What is the difference between a point and a chisel?

A point concentrates the blow at one spot and is used to start breaking concrete. A flat chisel strips, cuts and opens surfaces.

Can I use a chisel as a lever?

No. Forcing it sideways bends the tool, risks breakage and strains the machine's bearings. Enter at an angle and work in stages.

What do I do when the edge dulls?

Grind a new edge. A mushroomed head must always be dressed back — that material can break away and throw fragments.

Is a channel chisel different from a flat one?

Yes: its edge is the width of the chase and its sides guide the cut, giving a constant width and clean edges. A flat chisel leaves an irregular channel.

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Chisels & Points (SDS)

Chisels and points carry the hammer's blow into the material on a cutting or pointed edge: a point breaks concrete at a spot, a flat chisel strips surfaces, and a channel chisel cuts service routes. The catalogue holds 113 products.

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The types

Geometry decides the job; all of them fit the same SDS holder but do different work.

Type	What it does	Typical job
Pointed chisel	Concentrates the blow	Breaking concrete, opening holes
Flat chisel	Strips and cuts surfaces	Render, tile, concrete faces
Channel chisel	Cuts a fixed-width channel	Service and electrical chases
Scaling / spade chisel	Wide surface stripping	Floor coverings, adhesive
Asphalt chisel	Long, wide edge	Asphalt and ground breaking

Use and care

Chisel edges dull and the head mushrooms over time; a mushroomed head can break away and throw fragments, so it must be ground back. A thin film of grease on the SDS shank reduces holder wear.

A chisel is not a lever: forcing it sideways bends the tool and strains the machine's bearings. Enter the material at 20-30 degrees and work in stages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a point and a chisel?
A point concentrates the blow at one spot and is used to start breaking concrete. A flat chisel strips, cuts and opens surfaces.
Can I use a chisel as a lever?
No. Forcing it sideways bends the tool, risks breakage and strains the machine's bearings. Enter at an angle and work in stages.
What do I do when the edge dulls?
Grind a new edge. A mushroomed head must always be dressed back — that material can break away and throw fragments.
Is a channel chisel different from a flat one?
Yes: its edge is the width of the chase and its sides guide the cut, giving a constant width and clean edges. A flat chisel leaves an irregular channel.