Professional SDS Chisels for Concrete, Masonry & Demolition

Breaking concrete, chasing masonry or stripping tiles demands more than fitting any chisel into the hammer. Hobson | Chisels brings together professional Mungo SDS-Plus & SDS-Max chisels for construction, demolition, renovation & maintenance work, including pointed, flat, spade, tile & hollow profiles for different breaking & removal tasks. Choose the chisel around the material, hammer connection, working profile & access required to put impact where the job needs it.

A well-matched chisel gives concreters, builders, renovators, installers & maintenance crews better control over the work while avoiding the compromise of expecting one profile to handle every stage of demolition.

What Are Hobson Chisels?

Built for powered hammer work, Hobson/Mungo chisels are accessories used for breaking, chiselling, chasing & removing concrete, masonry, tiles & other appropriate building materials.

The range centres on MMP SDS-Plus chisels & MMX SDS-Max chisels. MMP options include pointed, flat, spade, tile & hollow profiles, giving trades different working edges for different removal requirements.

Head shape makes a practical difference. A pointed tip concentrates impact into a small area, while flat & wider profiles distribute the working action across more material. Purpose-specific tile & hollow profiles address removal & chasing tasks that call for different geometry again.

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Why Choose Hobson Chisels?

Hammer power is only useful when the accessory can put that energy into the work effectively.

Hobson's Mungo chisel families give professional users a choice of connections, profiles, working widths & lengths for different site requirements.

Depending on the chisel selected, options include:

► Pointed profiles for concentrated breaking
► Flat edges for general chiselling & removal
► Spade profiles for broader material removal
► Dedicated tile-removal chisels
► Hollow profiles for chasing work
► SDS-Plus options for matching hammer systems
► SDS-Max options for heavier compatible hammer setups
► Different working lengths & widths

That choice allows the accessory to follow the job rather than forcing the job to suit whichever chisel happens to be in the toolbox.

Common Applications

Demolition rarely involves one material, one surface or one type of removal.

Concrete contractors can use different chisel profiles for breaking, trimming, opening & removing concrete during construction or remedial work.

Builders & renovation crews may move from masonry demolition to tile strip-out or surface preparation within the same project.

Tilers often need a profile designed around removing existing finishes before the underlying surface can be prepared for new work.

Electricians & plumbers can encounter masonry chasing when installing services, with the work planned around existing services & structural requirements.

Civil & maintenance teams may move into heavier breaking tasks where an SDS-Max hammer & corresponding chisel family are more appropriate.

Facilities crews benefit from having several profiles available because maintenance work can reveal unexpected materials once an existing surface or assembly is opened.

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Product Selection Guide

Start With the Hammer Connection

Check the tool before comparing chisel profiles.

Hobson's Mungo range includes both SDS-Plus & SDS-Max chisels, so the chisel shank needs to match the hammer's tool holder.

Confirm:

► Hammer model
► SDS-Plus or SDS-Max holder
► Chiselling function
► Material being worked
► Scale of the task
► Required working length

A useful chisel profile can't overcome the wrong tool connection.

Pointed Chisels – Concentrate the Impact

Trying to establish the first break in hard material?

A pointed chisel concentrates impact through a narrow working tip. This makes the profile a useful choice for localised breaking, penetration & opening material before broader removal begins.

Common uses can include:

► Starting a break in concrete
► Localised masonry removal
► Concentrating impact into a defined area
► Opening material before changing profiles

Pointed chisels aren't automatically the best option for clearing a broad surface. Once the material opens, a flat or wider profile may suit the next stage better.

Flat Chisels – Control General Removal

A flat chisel changes the way the hammer meets the surface.

Its wider edge can suit general chiselling, cutting-back & removal work where the concentrated action of a point isn't required.

Choose the working width around:

► Material
► Area being removed
► Hammer capability
► Access
► Required reach
► Surface condition

Going wider isn't always going faster. A well-matched edge can work more effectively than an oversized chisel fighting the material.

Spade Chisels – Cover More Surface

Broad removal work calls for a different working edge.

Mungo's MMP SDS-Plus family includes spade-chisel options for jobs where increased edge width is useful. These can make sense when the operator needs to work across more surface than a conventional narrow chisel provides.

Before choosing one, assess the material, removal area, working angle, hammer capability & available clearance.

Select the width for the task rather than choosing the widest chisel on the shelf.

Tile Chisels – Approach Strip-Out Differently

Tile removal isn't simply miniature concrete demolition.

The operator often needs to work beneath or against an existing finish while managing the substrate that remains behind it. Mungo's SDS-Plus family includes a dedicated tile-chisel profile for this type of removal work.

Before beginning, inspect:

► Tile or surface finish
► Adhesive or bedding layer
► Underlying substrate
► Working angle
► Areas that need to remain intact
► Required depth of removal

Good accessory selection can make the strip-out more controlled & leave the next stage of surface preparation with less unnecessary damage to deal with.

Hollow Chisels – Form Channels & Chases

Some installation work requires a defined channel rather than broad demolition.

Hollow chisels provide a profile for appropriate chasing work in masonry & related materials.

Before cutting into an existing surface, establish what sits behind it. Review available drawings, locate relevant electrical or plumbing services & consider structural restrictions around the proposed chase.

A fast chisel is no advantage if the work reaches something that shouldn't have been touched.

SDS-Plus vs SDS-Max Chisels

Unsure which Hobson/Mungo family to start with? Begin with the hammer you intend to use, then select the working profile around the task.

SDS-Max shouldn't be treated as the automatic choice simply because a job looks difficult. Tool connection, hammer capability, material & workload should determine the setup.

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Expert Tips

Change Profiles as the Job Changes

One chisel doesn't need to complete the entire demolition sequence.

A pointed profile may help establish the initial break. Once the material begins opening, moving to a flat or broader edge can make subsequent removal more efficient.

Experienced crews select the accessory around the current stage of the job rather than staying with the first chisel fitted to the hammer.

Let the Working Edge Do Its Job

Slow progress doesn't automatically call for more operator pressure.

Check the chisel first. If the profile is poorly matched to the material, pushing harder may add effort without solving the underlying problem.

Changing the working edge can be a more effective response.

Don't Choose SDS-Max by Size Alone

A larger chisel isn't automatically a better chisel.

SDS-Plus & SDS-Max belong to different hammer systems. Match the connection to the tool & choose the profile according to the actual workload.

This becomes especially important when crews share accessories between vehicles, workshops & sites.

Inspect Chisels Before the Shift Starts

Repeated impact places demanding loads through both the working end & shank.

Check:

► Tip or cutting edge
► Chisel body
► SDS shank
► Retention areas
► Cracks
► Significant deformation
► Abnormal wear

A damaged chisel should be assessed before it returns to hammer work.

Check the Work Area Before Chasing

A wall or slab can conceal more than the surface suggests.

Before chasing or breaking into existing material, identify relevant electrical, plumbing & other services & consider any structural restrictions.

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Prepare for the Environment Around the Chisel

Concrete, masonry & tile removal can generate airborne dust, noise & flying fragments.

Set up controls around the actual work rather than treating PPE as the only consideration. Isolation, extraction, debris management & task-appropriate protective equipment can all form part of a properly prepared work area.

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Keep the Product Identity With the Accessory

Can the next person identify the chisel after months in the toolbox?

Accurate identification matters when several similar-looking chisels are being used across different hammers or applications.

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