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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.

Looks like it could be lime mortar - if so you should probably
repoint in lime, as a portland cement mortar may cause problems.