BRSCHNITT Mortar Raking Bit 7.2 mm

Highlights

The carbide-tipped design is intended to remove old mortar from joints, with a round shank for use in an electric hand drill. That makes it a focused tool for repointing prep rather than a general-purpose drill bit.

The pack contains two bits, each with a 7.2 mm diameter, a 74 mm working length and a 6.35 mm shank. The description also specifies a #40/45 rating and vacuum-brazed construction.

For a repair, picture working along a worn vertical joint before repointing, or clearing mortar around a damaged brick. The bit is described as suited to intricate work and natural stone jobs, where controlled removal matters more than making a clean hole.

How to use it

Fit the round shank to an electric hand drill and use the bit to grind or clear mortar from joints. It is intended for mortar raking and removing old mortar before repointing, as well as clearing mortar around blown or damaged bricks and natural stone. The product description recommends using it with a mortar raking blade for the intended finishing results.

Keep in mind that this is not a core bit and does not make holes. Its role is cleaning and grinding mortar gaps, so choose a conventional drill bit or a core bit if the job is to bore into masonry instead. The listing does not provide instructions for drill speed, pressure or bit maintenance, so avoid assuming a specific setting or care routine from the available details.

Practical tips

Start by matching the tool to the joint and the material you need to clear. The 7.2 mm diameter is a specific size, not an adjustable width, check that it suits the mortar gap and the level of removal your repair calls for. For a narrow vertical joint, the stated suitability for intricate work may be useful, while a broader removal task may call for a different approach or tool.

There are two bits in the pack, which gives you a second bit for the same task, but the listing does not state how long either will last. Carbide tips and brazed construction are presented as part of the design, actual results will depend on the mortar and the way the tool is used. It's a good fit if you need a dedicated bit for clearing joints ahead of repointing. It may not be the best fit if you need one bit for drilling holes or a tool sized for a different joint.

Three specific questions

Can it drill into brick or stone? The product is described for mortar removal and grinding, not for making holes. It is explicitly not a core bit.

What tool is it made for? Its round shank is stated to suit an electric hand drill. The listed shank diameter is 6.35 mm.

Is it intended for vertical joints? The description says it is easier to use on intricate, delicate work, particularly vertical joints and natural stone jobs. It also recommends pairing it with a mortar raking blade for ideal results.

In your case

Choose this BRSCHNITT bit if your job is clearing mortar from brick or stone joints before repair, and its stated diameter and shank suit your setup. The two-piece pack and focus on detailed joint work make it more specific than a general masonry drill bit. If the job is drilling holes, or the joint calls for another size, this is the wrong tool for that task.