A KRAFT TOOL CO.® BRAND THE WORLd’s FINEST BRICKLAYER’s TOOLS MADE IN THE USA FORGING PROCESS FROM STEEL BAR TO TROWEL The time-tested production process of W. equipment and tools allows each trowel to Rose™ trowels has changed little over the be formed to the correct size and shape. years. The same time and care are given to Manufacturing processes must be exact to each tool today as it was in 1798. guarantee the straightness of the blade and shank for even mortar application and a Shank comfortable working angle. Heel Blade Next, an industrial press forces the steel Handle blade through a metal die to cut off excess Toe metal, called flash, from the edges of the tool. A special double heat treatment and tempering process unique to W. Rose™ gives the trowel blade the rugged From the tip of the toe to the end of the strength that each brick mason requires. handle, each of the five areas of a brick The quality of steel, the one-piece forging trowel is equally important to the mason. process and this tempering process makes By creating the tool from a solid piece of the W. Rose™ trowels the gold standard in steel, W. Rose™ trowels are crafted as the the bricklaying industry. strongest blades on the market with no possibility of weak welded joints or voids Following the tempering process the blades in the material. are cleaned and ready to be ground. Each trowel is hand ground providing personal Each trowel begins its life as a single piece care to each tool to guarantee a balanced, of steel. The shank is the first part of quality tool. The hand grinding and the trowel to take shape. The steel bar is straightening process give a unique feel to heated red hot, hammered, and rolled each W. Rose™ trowel. to produce the correct shank, blade style Below: Steel as it travels through the various stages of and size. W. Rose™ manufactures over To finish the blade the outside edges are production to become a trowel Bottom Left: Initial cutting of the forged steel bars ™ Top Left and Center: The W. Rose plant in 200 different styles and lengths of trowels. cleaned and the blade is inspected. Finally, Bottom Center: Forming the shank the 1940s A skilled operator working with special the handle is affixed to complete the trowel. Bottom Right: Part of the heat treatment process Top Right: A hanging W. Rose™ store sign from the 1930s HISTORY Above: Contact saber manufactured by W. Rose™ EST. 1798 in 1807 For over 200 years W. Rose™, has been officer swords for the U.S. Army during where W. Rose™ trowels continue to known for the highest quality of masonry the War of 1812 and the U.S. Civil War. be made today. The company was in the tools. William Rose established the In 1864, W. Rose™ began specializing in Goodwin family for three generations company as a blacksmith shop in 1798 quality edged tools, knives and trowels. before being sold to longtime employee in Blockley Township, Pennsylvania The company issued their first catalog this Edward “Bucky” King and his sons near Philadelphia, just 10 years after the year featuring tools for bricklayers, tile in 1989. ratification of the Constitution of the setters, plasterers and stone masons. United States. In 2001, Kraft Tool Co.® acquired this W. Rose™ was purchased in 1884 by O.B. legendary company and remains dedicated The blacksmith shop spent much of the Goodwin. He moved the firm to Elmwood to maintaining the superior craftsmanship early 1800s making cavalry sabers and Avenue in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, of its tools. Made In USA www.KraftTool.com HAND-FORGED STEELW. ROSE™ TOOLS BLADES ENDURE FORGED STEEL HANDLE STYLES The blade and shank are Four styles of handles are available on forged from a single piece of most W. Rose™ trowels - ProForm® uniquely formulated carbon soft grip, leather, two sizes of wood and steel for extra toughness. plastic. All handles are specifially Forging also assures product contoured for a comfortable grip. consistency. Replacement handles are also available. HEAT TEMPERED HAND POLISHED FLEXIBILITY STRENGTH SHANK ANGLE INSPECTION Blades are heat tempered with a Each blade is carefully hand polished W. Rose™ features a The forged steel blade and shank offer The angle of the standard shank is Every trowel