
BELOW
IF NOT CLICK THE ARROW TO CONTINUE TO THE MIXING
TOOLS.
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The Wheel Barrel is used to mix and transport
masonry materials.
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The Wheel Barrel is used to mix and transport
masonry materials.
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A Mortar Pan is used for mixing and dispensing
mortar.
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A Mortar Pan is used for mixing and dispensing
mortar.
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A Mortar Hoe is used for hand mixing mortar or
concrete.
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A Mortar Hoe is used for hand mixing mortar or
concrete.
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Shovels are used for moving, measuring and mixing
masonry materials.
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Shovels are used for moving, measuring and mixing
masonry materials.
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A Concrete Mixer combines cement, aggregate such
as sand or gravel, and water to form concrete. 
It uses a revolving drum to mix the components.
It can be used to mix mortar.
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A Concrete Mixer combines cement, aggregate such
as sand or gravel, and water to form concrete. 
It uses a revolving drum to mix the components.
It can be used to mix mortar.
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A Mortar Mixer combines cement, sand, and water
to form mortar. It uses a stationary drum and
revolving paddles to mix the components. It
cannot be used to mix concrete.
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A Mortar Mixer combines cement, sand, and water
to form mortar. It uses a stationary drum and
revolving paddles to mix the components. It
cannot be used to mix concrete.
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WELL DONE!!!
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WORKING Part I
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An Aluminum Placer is used for pushing and
pulling concrete into place.
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An Aluminum Placer is used for pushing and
pulling concrete into place.
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A Screed is a long, straight board that is
dragged across the top of the wet cement to
ensure that it is level with the edges of the
form.
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A Screed is a long, straight board that is
dragged across the top of the wet cement to
ensure that it is level with the edges of the
form.
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A Float is used for leveling and smoothing
concrete prior to final finishing. It can be made
of wood, fiberglass, aluminum or magnesium.
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A Float is used for leveling and smoothing
concrete prior to final finishing. It can be made
of wood, fiberglass, aluminum or magnesium.
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A Tapered Darby is used to level and smooth
concrete prior to final finishing.
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A Tapered Darby is used to level and smooth
concrete prior to final finishing.
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The Bull Float is used for leveling large areas
prior to final finishing.
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The Bull Float is used for leveling large areas
prior to final finishing.
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WELL DONE!!!
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WORKING Part II.
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Steel Trowels look similar to hand floats, except
the blades are thinner and the handles are open
rather than closed. They are used to give
concrete a smooth finish.
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Steel Trowels look similar to hand floats, except
the blades are thinner and the handles are open
rather than closed. They are used to give
concrete a smooth finish.
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An Edger makes a curved lip around the concrete
surface to prevent edges from chipping off.
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An Edger makes a curved lip around the concrete
surface to prevent edges from chipping off.
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A Groover is used to make a groove in the
concrete to help control cracking.
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A Groover is used to make a groove in the
concrete to help control cracking.
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The Concrete Broom is used for applying a
non-skid finish to finished concrete.
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The Concrete Broom is used for applying a
non-skid finish to finished concrete.
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WELL DONE!!!
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TOOLS.
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A Masonry Hammer has one flat end which is used
like a hammer. The other end is sharp, like a
small chisel and is used to make a cutting line
around the masonry to be split.
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A Masonry Hammer has one flat end which is used
like a hammer. The other end is sharp, like a
small chisel and is used to make a cutting line
around the masonry to be split.
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The Brick Chisel is used when theres a larger
quantity of blocks or bricks to split. 
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The Brick Chisel is used when theres a larger
quantity of blocks or bricks to split. 
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A Mash Hammer is a short handled heavy hammer
used with the brick chisel.
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A Mash Hammer is a short handled heavy hammer
used with the brick chisel.
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A Concrete Rub Brick is used for removing form
marks from concrete and smoothing or dressing
down concrete.
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A Concrete Rub Brick is used for removing form
marks from concrete and smoothing or dressing
down concrete.
