Abstract: A mortar depositing or applying device including a hopper with a partition or divider therein defining a pair of outlets for delivering mortar to a row of blocks or bricks being laid as a wall or the like. The hopper is provided with a trailing former or guide member adjacent each outlet which is drawn over the mortar to form or shape same as the hopper is moved along the row of blocks. The hopper is provided with rollers or wheels on one side that engage a mortar guide board to insure the proper forming of the ribbons or beads of mortar adjacent the outer edges of the bricks or blocks. An undercarriage which receives and supports the hopper is provided with a plurality of wheels or rollers which are drawn over the uppermost surface of a row or course of bricks or blocks to facilitate the depositing of the mortar from the hopper.

Abstract: A device providing a guide to facilitate the laying of masonry units having side faces and a top surface to form a wall or the like. The device includes a plurality of clamping members for engaging the side faces of masonry units of a previously laid row or course with said clamping members providing a support for a rigid guide unit. The guide unit constitutes a straight edge against which masonry units may be positioned during the laying of a row or course of said units, whereby said units will be flush and level throughout said row or course, and in vertical alignment with the units of previously laid courses or rows.