Description of π§ DASCO 476 Professional Plugging Chisel with Enhanced SEO
3/16" plugging chisel. Drop-forged from high-grade tool steel. Black finish. Polished edges. For cutting mortar out between bricks, for cornice work, and for cutting out hardened material in ex.
Bought last summer expecting to re-sand my old brick foundation. For its weight in gold. Survived all the work of removing the old grout from the foundation (except where I needed a jackhammer!). No complaints. Now about the flashing of the chimney. Plan to use it there too. A heavy duty chisel that works great for its intended purpose.
I bought this joint chisel to clean up worn mortar joints before backfilling. The chisel tip design allows for precise grout removal and reduces the likelihood of sticking which can lead to unintended movement of the bricks. This was quick and, in combination with a cold chisel, gave excellent results. An added bonus is that this bit is MADE IN the USA which is a testament to its quality. A good example of how using the right tool for the job makes a difference.
Cool little chisel. Not exactly the size I'm used to, but I lost it years ago. I would have preferred a 1/4" thickness, which is closer to the mortar joints I've encountered. The only advice I can give is to remember that your puncher is your friend. It is much easier to clean a mortar joint which has largely been drilled with closely spaced holes.You can then just poke it hole by hole.But it also depends on why you are removing the solution.I usually had to do this to make a hole drilling into