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The Masonry Brush is used to clean tools and
finished walls of cement splatter.
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The Masonry Brush is used to clean tools and
finished walls of cement splatter.
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YOU HAVE FINISHED!!!
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END OF SAMPLE PRESENTATION
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GROUP 1
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A Tape Measure is a flexible metal ribbon wound
within a spring loaded case inscribed with
measurements, generally in feet, inches and
fractions of inches.
(Click on the film reel below to view video)
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Click anywhere in the box to start
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A Brick Ruler has standard markings of feet and
inches on one side, and a series of marks on the
other side that help calculate the spacing of
bricks.
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The Square is used to measure out right angles or
to measure angles.
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Levels are used to indicate whether a surface is
level (horizontal) or plumb (vertical)
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A Line Level is designed to hang on a masons
line allowing to level the line.
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A Plumb Bob is a weighted tool with pointed tip
that is suspended by a string and used to ensure
vertical alignment (plumb).
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GROUP 2
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The Masons Line is used as a guide allowing for
greater accuracy and faster laying of blocks and
bricks.
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Wooden Line Blocks are used for holding the
masons line on blocks and bricks.
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The 6 by 8 Line Stretcher is used for holding the
masons line on standard sized blocks and bricks.
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An Adjustable Line Stretcher is used for holding
the masons line on irregular sized walls.
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The Chalk Line is used for making long, straight
lines on a flat surface chalk powder marks the
material. Blue powder is temporary, while Red
powder is permanent.
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GROUP 3
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A Brick Trowel is used to pickup and spread the
mortar on blocks and bricks.
(Click on the film reel below to view video)
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Click anywhere in the box to start
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A Gauging Trowel is used for mixing small
quantities of mortar.
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The Jointer is used to finish a mortar joint
between blocks or bricks.
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A Tuck Pointer is used for neatly packing mortar
between bricks and blocks when repairing mortar
joints.
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A Margin Trowel is a flat-nosed trowel used to
work mortar in tight spaces.
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GROUP 4
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The Wheel Barrel is used to mix and transport
masonry materials.
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A Mortar pan is used for mixing and dispensing
mortar.
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A Mortar Hoe is used for hand mixing mortar or
concrete.
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Shovels are used for moving, measuring and mixing
masonry materials.
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A Concrete Mixer combines cement, aggregate such
as sand or gravel, and water to form concrete. 
It uses a revolving drum to mix the components.
It can be used to mix mortar.
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A Mortar Mixer combines cement, sand, and water
to form mortar. It uses a stationary drum and
revolving paddles to mix the components. It
cannot be used to mix concrete.
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GROUP 5
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An Aluminum Placer is used for pushing and
pulling concrete into place.
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A Screed is a long, straight board that is
dragged across the top of the wet cement to
ensure that it is level with the edges of the
form.
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A Float is used for leveling and smoothing
concrete prior to final finishing. It can be made
of wood, fiberglass, aluminum or magnesium.
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A Tapered Darby is used to level and smooth
concrete prior to final finishing.
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The Bull Float is used for leveling large areas
prior to final finishing.
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GROUP 6
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Steel trowels look similar to hand floats, except
the blades are thinner and the handles are open
rather than closed. They are used to give
concrete a smooth finish.
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An Edger makes a curved lip around the concrete
surface to prevent edges from chipping off.
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A Groover is used to make a groove in the
concrete to help control cracking.
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The Concrete Broom is used for applying a
non-skid finish to finished concrete.
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GROUP 7
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A Masonry Hammer has one flat end which is used
like a hammer. The other end is sharp, like a
small chisel and is used to make a cutting line
around the masonry to be split.
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The Brick Chisel is used when theres a larger
quantity of blocks or bricks to split. 
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A Mash Hammer is a short handled heavy hammer
used with the brick chisel.
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A Concrete Rub Brick is used for removing form
marks from concrete and smoothing or dressing
down concrete.
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The Masonry Brush is used to clean tools and
finished walls of cement splatter.
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