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by Vladimir Manik 20 May 2025 0 comments

How to Speed Up Mortar Raking & Wall Repairs With Mortar Raking Tool

Tired of brickwork jobs dragging on for hours, creating clouds of dust and damaging surrounding bricks? If you're in the construction or renovation business, there's a faster, cleaner, and more cost-efficient way to work - and it's all thanks to My Tool Expert mortar rake for grinder.

In this post, we’ll show you how My Tool Expert’s mortar raking tool system can transform everyday masonry tasks like mortar raking, air brick fitting, lead flashing, and more. Whether you’re a builder, contractor, or heritage restoration expert, these mortar raking tools are engineered to save you time, reduce costs, and keep your work precise and professional.


What are Mortar Rake Bits (and Why Should You Care)?

Mortar rake bit use a grinder-fitted system to precisely remove mortar or create slots in brickwork. Compared to conventional tools like chisels or Arbortech saws, mortar raking bit are faster, create no dust, and avoid collateral damage.

Instead of struggling with slow, outdated methods, mortar rake bit cut vertically and horizontally at controlled depths with near-zero vibration. That means safer work, cleaner results, and faster project turnaround.


Construction Jobs Made Easy with My Tool Expert Mortar Raking Bits

1. Mortar Raking / Raking Out Mortar

Remove old mortar from brickwork quickly and cleanly. My Tool Expert bits cut both vertical and horizontal joints at up to 1.5 metres per minute - all without damaging the surrounding brick.

  • Cost: ~48p per metre

  • Key benefits: Dust-free, fast, and universally compatible with 4.5" and 5" grinders

multi tool mortar rake

2. Air Brick Installation

Skip the hammer and chisel. My Tool Expert 100mm mortar rake simplifies brick removal and reinstallation for air vent fitting:

  • Raking out mortar around the brick
  • Remove the brick
  • Fit and grout the new air brick

Time saved: ~4 minutes per brick

Cost: ~34p per brick

3. Concealing External Cables

Create tidy, invisible routes for security and aerial cables. Just rout an 8–10 mm groove, insert the cable, and cover with mortar. It’s that simple.

    • Speed: Up to 1.5 metres per minute

    • Applications: Cable trunking, external wiring, CCTV systems

4. Lead Flashings & Roof Work

Installing step flashings or tying in lead flashing? Use My Tool Expert diamond mortar rake to rout 6mm or 8mm joints at precise depth, ready for quick installation.

  • Speed: Up to 2 metres per minute
  • No mess: No dust or structural damage

mortar joint rake

5. Crack Repair / Stitching

Perfect for structural repairs, My Tool Expert M14 mortar rake bits make clean horizontal or vertical cuts for inserting crack stitching rods or helix bars:

    1. Rake out the slot

    2. Insert tie bar

    3. Grout and finish

  • Fast: Up to 1.5 metres per minute

  • Non-invasive: Maintains brick integrity

6. Damp Proof Courses

Whether routing by grinder or sabre saw, My Tool Expert mortar rake drill bit allows clean, 103mm-deep horizontal cuts for inserting DPM membranes.

  • Cost-effective: ~54p to 85p per metre
  • Precise: Selectable depth and width

7. Brick Wall Repairs & Restoration

When working on heritage buildings, routing allows the safe removal of individual bricks or stones. You can even flip and reuse the original material for perfect colour matching.

  • Preservation-ready: 100% dust-free and precise
  • Restoration focus: Ideal for conservation work


Key Takeaway

If you're in construction, masonry, or property restoration, My Tool Expert mortar raking pins give you unmatched control, speed, and cost-efficiency. From damp coursing to air bricks, this tool set is designed to replace unreliable, outdated methods with precision and ease.

Get the job done right - with My Tool Expert Mortar Raking Bits.

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