Things You'll Need:
- Masonry project guide
- Masonry assorted tools
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Step 1
Darby: This is a tool used in masonry. It is a trowel that can compact poured concrete and can also help level it. It comes in various lengths and is flat for helping to spread it flat.
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Step 2
Trowel: A general tool used in masonry. There are many different types of trowels and can be found in many different shapes and sizes, all usually having some sort of handle for use. A Mason's trowel is pointed while a square trowel is rectangular or squared in shape with four corners. Trowels can also come notched on the sides for shaping and placing tile.
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Step 3
Sailor/Soldier Bricks: A sailor brick is one that is used standing up. A sailor stands shoulder-to-shoulder with other sailors, with their broad sides facing. A soldier stands side-by-side with their narrow sides facing.
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Step 4
Jointer: This tool allows grooves to be set into fresh concrete. It has a handle for holding and a notch for making the grooves.
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Step 5
Hawk: This tool is a mortarboard for holding the mortar in place when working on a project. It has a handle on top of a large, flat 'board' or a flat piece for laying.
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Step 6
Green: Mortar that hasn't yet set up.
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Step 7
Rake: This is when 'green' mortar (see definition above) is being scraped out between bricks that have been already set. This is usually done for decorative purposes.
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Step 8
Mud: Mortar that is wet (or concrete that's wet). Mud-set walls are walls that are made using mortar and Dry-set are walls that are made without mortar.
