Fechino Files: Cleaning and Updating My Tool Bag

Painter's Corner: Finishing Strong

Bon Tool Co. has taken an interest in stainless steel, even obtaining a patent for its exclusive use in some finishing tools.

Tuckpointing and Repointing Tools

The latest and greatest tools for bricklayers provide more comfortable grips, increased performance and longer life spans. And, there's more good news: New bricklayer tools also offer better safety features and ergonomics, which help prevent injuries.

Tool Time: Simple Products with Plenty to Offer

Good quality carbide requires very little
sharpening and keeps a strong edge, even on the hardest of stone.

Stone Working Chisels and Hammers
GOOD QUALITY TOOLS that are developed specifically for stone masonry are much more expensive

Stone WORKING TOOLS
chase different tools for each application. The four replacement
blade sizes are fully interchangeable, allowing for complete ver-
satility on the job. Each Hubbard Jointer is assembled with a
7/8" and a 3/4" diameter

From the Editor

Made in the USA?
Tom Inglesby, editor
tom@editor7.com

I have spent the past 25 years as a journalist covering a variety of subjects. However, most of this time was on the manufacturing beat. I observed and wrote

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2002 UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS' MASONRY WORKSHOP

The University Professors™ Masonry Workshop, sponsored by the Brick Industry Association, the International Masonry Institute, the National Concrete Masonry Association Portlan

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Each and every Marshalltown brick and block-laying tool is built to exacting standards. The standards professional masons have come to rely on since 1890. The standards that make your job easier. Look for the full sel