How to Cut Brick

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use a pencil and a triangular layout square to draw a line on each side of the brick at the place it will be cut.

   Place a chisel on the brick's marked line at about a 60 degree angle.
   
   Tap the chisel gently with a brick hammer. ,, The brick set or chisel's straight side should be facing you and the side of the brick that will be used after cutting.
   
   Tilt the cutting tool's edge slightly away from the portion of brick to be discarded. , The brick should split along the chiseled groove line. ,
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   Step 2: Rest the brick on the ground or in a sand bed.

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   Step 3: Hammer the chisel gently all along the marked line

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   Step 4: alternating the chisel's angle from side to side to form a groove 1/16 inch (0.15 cm) deep all the way around the brick.

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   Step 5: Take a brick set or chisel and place its cutting edge in the chiseled groove.

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   Step 6: Hammer the brick set solidly once with the brick hammer.

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   Step 7: Use the chisel end of the brick hammer to chip off any excess remaining brick.

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