How do you use a brick rake?

28th February 2020


How to use a brick rake


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		Before you begin
		Set the depth Make sure the brick rake is set up to the depth you require before you begin.

		Make sure the spade bolt is securely tightened so you do not lose the robust pin! To find out how to set the depth, see our section: How to adjust the cutting depth on a brick rake.

		Using the brick rake
		Step 1 – Grip handle Hold the brick rake handle parallel to the ‘beds’ (horizontals) of mortar.

		Step 2 – Apply pressure As you begin to move the tool, apply downward pressure to scrape away at the mortar. Try to keep a steady even pressure on the tool as you work.

		Step 3 – Along beds down perps Move the tool along the ‘beds’ and down the ‘perps’.

		Step 4 – Move side to side Move the tool from side to side as you go, scraping mortar evenly.

		Step 5 – Work your way down You should work on the higher areas first and then work down the wall when removing mortar. This way, once you have worked on an area it will remain clean.

		Wonkee Donkee’s top tip Make sure your pin is in the mortar and not on the bricks – an obvious but easy mistake to make!