Bobbdobalina
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Nice trio there. Multi tools are a revelation, and get you out of a tight spot.
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I don’t think I can blame that multi-tool on anyone but myself. I went looking at what people use to remove old mortar from brickwork and it looks like it can really speed up the task. I will find out tomorrow.
If people are thinking of buying into Makita there are currently two redemption promotions running;
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I've spent a physically painful 12 hours trying to remove decades of paint from exterior brickwork. Tried paint stripper but to no avail. The grey primer layer isn't affected at all. Also had a heat gun on it without any luck. Not sure wether to resort to the angle grinder next or is a multi-tool worth buying?
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paulg100
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would give an angle grinder with a wire cup a shot. Is what i used to strip garage doors back to metal before painting recently and breezed through it.
Assuming you got a decent angle grinder.
Assuming you got a decent angle grinder.
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I've got a Makita 18V angle grinder. Not sure what discs I've got (lots), not really had much cause to use it so far
acetone. soak a rag in it and apply like a poultice. should melt the paint off in less than a min.
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The paint isn't a problem, it's the grey primer that's on top of the first few layers of I'm guessing lead based paint. That primer would survive a nuclear blast
paulg100
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This is what i use with angle grinder for paint on metal, not sure if it will be as effective on brick, but maybe worth a try.
www.screwfix.com
Edit: sais for stone also in description so might be a good bet
Norton Twisted Wire Cup Brush 65mm - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. For rapid rust or paint removal and cleaning of metal and stone. Ideal for surface preparation. Can be used with most brands of angle drivers. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
Edit: sais for stone also in description so might be a good bet
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I've just ordered some similar to this and 2L of Nitromors. I think the alcohol based paint stripper I was using just doesn't work on primer.This is what i use with angle grinder for paint on metal, not sure if it will be as effective on brick, but maybe worth a try.
Norton Twisted Wire Cup Brush 65mm - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. For rapid rust or paint removal and cleaning of metal and stone. Ideal for surface preparation. Can be used with most brands of angle drivers. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
Edit: sais for stone also in description so might be a good bet
That wire brush on a grinder will damage the bricks.
there are discs for grinders that are for refaceing brick work that will get the paint off and cut a layer off the face of the bric to restore it, you’d need to re point it after too
Having had a house full of joiners and furniture fitters over recent months, I just had to get one of these:
Already earned its keep by helping me sort out an issue with our stairs, had to cut a hole in the main return step to figure out why it was sinking 8mm every time i stepped on it.
I plumped for an 18v dewalt impact/driver twin set a few months ago, so this made an ideal add on.
Already earned its keep by helping me sort out an issue with our stairs, had to cut a hole in the main return step to figure out why it was sinking 8mm every time i stepped on it.
I plumped for an 18v dewalt impact/driver twin set a few months ago, so this made an ideal add on.
I really need to get one of these - I've got some grout removal to do and think it'll pay for itself just with that job.
I bought the Makita version and the grout removale tool made light work of some bricks tidying up I needed to do, highly recommend it.
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This is my favourite torch - NEBO Big Larry 2. It has a flash light, inspection light, red light/hazard, dimming cycle and a magnetic base. Came in handy fitting my art blades recently and only about £14.
