Blue Spot Bolsters & Cold Chisels

Blue Spot Bolsters & Cold Chisels at Tooled-Up.com

Blue Spot Bolsters & Cold Chisels are striking tools built for cutting, chasing and breaking out masonry and metal. The selection is split into two child categories, Bolsters and Cold Chisels, so you can choose the right tool for brick and block or for metal and general demolition.

Bolsters have a wide, flat blade for cutting bricks, blocks and paving slabs cleanly. Cold chisels have a narrower cutting edge for shearing bolts, rivets and fixings, and for taking out mortar or old metalwork. Browse the Blue Spot selection at Tooled-Up.com to match the blade width and length to the job in hand.

Key Features of Blue Spot Bolsters & Cold Chisels

• Carbon steel construction: gives the hardness needed to cut masonry and metal, while the body stays tough under repeated hammer blows.
• Heat-treated striking heads: resist mushrooming, which keeps the tool safer to use and extends its working life.
• Hardened cutting edges: hold their sharpness through repeated impacts and can be reground when they dull.
• Wide bolster blades: spread the force across the material, giving cleaner cuts in brick, block and paving with less shattering.
• Shaped chisel bodies: give a secure grip and help the tool stay put when laid down.

Who Uses Blue Spot Bolsters & Cold Chisels?

These tools suit anyone who needs dependable hand-striking tools for site work or the workshop:

• Bricklayers and stonemasons cutting bricks, blocks and slabs to size
• General builders removing old fixings, cutting metalwork and carrying out light demolition
• Maintenance engineers dealing with seized bolts, rivets and stubborn fixings
• Groundworkers and landscapers trimming paving and working with stone
• DIY enthusiasts tackling masonry, demolition or metalwork around the home

Popular Blue Spot Bolsters & Cold Chisels

Bolsters

Bolsters are the choice for cutting bricks, blocks and paving. The broad blade gives a clean, controlled break along the line you mark, and it is also useful for lifting floorboards and splitting masonry. Tooled-Up stocks Blue Spot bolsters for bricklaying, paving and general building work.

Cold Chisels

Cold chisels have a flat cutting edge for shearing metal bar, rod and sheet, cutting off rivets and bolt heads, and chasing out mortar. Shorter, narrower chisels suit fine work and tight spaces, while longer, heavier ones give more reach and power for tougher jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a bolster and a cold chisel?

A bolster has a wide blade for cutting bricks, blocks and slabs. A cold chisel has a narrower edge for metal, fixings and general demolition.

What hammer should I use with Blue Spot chisels?

A 2lb (900g) club hammer suits most bolsters and standard cold chisels. A lighter ball pein hammer is better for smaller chisels doing detailed work.

Can I use a cold chisel on brick?

Cold chisels can remove mortar and handle small masonry jobs, but a bolster gives a cleaner, more accurate cut through brick and block.

How do I look after my chisels?

Grind away any mushrooming on the striking head and regrind the cutting edge to its original bevel. Wipe the tool clean after use and keep it dry to prevent rust. Always wear safety glasses and gloves, in line with HSE guidance.