On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 wrote:

I would definitely use an angle grinder rather than hand tools, for top
and bottom at least. Theyre very cheap from screwfix or toolstation.
With a diamond blade (=A311 for 3 from toolstation)

OK. I'll have a go with handtools to start - the mortar is quite sandy and
fairly easy to remove. But if the going gets tough I shall resort to the
might of the anglegrinder.

Turning damaged bricks round works, tho for how long is another matter,
I wouldnt.
Your pic addr isnt available, is this an old house by any chance?

Pic link definitely working OK on NTL.

Yes, it's Edwardian - so 90 odd years old. The chimney has already been
repointed, the rest of that wall is untouched. So it's done pretty well as
it is fairly well exposed to the weather.