Hephaestus Tool Company
Hephaestus was exiled from the Gods due to his attention to non-conformity. Cast upon the earth to a volcanic island and injured in the process, Hephaestus used his surroundings to unleash his creativity. He began working with the earth to design and forge tools, including innovative Hephaestus tools that would aid in the masonry industry, such as the Feather and Wedge, along with various art and mechanical devices for everyone to use.
About Hephaestus Tools
Our History
The founder of Hephaestus Tools has been in the masonry industry since 1997 working with brick, block, and stone. The appreciation of the art in masonry has always been the driving factor for all of us... the work is hard, but the beauty of what you have created with the earth will stand generations, which keeps our artisan drive going throughout generations of skilled tradesman. There are many amazing tools for these creators out there, we just wanted to add a couple more for our family of masons to utilize.
Feather & Wedge
Our redesigned feather and wedge is high carbon steel alloy, precision casted, with CR/MO/NI additives, and heat treated to a BR hardness of 38, making them very durable for a casted component.
Design characteristics"
* Internal banding, keeping the bands protected inside the bore hole.
*Interior rail guide system to prevent shifting.
* Dual wedge design, allowing a deeper and even expansion.
Self-Adhering Drip Edge (EDPM Foam)
We created the Drip Edge Foam to allow Masons to directly adhere a drip edge into the forms of chimney crowns, stair treads, and wall caps to eliminate the process of cutting them in later or battling rope/wood removal process.
The triangular rubber design incorporates (3) edges of water break lines, and allows an easier removal process. Each package comes with 16ft of foam.
Instructions
Ensure the surface is clean from residue and debris, if the form has moisture content in it, or imperfections that cause the tape to not stick properly, a quick spray of spray-adhesive works great for priming the form to accept the foam. Cut the foam slightly longer than the edge you wish to install on past the defined edges. Cut the ends at 45 degrees with a knife in the corners, and repeat on any side you wish to have a drip edge. Ensure the foam is well adhered, pour your concrete, let it cure, and pull the foam after form removal.
Each package comes with 16' of drip edge, larger orders can be customized by emailing Hephaestus.tool.co@gmail.com