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In simpler days tile setters could easily fit all their tools in a canvas satchel, as was typical of most building trades. When you wanted to cut a hole or an "L" you got out your chipping hammer and started tapping away. No drills, no bits, just a little bitsy hammer with a carbide end. Nearly everyone had an 8" score-and-snap cutter; there was no 12x12. You did not really need a drill; thinset was not very popular, but you could not install tile without soaking tubs to saturate your tile with water before you placed it in fresh mortar. Notched trowels were something you saw used with glue, definitely not tile setting. Grout came in 3 ...
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