Bosch Mortar Removal Knife
Bosch Mortar Knife Employs Industry-First Design for Mortar-Removal Precision, Increased Speed
Blunt tip delivers deeper plunge while protecting brick, block and stone; sharpened blade edge cuts mortar and removes debris faster
Note from Tool Skool: We got a look at this mortar knife accessory at World of Concrete last week, and hope to actually get to try it out and put it to the test in the Tool Skool lab (not really a lab, but on a jobsite)! But before we do, we thought you might be interested in reading what Bosch has to say about this niche, yet much-needed accessory! Here's the news release from Bosch:
Las Vegas, Nev., January 21, 2014 - Mortar removal between sensitive brick, block and stone can be a difficult and time-consuming task, even for the seasoned pro. But masons, contractors and architects just got some tuckpointing relief with the introduction of the Bosch mortar knife, a mortar-removal tool for SDS-plus® rotary hammers that's both more precise and faster than any current mortar-removal options that include flat chisels not optimized for tuckpointing applications.
The knife's Precision Plunge Tip is based on a unique design that combines a blunt point with a sharpened knife edge. The Bosch mortar knife has an 8-inch working length that allows it to plunge deep into mortar while a sharp straight edge cuts away debris quickly and easily without jamming. Mortar knife widths of 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch ensure precise fit between brick, block and stone - with a reduced risk of damage.
"The mortar knife works like a conventional knife so the precision is great. That's important when the project involves expensive stone or brick, or a historic facade that cannot be replaced," said Matt Van, product manager, concrete accessories, Bosch. "No company has ever adapted this centuries-old knife design to tuckpointing in renovation and construction. The combination of accuracy and speed cannot be beat."
The Bosch mortar knife is faster in debris removal thanks to a cutting action that can be used from more angles than a plug chisel. The sharp edge of the tool crushes mortar and then removes it quickly and it won't leave extra "half-moon" material in the head joint like a diamond blade.
Product life is extended thanks to use of superior induction-hardened materials and a blunt tip that's not susceptible to breakage.The mortar knife is built for SDS-plus hammers for maximum power transfer.To learn more about the Bosch mortar knife or to find a local dealer call 877-BOSCH-99. This tool will be available beginning summer 2014 for an approximate suggested retail price of $20. Check out www.bethepro.com for additional construction tips and videos.Follow Joe the Pro on YouTube @ http://youtube.com/boschjoetheproFollow Joe the Pro on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/be_the_proFollow Joe the Pro on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/betheproFollow Joe the Pro's blog @ http://www.bethepro.com
About Bosch:
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, active in the fields of automotive technology, energy and building technology, industrial technology, and consumer goods. According to preliminary figures, more than 306,000 associates generated sales of 52.3 billion euros ($67.2 billion) in 2012. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spent some 4.5 billion euros ($5.8 billion) for research and development in 2012, and applied for over 4,700 patents worldwide.
The Bosch Group's products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is "Invented for life." Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com.In the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drives and control technology, power tools, security and communication systems, packaging technology, thermotechnology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare telemedicine and software solutions. Having established a regional presence in 1906, Bosch employs over 22,500 associates in more than 100 locations, with sales of $9.8 billion in fiscal year 2011. For more information, please visit www.boschusa.com, www.bosch.com.mx and www.bosch.ca.
About Robert Bosch Tool Corporation:
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in North America, was formed in January 2003 when Robert Bosch GmbH combined its North American power tool, accessory and lawn and garden divisions into one organization. As a manufacturing pioneer with more than a century's worth of experience, the Bosch name has become synonymous with engineering excellence. With 18,000 employees worldwide and 3,500 in North America, the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of power tools, rotary and oscillating tools, accessories, laser and optical leveling and range finding tools, and garden and watering equipment. For more information, call toll free 877-BOSCH-99 (877-267-2499) or visit www.boschtools.com, www.dremel.com, www.skiltools.com, www.rotozip.com, www.cstberger.com, www.vermontamerican.com, www.gilmour.com, www.lrnelson.com.