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Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying

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Unit 102: Contribute to setting out and building masonry structures up to damp proof course




List of tools to help contribute to unit 102Example of tools/equipment and uses

Brickwork trowelBrickwork trowel Used to lay bricks and blocks

Spirit level Used to transfer a level

Tape measure Used to measure lengths

Carpentry saw Used to cut timber for profiles

Club hammer Used to drive pegs into groundCraft knife Used to cut ranging line

Builder’s square Used to check right angles




Bricklaying and blocklaying trowel

The most common form of laying trowel is the 250mm long-bladed.

This trowel is suitable for laying the bed and perpend for all brickwork and blockwork.




Brick and block spirit levels

Spirit levels come in many different sizes. The most common is the 1.2m. All levels need to be robust and strong enough to withstand daily use.




Brick and block hammers (1)

A club hammer is the one hammer that will provide enough weight to cut both bricks and blocks.

Club hammers must be used in conjunction with a brick bolster.




Brick and block hammers (2)

Additional hammers are used in both brickwork and blockwork.

The brick hammer has a single blade used to remove large protrusions from cut bricks and blocks.

The scutch hammer has fixed combs used to dress small protrusions from bricks and blocks.




Tape measure and craft knife

Tape measures come in many different sizes. Setting out, on the whole, is carried out using 5m, 8m, and up to 30m tapes.

Craft knives must be retractable for safety. This knife is used to cut ranging lines.




Carpentry saw and claw hammer

Carpentry saws are required to cut timber pegs and rails to form wooden profiles.

A claw hammer is used to fix together the members of the profiles. Once the pegs are driven into the ground, the rails can be fixed using nails and the claw hammer.




Sledge hammer

Sledge hammers can be very useful when trying to drive pegs into ground that may be a little hard. Sledge hammers can also be used with metal pegs.




Bolster

A brick or block bolster is used to cut both items.The bolster is used with a club hammer. A tip to remember is that the blade must be the same width as the bricks or blocks it is cutting.




Line and pins

A line and pins are very useful to help maintain level.Plastic corner blocks are great for fixing a ready at hand line on a wall.




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