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Title: Any bricklayers here?
Post by warreng on Jul 5^th, 2005, 1:19pm

just want your opinions on this -

http://www.wallmaster.co.uk/pages/Intro_to_Wallmaster.htm

its a bricklaying tool thats supposed to do prcise bricklaying and it looks good from what they show on this site, just want an experts opinion...btw im currently learning bricklaying....

Title: Re: Any bricklayers here?
Post by JerryD on Jul 5^th, 2005, 5:45pm

If you're learning bricklaying (properly) then forget any of these systems. There are several variations on this theme, all aimed at the guy "who hasn't a clue".

Those pictures on their website show excellent brickwork, nicely jointed so NO WAY was any of that done as a first attempt at bricklaying.

I spent 3 years going to college (evenings) plus now over 30 years experience and there is a lot more to bricklaying than just bedding the bricks.

However, for a few quid you could get one of these gadgets and prove me wrong........... ;)

Title: Re: Any bricklayers here?
Post by PowerTool on Jul 5^th, 2005, 11:23pm

As a complete novice at bricklaying,I bought a "Bricky" tool for building my new workshop earlier this year.
Quite pleased with the results,but other bricklaying (garden walls and similar) I have done since,I have done without it.
So I think all these "tools" serve the same purpose - if you have no experience,they will give you enough confidence with bricks and mortar to do it the traditional way (which I think is a better job/finish)

So they have there place,but only in the DIY market.