Masonry Magazine July 2009 Page. 20

Words: Chris Mayo
Masonry Magazine July 2009 Page. 20

Masonry Magazine July 2009 Page. 20
BY BRETT MARTIN

An inside look at the eclectic range of bricklayer's tools hitting the market.

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Tools of the Trade

Photo courtesy of Kraft Tool Co
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July 2009 www.masoncontractors.org

HIS YEAR'S NEW BRICKLAYING TOOLS FOCUS ON COMFORT, ERGONOMICS AND SIMPLICITY.

Tool companies have designed innovative new tools, improved existing tools, and are offering accessories to better serve masonry contractors.

Trow & Holden Inc. in Barre, Vt., is planning to unveil new accessories for its pneumatic tool line later this summer, says Norm Akley, company president. The line currently includes carving tools, chisel holders and comfortable grips. The new accessories will feature handles that reduce vibration while letting the user maintain superb control.

"We manufacture a line of pneumatic tools for restoration and repair work," Akley says. "Our

Trow & Holden Inc.
Air Tool Comfort Grip

Trow & Holden Inc.
Double Comfort Grips
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