What is a fluted plugging chisel?
What is a (fluted) plugging chisel? |
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The (fluted) plugging chisel is designed for removing old mortar from brickwork during a process known as “repointing”.
The tool is shaped to facilitate this, and the“flute” (grooved part) of the chisel is designed to allow any remains to be removed. |
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How much mortar do you need to remove? |
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Exactly how much mortar needs to be removed will depend on the job at hand. As a general rule, you should remove the mortar until you have a space double the width of the gap between bricks (known as the joint). | |||
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Some cold chisels are made from steel which is simply not suitable for cutting through all metals. Instead, these may be useful for removing old mortar. | |||
