How to Use a Masonry Chisel
A masonry chisel is an invaluable tool for any building project that involves brick, stone or concrete pavers. The tool allows you to trim the materials to size and shave off any ragged edges. The masonry chisel comes in many shapes and sizes. No masonry project could be complete without it. Read on to learn more. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Draw a line on the stone where you want to make the cut. Create a perfectly straight line to make it easy to know where to place the chisel.
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Hold the masonry chisel in one hand and tap on the handle with a mashing hammer. You can cut through stone or shave off unwanted edges using this technique.
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Make repeated small, soft taps on the masonry chisel when cutting through large pieces of stone. Do this on both sides of the stone along the line you drew. Eventually the stone will break apart, but be patient. If you try to go too fast, you may end up with an uneven cut.
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Strike the masonry chisel harder for smaller objects like bricks. Use the mashing hammer, and with one good blow you should be able to cut through in a straight line.
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Tips & Warnings
Score bricks, masonry or stone before cutting. This will make the material much easier to cut and ensure a straight cut rather than a ragged cut.
Always wear safety glasses when you use a masonry chisel.
Be careful not to hit your fingers with the mashing hammer.
