What is a brick hod?
What is a brick hod? |
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A brick hod is a device in the shape of an open-ended box, which is used for carrying and transporting bricks. | |||
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When full, the brick hod is designed to be carried over one shoulder. | |||
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Sometimes, hods are seen as dual purpose for carrying both brick and mortar.
However, there is a specific mortar hod, which is very similar to the brick hod but usually has a more rounded shape. (as pictured) |
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The term “brick hod” usually refers to brick carriers only, but it can also encompass coal scuttles. | |||
A brief history… |
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The hod is a very old tool; however, up until the 16th century, the term referred to a wicker basket used to transport mortar.
The modern variation was first mentioned in 1532 at Westminster, in relation to the supply of handles for hods, hammers and mattocks. |
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During the 19th century, there were several patents issued for variations to the brick and mortar hod.
These included changes to the shape, material and strength of the tool. |
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A hod carrier or ‘hoddie’ was the job title for the person on a building site that transported the bricks and carried out other odd jobs. | |||
