What are the parts of a line block?
What are the parts of a line block? |
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Line block |
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Line blocks are usually made from a single piece of material, so they don’t have parts as such, but they do have some key features that are explained below. | |||
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90 degree angleAll line blocks are roughly “L” shaped and have a internal 90-degree angle so that you can easily fit them to the corner of a brick. |
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Groove for brick lineLine blocks have a groove in them so that you can attach a brick line to it. The brick line can be knotted at its end and inserted into the groove so that it remains secure when pulled taut. |
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Mason’s mate |
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Lipped edgesA mason’s mate line block has lipped edges at the top of its 90-degree angle that allow it to sit on the top corner of a brick. |
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Line hooksThe hooks on a mason’s mate line block are there so that you can attach and secure the brick line. Wrapping a little of the excess brick line around the hooks will ensure that the line remains taut. |
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SizeAlthough there are different models of line blocks, they are all roughly the same size, about 4″ x 2″ (10cm x 5cm). |
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