On a recent plumbing job, I removed the remains of an old mounting flange, lead, and oakum using a sharp cold chisel. It took only seconds and I didn’t have to waste time setting up a ...

Brick chisels should not be used for cutting stone, as they will quickly lose their edge. Some masonry chisels are designed for cutting soft stone, while others will stand up to harder use.

Step one - Examine the state of the brick you wish to expose before starting. You can do this by using the tip of a chisel or knife to chip away a small piece of the plaster, ideally in an area ...