M-D 49116 V Notch Trowel 1/4x3/16 in

Overview

Small tools do the fine work, and the M-D 49116 fits that role at just 0.08 pounds, built with a stainless steel head and a thermoplastic rubber handle. Its size and weight point to a detail or finishing tool for masonry work rather than a full sized trowel.

M-D Building Products is better known for weatherstripping and threshold hardware, so a masonry hand tool sits at the edge of the brand's usual catalog. Stainless steel resists rust in wet mortar work, and the TPR handle favors grip over heavy leverage, consistent with a light finishing tool rather than a workhorse trowel.

• Stainless steel construction
• Thermoplastic rubber (TPR) handle
• 0.08 pound weight

Who it's for

Masonry or tiling work that calls for a small, precise hand tool is where the M-D 49116 fits, rather than heavy trowel work. Not the right pick for anyone expecting a full sized brick trowel, given the weight here is a fraction of what standard trowels run.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Stainless steel holds up against rust when repeatedly dipped in wet mortar or grout, which matters more for a small tool used constantly through a job than one used briefly. The thermoplastic rubber handle adds grip without adding meaningful weight, keeping the total tool under an ounce and a half.

Specifications

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