Home » brick-jointers-rakes » How does a brick rake work? How does a brick rake work? Chris 28th February 2020 How does a brick rake work? Shop for Brick Rakes As you drag the tool over the brickwork, the pin scrapes away the mortar. The tool’s wheels run along the surface of the bricks, guiding the pin through the mortar. The wheels also control the depth to which the tool can rake.