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Monday, March 24, 2014

Right Handed and Left Handed Brick Trowels

Historically, some manufacturers offered brick trowels in right and left handed versions. A right handed trowel is for a right handed user. As the trowel is held, the right edge is curved more than the left edge. The left handed trowel is the reverse.

Disston right handed wide London brick trowel 

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  1. UnknownFebruary 16, 2019 at 9:40 AM

    There are some companies in U.K. still offering a handed trowel. Spears & Jackson is one that comes to mind.

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