is inspected visually by special time-tested process to ensure to keep mortar centered on the blade tapered ground blade for strength and integrity with no specially balanced to reduce wrist experienced workers, keeping in mind uniform blade hardness. and resist sliding. flexibility. Blades are made internal voids created by welding fatigue. Many of our popular trowel the high quality standards of the W. available in standard or pieces together. Forged steel will not patterns are also available in low lift Rose™ legacy. They are also tested for limber weights as desired weaken or crack under use or impact shanks as some masons may prefer. blade hardness and size consistency. by the mason. as welded tools may. Made In USA www.KraftTool.com “I have been using your fine quality tools since I was an apprentice. Now I issue your HANDLE BLADE tools to my apprentices.” PATTERNS Brian Greynolds 16 PATTERNS Apprenticeship Coordinator REPLACEMENTSSTYLES AVAILABLE Bricklayers District Council AVAILABLE of West Virginia JATC NARROW LONDON PROFORM® This diamond-heeled blade carries This handle is made from a soft grip plastic mortar away from the handle. The for an enhanced hold. The shape is specially narrow size is good for general contoured to rest comfortably in your hand. masonry and brick projects. The It is tough, rugged, well-balanced with a hard Narrow London blade easily urethane endcap for tamping. spreads mortar for projects such U.S. Patent #D508638. as veneering. • 6 inches • 9 blade sizes • Standard and limber weights available LEATHER WIDE LONDON W. Rose™ leather handles absorb moisture while retaining a consistent grip. The blade carries the mortar The wooden end cap is made of second- towards the toe of the blade. The growth hardwood and air-seasoned for two Wide London pattern holds more years. Fitted with a steel ferrule. mortar making it a popular • 5.5 inches pattern for stonework. • 7 blade sizes • Standard and limber weights available WOOD PHILADELPHIA Air-seasoned, second-growth hardwood handles are smooth and perfectly contoured The square heel of the to fit your hand. A choice of two lengths Philadelphia pattern holds the assures a comfortable and confident grip. most mortar and has become one Fitted with a steel ferrule. of the most popular tools to use • 5 inches with cement block. • 6 inches • 7 blade sizes • Standard and limber weights available PLASTIC SPECIALTY TROWELS These handles are made of translucent amber-colored butyrate plastic. They are W. Rose™ offers a variety of specialty trowels designed to be tough and rugged. This including a wide heel pattern (shown), a strong handle will not mushroom from round heel pattern, and pointing and tamping bricks or concrete blocks. margin trowels. Other specialty patterns • 5.25 inches include gauging, sewer and bucket trowels. • 3 sizes of Pointing and Margin trowels • 11 additional specialty patterns Made In USA www.KraftTool.com MASONRY ESSENTIALS Other Products from W. Rose™ POINTING AND JOINTERS, SLICKERS MARGIN TROWELS AND SLED RUNNERS MASON’S LINE W. Rose™ pointing and margin trowels are The same process used to make W. Professional bonded braided nylon line forged from a single piece of steel to provide Rose™ trowels is used for jointers, sled is extra tough and will not sag. Bonded a long-lasting tool with a comfortable weight runners and slickers. Each tool is heat line has a better knot-holding ability and flexibility. These trowels work great for tempered for hardness and hand polished and abrasion resistance. It is 35% scraping, digging and repairs. to create a smooth perfect mortar joint. stronger than regular twisted line. • 3 sizes of each trowel available • 6 styles of jointers • 685 feet per spool • Choose wood or leather handles • 8 sizes of flat slickers • 5 high-visibility colors available • 2 styles of sled runners • 9 joint sizes from 1/4” to 1-1/4” Also look for W. Rose™ line pins, levels, hammers and ceremonial trowels W. Rose™ is a proud brand of Kraft Tool Co.® Proudly Made In The USA TM W.Rose Online KRAFT TOOL CO. 8325 Hedge Lane Terr. Shawnee, KS 66227 P: (800) 422-2448 • (913) 422-4848 f F: (800) 985-7238 • (913) 422-1018 Request a free catalog, www.KraftTool.com or browse our online virtual catalog.