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Industrial Chisel Selection — Quick Reference
AIMS stocks INDUSTRIAL CHISELS — COLD + SDS + MASONRY chisels for trade + workshop work. Cold chisels for steel + iron; SDS chisels for rotary hammer drills + concrete; masonry chisels for brick + block + stone.
| Chisel Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Cold Chisel (Hand) | Cutting + shearing + chipping steel + iron |
| Cross-Cut Chisel (Narrow) | Slot + keyway chipping |
| Flat Chisel (Wider) | General chipping + cleanup |
| Punch + Drift (Pin Punch) | Removing pins + bolts — see punches |
| SDS-Plus Chisel (Rotary Hammer) | Standard SDS rotary hammer — concrete chipping |
| SDS-Max Chisel (Heavy Rotary) | Heavy demolition + larger hammers |
| Bolster Chisel (Brick) | Brick cutting + splitting |
| Plugging Chisel (Brick) | Removing mortar between bricks |
| Mason's Chisel (Stone) | Stone shaping + carving |
| Air Chisel Bit (Pneumatic) | Air hammer attachment — see air hammers |
Critical safety: Inspect chisel head + tip BEFORE each use. MUSHROOMED head = shrapnel risk (dress with grinder + bevel). Tip damage = poor cutting + ricochet. PPE — safety glasses MANDATORY + leather gloves. NEVER strike SDS chisel with hammer — designed for rotary hammer drill use only. Brands: Sutton Tools, Maxigear. Companion: hand tools, hammers, punches.
Industrial Chisels — Cold, SDS & Masonry Chisels for Trade & Workshop
AIMS Industrial stocks a wide range of chisels for metalworking, masonry, and SDS hammer drilling applications. Our range includes cold chisels, grooving chisels, SDS Plus, and SDS Max masonry chisels from trusted brands including Stahlwille, Sutton Tools, Trax, and Bordo — covering everything from fine workshop work through to heavy-duty demolition and concrete breaking.
Chisel Types Available
- Cold Chisels: Stahlwille ribbed cold chisels and Sutton Tools soft-grip cold chisel sets deliver precise metal cutting and shaping — available individually and in sets covering 10mm to 25mm widths.
- SDS Plus Masonry Chisels: SDS Plus flat masonry chisels from Bordo and Trax are designed for rotary hammer drilling into concrete, brick, and natural stone — compatible with all standard SDS Plus rotary hammers.
- SDS Max Masonry Chisels: Heavy-duty SDS Max flat chisels from Bordo handle high-impact demolition and chipping in reinforced concrete — for use with large SDS Max rotary hammers and demolition hammers.
- Grooving & Flat Chisels: Stahlwille grooving flat chisels (240 x 26mm) provide precise material removal in metalworking and engineering applications — CrV steel construction for durability.
- Chisel Sets: Sutton Tools M7100 soft-grip cold chisel sets include 5 sizes (10–25mm) in CRV steel with ergonomic handles — a practical solution for workshops needing a complete cold chisel assortment.
Chisel Selection & Application Guide
- Cold Chisel vs. SDS Chisel: Cold chisels are used manually with a hammer for metalwork and stone; SDS chisels are driven by rotary hammers for faster material removal in masonry and demolition.
- Chisel Width: Match chisel width to the groove or cutting line required — wider chisels (20–25mm) for broad surface work, narrower chisels (10–12mm) for tight joints and precision cuts.
- Steel Grade: CRV (chrome vanadium) construction on Sutton Tools chisels provides excellent hardness and shock resistance for repeated hammer impact without shattering.
- SDS Compatibility: Always verify SDS Plus vs. SDS Max fitment before purchase — the two systems are not interchangeable. AIMS stocks both types clearly labelled by hammer compatibility.
Australian Business, Local Supply: As a proudly Australian business since 1988, we stock locally and work with trusted local Australian manufacturers and distributors to ensure fast, reliable supply.
Browse the full range above, or contact our team for expert advice on the right product for your application or let us know if you need a quote. Fast dispatch from our Australian warehouse.
People Also Ask — Chisels
Q: How do I know if my cold chisel is safe to keep using?
Inspect the chisel head and tip before every use. A mushroomed head — where repeated hammer strikes have spread the striking end outward — is a shrapnel risk and should be dressed back with a grinder and re-beveled rather than used as-is. Tip damage causes poor cutting and increases the risk of the chisel ricocheting off the work.
Q: Can I hit an SDS chisel with a hammer?
No — never strike an SDS chisel with a hammer. SDS chisels are designed exclusively for use in a rotary hammer drill, which drives the chisel with a controlled internal hammering action. Manually striking one with a hand hammer isn't how the tool is designed to work and risks damage or injury.
Q: Can I use an SDS-Plus chisel in an SDS-Max rotary hammer?
No — the two systems aren't interchangeable. SDS-Plus chisels suit standard SDS rotary hammers for everyday concrete chipping, while SDS-Max chisels are for heavy demolition work with larger rotary hammers. Always verify SDS-Plus versus SDS-Max fitment against your hammer before purchasing.
Q: What protective gear should I wear before striking a cold chisel with a hammer?
Safety glasses are mandatory, along with leather gloves, whenever using a cold chisel — chip fragments and a mushroomed or damaged head both present a real risk of flying shrapnel during hammer-and-chisel work.
Q: What chisel do I use to remove old mortar between bricks?
A plugging chisel is designed specifically for removing mortar between bricks, as distinct from a bolster chisel, which is used for cutting and splitting whole bricks.
Q: What width chisel should I choose?
Match chisel width to the groove or cutting line required — wider chisels (20-25mm) suit broad surface work, while narrower chisels (10-12mm) suit tight joints and precision cuts.