Interesting stuff. Here in the Intermountain West we call the Convex Jointer a Round Jointer and the Skate Jointer a Rake. I worked in brick and stone masonry for 7 years and never even saw or heard of a Rat's Tail or the Concave Jointer.
Your skate jointer is called a mortar rake in the UK and is mainly used to rake out the mortar from joints before repointing as well as the use you showed.
@@kierenboimufc5940 That's true, there are different names for it in the UK, but that is it's main one in every tool catalogue for many decades. Also depends on your age and location.
Sio yes I would. If u do others there chances for water or dirt to sit on that joint. You want your masonry wall the shed the water and moisture. A raked joint is the worst actually and seems to be he most popular but it makes a ledge for moisture to just sit on.
Ty Smith you could use a sealer. We’ve used them on natural stone showers. There are sealers and enhancers but your just looking for a sealer. It would be expensive. I would buy a small jug and do a test spot in a place that wouldn’t be seen much. Like near the floor behind the couch. Or u might just have to take a shop vac with a Brussel head and scrub the masonry wall to get all the little pieces off. Hopes this helps.
SuperSUP and an old paint brush works amazing ! No sense buying a special “ masonry brush” when u can go to the dollar store and get a hand full of paint brushes for the price of one masonry brush.
I wouldn't call that sample board very neat, most of the brick arris's have mortar stains, due to being jointed too soon or the bricks were too damp in the first place.
Interesting stuff. Here in the Intermountain West we call the Convex Jointer a Round Jointer and the Skate Jointer a Rake. I worked in brick and stone masonry for 7 years and never even saw or heard of a Rat's Tail or the Concave Jointer.
In the UK we call the skate jointer a mortar rake and mainly use it to rake out mortar from the joints before repointing.
The Rat's Tail jointer I have was called a Bull's Horn jointer where I purchased it.
@@davidmarsden9800 do you we’re we are in the uk we’re call it a chariot as it sort of looks like one lol
Good info but I wish the film editor had allowed a close up shot to linger on the joint created by each tool.
Your skate jointer is called a mortar rake in the UK and is mainly used to rake out the mortar from joints before repointing as well as the use you showed.
Depends we’re your from
@@kierenboimufc5940 That's true, there are different names for it in the UK, but that is it's main one in every tool catalogue for many decades.
Also depends on your age and location.
@@davidmarsden9800 Kent I think we all have nick names for tools don’t we like Gary neveille ( level) lol
@@kierenboimufc5940 yeah, every trade does, great old tradition that.
@@davidmarsden9800 rain dance is my best it’s good when it works lol
I was a Home Builder in Kentucky, to me a grapevine joint looks the best especially on traditional homes.
Idiot
I love “this old house” can’t thank you enough for all the great information and I’ve learned so much 👍👍
My father, a second generation mason contractor didn't " joint up a wall". He used the term strike up ???
We'd call it 'pointing' or more likely 'face up' here in the UK.
Different terms for things in different areas and across time.
Actually our most common term would be 'iron' up the wall, as UK brickies used to use half round solid bars of steel/iron.
Very good information !!!
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Very informative, thanks.
Would you use the convex one on a concrete cinder block foundation?
Sio yes I would. If u do others there chances for water or dirt to sit on that joint. You want your masonry wall the shed the water and moisture. A raked joint is the worst actually and seems to be he most popular but it makes a ledge for moisture to just sit on.
Amazing video
great video!!
Thanks!!!
Anyone know what I can use to seal interior brick in our house living room to stop the dust coming off it?
Ty Smith you could use a sealer. We’ve used them on natural stone showers. There are sealers and enhancers but your just looking for a sealer. It would be expensive. I would buy a small jug and do a test spot in a place that wouldn’t be seen much. Like near the floor behind the couch. Or u might just have to take a shop vac with a Brussel head and scrub the masonry wall to get all the little pieces off. Hopes this helps.
Many thanks for the reply. Will give it a go. Would they sell this at places like Home Depot?
Hi TOH, 21st thumbs up , I enjoy watching your uploads ! 👍😊🛠
I always called it "tooling the joint".....wtf do I know....
I'm a simple man. I use a tablespoon to joint a brick wall. 😁
SuperSUP and an old paint brush works amazing ! No sense buying a special “ masonry brush” when u can go to the dollar store and get a hand full of paint brushes for the price of one masonry brush.
I wouldn't call that sample board very neat, most of the brick arris's have mortar stains, due to being jointed too soon or the bricks were too damp in the first place.
HELL, USE YOUR FINGER
Ouch
I don't think he knows what he's talking about