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Is the brick hammer really better than a trowel for splitting? Here's what I found on a job in Nashville
I was on a patio job last month and needed to split some old pavers quick. Normally I use my trowel edge to score and snap, but I grabbed a brick hammer for a change. It split clean every time without the jagged edges I usually get. My partner swears by the trowel method for speed though. Anyone else notice the hammer gives a straighter break or am I just slow with the trowel?
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jana50913d agoMost Upvoted
Isnt it funny how the right tool for the job just clicks once you try it, like using a chefs knife instead of a butter knife? You notice that pattern everywhere once you start paying attention, like how a flathead screwdriver strips screws if you force it but a proper bit fits perfect.
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hernandez.gavin13d ago
thing is, once you notice it in masonry you start seeing it everywhere. its like the difference between a serrated knife and a straight edge in the kitchen. the serrated blade grabs and tears, the straight one just pushes through clean. same idea here. the trowel edge is meant to scoop and spread, not split. the brick hammer is designed for that one job, so it makes sense it'd give you a straighter break. its like trying to use a screwdriver as a chisel. you can make it work but theres a reason they make different tools for different tasks.
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