Description
Schwan pointing trowel 140 mm is a Berner-pattern pointing trowel with a stainless steel blade. The blade is 140 mm long and 80/60 mm wide. The tip and the right long edge of the blade have 6 x 6 mm notches. The left long edge is smooth.
A pointing trowel is a small trowel for picking up, spreading and levelling mortar in places where a larger bricklaying trowel does not fit. The narrow Berner blade reaches well into corners. With the blade pressed firmly against the surface, the trowel can also be used on vertical surfaces.
The notched tip and right edge comb a ribbed surface into mortar or tile adhesive over a small area. The smooth left edge spreads and levels the mortar, so the same trowel both spreads and combs.
The stainless blade withstands moisture and wet mortar without rusting. The red-lacquered wooden handle has a metal ferrule at the front end. The trowel is made in Germany.
Intended use and suitability:
The pointing trowel is an auxiliary trowel for masonry, rendering and tiling, used for small amounts of mortar and for repairs.
- Rendering and patching: The smooth edge spreads mortar and presses it into small repair spots on a wall or other surface. The narrow blade reaches into corners.
- Combing: The 6 x 6 mm notches on the tip and right edge comb grooves into mortar or tile adhesive over a small area, for example for a single tile.
- Stone carpet coatings: The trowel is used to pick up and spread marble stone carpet.
- Portioning mortar: The blade takes mortar from the mixing bucket and portions it onto a larger trowel or float.
- Other models: The smooth-edged stainless model is Schwan plastering trowel Inox, stainless. The notched steel model is Schwan plastering trowel, notched.
Package contents:
- Pointing trowel: 1 pcs, Berner pattern, stainless blade 140 x 80/60 mm, tip and right edge notched 6 x 6 mm, wooden handle.
Features:
- Stainless steel: The blade withstands moisture and wet mortar without rusting.
- Notched tip and right edge: 6 x 6 mm notches for combing mortar and tile adhesive on small areas.
- Smooth left edge: For spreading, pressing and levelling mortar.
- Berner pattern: The 140 mm long and 80/60 mm wide blade reaches into corners.
- Wooden handle: Red-lacquered handle with a metal ferrule at the front end.
- Made in Germany: The blade label is marked Made in Germany.
Technical specifications:
- Model: Berner-pattern pointing trowel
- Blade length: 140 mm
- Blade width: 80/60 mm
- Blade material: stainless steel (INOX)
- Notches: 6 x 6 mm, tip and right long edge
- Handle: wood, red lacquer, metal ferrule
- Country of manufacture: Germany
Schwan pointing trowel 140 mm instructions for use:
- Inspection: Before each use, check that the trowel is not damaged, worn or bent. The handle must be firmly attached.
- Picking up mortar: Take mortar onto the blade from the mixing bucket or from a larger trowel.
- Spreading: Spread the mortar with the smooth left edge and press it onto the substrate. Level the surface by drawing the blade at a shallow angle.
- Combing: Turn the trowel so that the notched tip or right edge is against the surface. Draw the blade in continuous strokes so that the grooves are of even height.
- Patching and corners: Use the narrow blade to apply mortar to the repair spot or corner and compact it with the face of the blade.
- Cleaning: Wash the blade and notches with water before the mortar dries.
- Storage: Store the trowel in a dry place where the notches cannot get knocked against other tools.
Warnings:
- Mortar work only: Use the trowel only for spreading and levelling mortar and similar compounds. Do not use it as a lever or a cutting tool.
- Sharp edges: The blade edges and notches can cause cuts. Wear work gloves.
- Protective equipment: Depending on the job and material, wear work gloves, safety glasses or protective clothing. Cement-based mortars irritate the skin and eyes.
- Damaged trowel: Do not use a worn, bent or damaged trowel.
- Children: Keep the trowel out of reach of children.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What does “right-hand notched” mean on the Schwan pointing trowel 140 mm?
The notches are on the tip and the right long edge of the blade when the trowel is viewed from above with the tip pointing away from you. The left long edge is smooth. The notch size is 6 x 6 mm.
What are the 6 x 6 mm notches on the pointing trowel used for?
The 6 x 6 mm notches on the Berner-pattern Schwan pointing trowel comb grooves into mortar or tile adhesive over a small area, for example for a single tile. A notched trowel is suitable for large surfaces.
What material is the pointing trowel blade made of?
The 140 mm long blade of the Schwan pointing trowel is stainless steel (INOX). The stainless blade withstands moisture and wet mortar without rusting.
What size is the Schwan pointing trowel blade?
The blade of the Berner-pattern Schwan pointing trowel is 140 mm long and 80/60 mm wide. The narrow blade reaches into corners and small repair spots.
How is the pointing trowel cleaned?
Wash the stainless blade and the 6 x 6 mm notches of the Schwan pointing trowel with water before the mortar dries. Remove dried mortar with a plastic scraper or a brush.
Recycling instructions:
Schwan pointing trowel 140 mm is made of stainless steel and wood. Take a trowel that is no longer in use to metal collection. Sort the wooden handle, the blade label and any packaging according to local waste management instructions.
