Masonry column guide

Details Masonry column guide Masonry column guide

1997-01-13

1999-06-29

Roskoski, Bernard

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Masonry construction

33404, 33408, G01C 1510

Patent

active

059158093

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and process for assisting a mason in laying brick columns, the apparatus comprising a telescopic vertical mast, a vertical alignment assembly further comprising pivotally attached telescopic legs for maintaining the vertical mast plumb, a lower guide bar in contact with first and second courses of bricks for insuring vertical stability, an adjustable upper guide hoop attached to a rolling truck in contact with the vertical mast for maintaining a perimeter guide for laying bricks in a column and an upper telescopic member attachable to a structure around which the brick column is being laid or adjacent thereto, for providing vertical alignment in addition to or in lieu of the telescopic legs. The truck assembly and upper guide hoop are in rolling contact with a portion of the mast and moved incrementally by releasing a friction brake. The lower guide and upper hoop are incrementally adjustable to fit various size columns.

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