bricklaying (rolling the mortar)
Below are some images to give youan idea as to throw out (roll the mortar) for the bed.
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Cut some mortar from the pile on the spot board and turn over a couple of times |
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When you have turned the mortar you will notice a resemblance to a pasty, scoop up the turned mortar |
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Diagonally pull back from the edge of the board quickly |
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Spreading out the mortar |
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After you spread out approx the length of 2 - 3 bricks, run your trowel through the centre of the mix with a small jerkin movement, as in the picture |
Bricklaying Tutorial Links:
- bricklaying tutorial (How to set out and gauge your brickwork)
- bricklaying tutorial (Rules for cavity insulation)
- bricklaying tutorial (Foundations for a garden wall)
- bricklaying tutorial (cutting bricks)
- bricklaying tutorial (rolling the mortar)
- bricklaying tutorial (buttering up the perp)
- bricklaying tutorial (pointing)
- bricklaying tutorial (exercise)
- bricklaying tutorial (garden wall English bond)
- bricklaying tutorial (porches and extensions)
- bricklaying tutorial (porches and extensions part 2)
- bricklaying tutorial (porches and extensions part 3)
- bricklaying tutorial (porches and extensions part 4)
- bricklaying tutorial (porches and extensions part 5)
- bricklaying tutorial (Building materials)
- bricklaying tutorial (How to set out for a house)
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