Scutch Chisel

Scutch Chisel

If the mortar is lime-based, use the wood stick to scratch out the mortar.If you have to remove cement-based mortar, most experts advise against the use of an electric grinder. The grinder is quick and cheap but any operator error will cause a cut in the brickwork. One option is to use the grinder to make a cut in the centre of the mortar to weaken it for natural erosion to occur, or to make the use of a scutch easier. Another option is to use an electric drill with hammer action and a 6mm bit. Drill straight into the mortar keeping the holes about 6mm apart. Complete the task with a a scutch (or 'masons scutch holder'If the mortar is cement-based and you want a purely manula process,cement joint. Then carefully chop it out with a sharp plugging chisel.The manual process using a scutch or chisel can cope with variations in the courses more easily.r. Hit it sharply with a hammer along the centre line of the

Scutch Chisel

Scutch Chisel

Scutch Chisel

Scutch Chisel

Scutch Chisel

Scutch Chisel

Scutch Chisel

Scutch Chisel

Scutch Chisel