Features
- Dual-wheel (sandwich) geometry combining two stacked wheels for mortar removal
- Designed for removing old and weathered mortar between bricks and cleaning out joints
- Compatible with standard 7/8 in. arbor grinders
- Engineered for increased durability to allow more cuts per wheel compared with standard tuckpointing wheels
Specifications
| Diameter | 4.5 in |
| Arbor | 7/8 in |
| Cutting Depth | 1-1/4 in |
| Blade Thickness | 1/4 in |
| Material | Diamond |
| Application | Mortar removal (tuckpointing) |
| Part Number | DBTP04502 |
| Upc | 000346677652 |
| Weight | 0.69 lb |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Requires Certification | Yes |
| Prop 65 Warning | Contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm |
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A 4.5-inch diamond tuckpointing blade with a dual-wheel (sandwich) design for removing old or weathered mortar and cleaning out brick joints. Designed for use on grinders with a 7/8 in. arbor.
Project Ideas
Business
Dust-Control Tuckpointing & Repointing Service
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Historic Masonry Restoration Specialist
Niche service focused on pre-1940 structures: raking out joints to compatible depths, analyzing original mortar, and repointing with lime-based mixes. Market expertise in preserving brick integrity and joint profiles; advertise compliance training and certifications.
Fireplace and Chimney Makeovers
Fixed-price packages to remove deteriorated mortar and refresh joints, recolor mortar, and clean staining. Upsell decorative joint profiles and heat-resistant coatings for a complete interior or exterior chimney upgrade.
Brick Paver and Step Edge Renewal
For mortar-set steps, stoops, and patio borders, provide joint removal and repointing to stop water ingress and spalling. The 1/4 in blade maintains uniform joints, reducing callbacks and material waste.
GC Subcontract: Pre-Work Joint Prep
Partner with general contractors to handle fast, precise joint rakes ahead of facade repairs, lintel swaps, sealant transitions, or stucco tie-ins. Sell predictable crew-hour blocks based on blade productivity metrics.
Creative
Shadowline Brick Art
Use the blade to selectively deepen mortar joints and create shadow-catching patterns, typography, or subtle murals on an existing brick wall. The consistent 1/4 in kerf and 1-1/4 in depth let you map light/dark contrasts that appear and shift throughout the day.
Two-Tone Mortar Inlays
Rake out chosen joints in a geometric or mosaic pattern and repoint with tinted mortar or limewash-compatible mixes to create contrasting bands, borders, and motifs. The dual-wheel design speeds removal so you can execute crisp, repeatable designs.
Fireplace Facelift With Custom Joints
Refresh a dated fireplace by grinding out 3/4–1 in of mortar, then repoint with a chosen joint profile (flush, struck, raked, weeping) and color. Add accent lines or frames around the firebox for an architectural, bespoke look.
Garden Wall Address & Wayfinding
Carve clean, legible number/letter forms by removing mortar in targeted joints, then refill with a contrasting mortar color or reflectivity additive. Ideal for garden walls, gate pillars, or mailbox surrounds.
Reclaimed Brick Feature Rescue
When building a reclaimed-brick accent wall, use the blade to clean old, hard mortar from joints during dry-fit and to standardize joint depths before final repointing. Produces a uniform, heritage look without damaging brick faces.