Trench blocks-misalligned notches

[syne]

First time laying trench blocks.
I've set them out dry and the larger 355's don't align properly. So I can't get a straight line along the face.
Some of the male bits just won't go into the female bits (oo er!)
is this normal or have i got a dud batch?

I could cut the interlocks off i suppose..

Any thoughts?

The 300's on the other hand all align nicely

 

[noseall]

First time laying trench blocks.
I've set them out dry and the larger 355's don't align properly. So I can't get a straight line along the face.
Some of the male bits just won't go into the female bits (oo er!)
is this normal or have i got a dud batch?

I could cut the interlocks off i suppose..

Any thoughts?
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The 300's on the other hand all align nicelyView attachment 314461View attachment 314462

A mortar joint would be useful.

 

[conny]

What if you flip them over, (i.e. upside down). Does that make any difference?

 

[syne]

Hmmm. Gonna go get wet.. be right back.

 

[syne]

Couple of scraped knuckles later..
looks much better.
Thanks mate.