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Bolster is a tool used to cut bricks accurately by having a wider cutting edge than the width of a brick. Brick hammers are used to cut and position bricks. Chain lewis and pin lewis are tools used to lift heavy stones, especially in stone masonry construction.

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Bolster is a tool used to cut bricks accurately by having a wider cutting edge than the width of a brick. Brick hammers are used to cut and position bricks. Chain lewis and pin lewis are tools used to lift heavy stones, especially in stone masonry construction.

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Bolster

Bolster is like chisel but it is used to cut bricks. Its cutting edge is wider than
the width of brick. It is useful for accurate cutting of bricks.

Brick Hammer
Brick hammer is used to cut the bricks and also used to push the bricks if they
come out of the course line.

Chain Lewis and Pin Lewis


Chain lewis and pin lewis are two different tools which are used to lift heavy
stones especially in the construction of stone masonry.
Circular Saw
Circular saw used to cut the wood boards, frames etc. It is used when accurate
cutting is required in less time. It is safer than hand saw.

Crowbar
Crowbar is used for digging the ground and to remove the roots of trees in the
ground, nails etc.
Drill Machine
Drill machine is used to make holes in the walls, slabs, doors, window frames
etc.

Float
Float is made of wood which is used to smoothen the plastered concrete
surface. It contains handle on its top and smooth wooden surface on its
bottom.
Gloves
Gloves are required to prevent the hands from direct contact with cement,
paints etc. and to avoid injury while using machines, tools etc.

Head Pan
Head pan is made of iron which is used to lift the excavated soil or cement or
concrete to the working site etc. it is more commonly used in construction
sites.
Jack Plane
Jack plane is used in the wood work to smoothen the surface of doors and
windows etc.

Ladder
Ladder is also required in construction works. To check slab work, to
transport material to the higher floors, to paint the walls etc.
Mason’s Square
Mason’s square is used to achieve perfect right angle at the corner of masonry
wall. It is “L” shape. First course is laid properly using Mason’s square then
based on the first, remaining layers of bricks are set out.

Measuring Tape
Measuring tape is used to check the thickness, length, widths of masonry walls,
foundation beds, excavated trenches etc.
Pick Axe
Pick axe is used to excavate the soil. It is more suitable for hard soil which is
quite difficult to dig with spade or hoe.

Plumb Bob
Plumb bob is used to check the verticality of structures. It contains a solid
metal bob connected to the end of a thread. It is also used inn surveying to
level the instrument position.
Polisher
Polisher is used to smoothen the surface of tiles, wood works etc. The
smoothening makes them shine and the process is called polishing.

Putty Knife
Putty knife is used level the putty finishing and also used to reduce the
thickness of finish when it is more thick.
Rubber Boots
During construction works, legs may damage due to contact with chemical
materials like cement or physical accidents. So, for safety rubber shoes are
required.

Safety Glasses
To prevent the eyes from dust, chemical actions of materials etc. safety glasses
should be maintained.
Safety Helmet
The safety helmet should be necessary in construction works. Any material or
structure may fall from height during construction work. So, to protect the
head from injury or any fatal accident, this safety helmet should be used.

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