Chisels & Bolsters
Chisels and bolsters are essential tools in construction, woodworking, and masonry, each serving specific purposes for cutting and shaping materials with precision.
Chisels are sharp-edged tools used primarily in woodworking and carpentry. They feature a metal blade with a beveled edge, mounted on a handle, and are designed for carving or cutting wood. Chisels come in various types, such as bench chisels for general use, mortise chisels for cutting joints, and paring chisels for fine detailing. They allow artisans to shape wood with accuracy and are often used in conjunction with a mallet for controlled impact.
Bolsters, on the other hand, are robust tools used in masonry work. They have a wide, flat blade and are designed for cutting and splitting bricks or masonry blocks. Bolsters are commonly used for tasks like trimming bricks to size or creating clean edges in stonework. The wide blade provides stability and control, making it easier to achieve straight cuts.
Both chisels and bolsters are vital for their respective trades, enabling precise cutting and shaping of materials, and are indispensable in achieving high-quality craftsmanship in woodworking and masonry projects.
Cold Chisels
A heavy duty cold chisel, manufactured from high quality carbon steel with a hardened and impact resistant tip for long tool working life. Ideal for use on stone, brickwork, mortar, cement and masonry.
Cold Chisel with Guard
A heavy duty cold chisel, manufactured from high quality carbon steel with a hardened and impact resistant tip for long tool working life. Featuring a domed striking head to prevent damage and a heavy duty hand guard. Ideal for use on stone, brickwork, mortar, cement and masonry.
Masonry Chisel
A heavy duty masonry bolster, manufactured from high quality carbon steel with a hardened and impact resistant tip for long tool working life. Ideal for use on stone, brickwork, mortar, cement and masonry.
Masonry Chisel with Guard
A heavy duty masonry bolster, manufactured from high quality carbon steel with a hardened and impact resistant tip for long tool working life. Featuring a domed striking head to prevent damage and a heavy duty hand guard. Ideal for use on stone, brickwork, mortar, cement and masonry.
Chisel and Bolster Set
A mixed set containing three popular masonry bolsters and chisels, manufactured from high quality carbon steel with hardened and impact resistant tips for long tool working life. Featuring a domed striking head to prevent damage and a heavy duty hand guard. Ideal for use on stone, brickwork, mortar, cement and other masonry.
Wood Chisel
Made of quality steel, these chisels have a much sharper cutting edge for quicker and easier operation.
Metalworking Chisel
All of our cold chisels are manufactured to British Standard BS 3066: 1995 using the latest production methods and equipment. Eclipse has upgraded their chisels and bolsters to chrome vanadium. This is both better quality and harder wearing so will need sharpening less often. Also they are now more resistant to mushrooming after prolonged use.