{"product_id":"scutch-combs","title":"SCUTCH COMBS","description":"\u003cp\u003eScutch combs are replaceable, double-sided steel inserts used in masonry for surface preparation, cleaning, and shaping stone or brickwork. They feature small teeth that \"bite\" into hard materials, making them essential for creating texture or grooves to help new plaster or render adhere to a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Preparation: \u003c\/strong\u003eRoughening surfaces before rendering or plastering so the mixture has something to grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning Masonry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removing old mortar, dirt, and debris from brick joints or sandstone surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaping and Chasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trimming stones, shaping mortar joints, and cutting channels for electrical back boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration: \u003c\/strong\u003eRefining and cleaning surfaces during historical masonry repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are not standalone tools; they must be inserted into a scutch hammer or a scutch chisel\/holder:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsertion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press the comb into the slot of the holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Sided Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e When one side becomes blunt, you can knock it out sideways with a hammer, flip it over, and use the second sharp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor precision, place the tool on the target area and strike the end with a club hammer, or use the scutch hammer directly for trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MUMME","offers":[{"title":"25MM","offer_id":47587919200450,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38MM","offer_id":47587919233218,"sku":null,"price":3.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6335\/8914\/files\/SCUTCHCOMB.jpg?v=1777339089","url":"https:\/\/www.srbindustrialsupplies.com\/products\/scutch-combs","provider":"SRB INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}