Warner 148 Masonry Review

4.5 (637) Amazon rating$14.1150+ bought last month

Our verdict

A compact, all plastic masonry trowel, far smaller and lighter than the other tools in this comparison.

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Best for

Buyers who need a small, lightweight plastic trowel rather than a full size masonry trowel.

Skip if

You need a full size trowel, since the Warner 148's listed dimensions are much smaller than the other tools here.

  • Material Plastic
  • Handle Plastic
  • Weight 9.07 g
  • Dimensions 0.5 x 2.13 x 8 inches
  • Priced 13% below the category median ($16.21 across 42 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.5/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.5/5

    4.5 average across 637 owner ratings

  • Popularity4.0/5

    637 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

The Warner 148 stands apart from the rest of this batch on specs alone: it's built entirely from plastic, for both the body and the handle, and it's listed at just 9.07 grams with dimensions of 0.5 x 2.13 x 8 inches, a fraction of the size and weight of the metal trowels in this comparison.

Despite the compact build, it holds a 4.5 star rating from 637 reviews, a review count that's among the higher totals in this batch, and 50 units were bought in the last month.

At $14.11, it's priced closer to the budget end of the lineup, matching its smaller, lighter construction.

Pros

  • 637 reviews at a 4.5 star rating, a large sample for this batch
  • 50 bought in the last month shows current demand
  • Lightweight at 9.07 grams for easy handling
  • $14.11 price fits a budget tool purchase

Cons

  • All plastic construction rather than metal, which may limit durability for heavy masonry work
  • Listed dimensions of 0.5 x 2.13 x 8 inches are much smaller than the full size trowels in this comparison

Specifications

MaterialPlastic
HandlePlastic
Weight9.07 g
Dimensions0.5 x 2.13 x 8 inches

Performance notes

The 0.5 x 2.13 x 8 inch footprint and 9.07 gram weight point to a small, specialized tool rather than a standard hand masonry trowel. Buyers should confirm this size fits the specific job before purchase, since it's notably smaller than every other trowel in this batch.

What buyers say

637 reviews at 4.5 stars and 50 units bought last month show this compact plastic tool has a large and currently active base of satisfied buyers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Warner 148 made of?

Both the body and handle are listed as plastic.

How big is the Warner 148?

It's listed at 0.5 x 2.13 x 8 inches and 9.07 grams, notably smaller than a full size masonry trowel. Email [email protected] if you're unsure it fits your job.

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