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Because of the lack of published trowel and masonry tool histories, the information here is based on other sources that may be less reliable and certainly are incomplete. These include eBay and tools that I purchase myself that are the starting points for my research. I will write what I know as I learn it. If what you read here interests you, please check back often and look for revisions and corrections. Scanned catalogs are on Archive.org as pdf files. A few are links to other websites. Your photos and information are welcome. Please click on any picture to enlarge it. Comments are welcome, but any with links will be deleted as possible spam.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Tuck Pointers, Finger Trowels, or Window Trowels

Tuck pointers or tuck pointing trowels (USA) or finger or window trowels (UK) are the smallest and least versatile masonry trowels. However, they are essential for their task, to fill a joint with mortar when doing repair work. Since tuck pointers must go inside joints of any width, the trowels are made in widths of 1/8" increments from 1/4" to 1", plus a narrow 3/16". The best tuck pointers are forged from one piece of steel and taper ground.

YouTube - Tuck Pointing

Marshalltown 3/8" tuck pointer
            
Spear & Jackson 1/4" finger trowel
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