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What are some tools that masons use?

Some of the tools that masons use include:

- Mallets: These tools are used to strike chisels and other masonry tools.

- Trowels: These flat, scoop-shaped tools are used to apply mortar and smooth out surfaces.

- Levels: These tools are used to ensure that surfaces are level.

- Plumb bobs: These weighted tools are used to check that surfaces are vertical.

- Hammers: These tools are used to drive nails, set chisels, and break up concrete.

- Chisels: These tools are used to cut and shape stone and concrete.

- Jointers: These tools are used to finish and smooth joints between stones or bricks.

- Squares: These tools are used to check that angles are square (90 degrees).

- Rakes: These tools are used to spread and smooth mortar.

- Buckets: These containers are used to hold water, mortar, and other materials.

- Wheelbarrows: These large, single-wheeled carts are used to transport materials.

- Scaffolds: These temporary platforms are used to allow masons to work at heights.

- Safety glasses: These protective eyewear is worn to protect the mason's eyes from flying debris.

- Gloves: These hand protection is worn to protect the mason's hands from cuts and abrasions.

- Hard hats: These protective helmets are worn to protect the mason's head from falling objects.

- Steel-toed boots: These protective footwear is worn to protect the mason's feet from falling objects and sharp tools.