Removal of lime mortar

Scutch chisel and depeneding how soft mortar is ypu can literally scarpe out with a screw driver. Hammer and scutch by hand.

I suppose the first question ought to be why are you wanting to remove the lime mortar ? Lime allows the building to breathe and allows movement which internal prevents cracking. Working with the original building is always better than trying to fight it. Best wishes Lee Davidson RIBA

Try wire brush.

Hi, yes we usually follow SPAB guidelines therefore we always use hammers, seaming chisels and scutch chisels to rake out the mortar, scutch chisel works on all various joint sizes, seaming chisel helps break out any cement without doing damage.

I would use a Mortar pick , best tool for the job in my opinion

Had plenty of experience, with being a heritage Mason. I usually use, plugging chisel&hammer or pick hammer.

• Plugging chisel (narrow & wide) • Joint raker (manual type) • Tungsten-carbide hand rakes • Small cold chisels • Pointing irons • Lump hammer or small club hammer • Stiff brushes (non-metal or soft wire) • Vacuum or hand brush for dust

I’ve personally always used a plugging chisel and lump hammer, depending on how much there’s to do and size of the joints can always use a small kango with a pointy chisel bit but on a low setting. Seems to help alot and does the job.

Hi. Most experienced I use it rely on a small kit, chosen to match varying joint sizes: Plugging chisel narrow, long blademain workhorse Small cold chisel for wider joints Tungsten-carbide tipped hand raker useful where mortar is harder Old screwdriver masonry pick surprisingly effective in soft lime Stiff bristle brush for cleaning out joints