SDS Plus Chisels for Masonry & Demolition Work

Breaking, chipping or removing masonry calls for a chisel that matches both the material & the rotary hammer driving it. P&N Chisels provide SDS Plus options for powered masonry work, with pointed & flat profiles available for different types of material removal.

The current range includes a 250mm pointed chisel plus 250mm flat chisels in 25mm & 40mm widths. Each uses an SDS Plus shank for compatible SDS Plus rotary hammer drills.

Rather than choosing on size alone, start with the work in front of you. A pointed profile concentrates impact into a smaller area while a flat chisel spreads the working edge across a wider section.

Browse Hammer Drills for related powered equipment or Power Tool Accessories for more accessories around the setup.

Pointed or Flat Chisel?

The main decision is the shape of the working end.

Pointed SDS Plus Chisels

A pointed chisel concentrates impact around a narrow tip. This makes the profile suited to breaking, chipping & starting material removal where a broad cutting edge isn't required.

The P&N pointed option stocked in this range measures 250mm long with a 14mm diameter.

Flat SDS Plus Chisels

Flat chisels place a wider working edge against the material. P&N flat SDS Plus chisels are useful where the job calls for broader material removal rather than concentrating the impact at a single point.

Industrial Shed's current P&N range includes 25mm x 250mm plus 40mm x 250mm flat options.

The better profile depends on what you're trying to remove rather than simply choosing the widest chisel available.

For broader cutting or removal work around the job, Cutting Tools provide complementary workshop options.

Built for SDS Plus Rotary Hammers

P&N's masonry chisels use an SDS Plus shank designed for compatible SDS Plus rotary hammer drills.

That connection is one of the first things to check before ordering. SDS Plus describes the shank system, so the driving tool needs to accept that connection.

P&N manufactures these chisels from toughened steel for powered chiselling work. The range also uses a sand-blasted finish produced using a process with zero heavy metals.

A straightforward compatibility check is:

► Confirm the rotary hammer accepts SDS Plus accessories
► Choose the chisel profile around the work
► Check the chisel width or point configuration
► Check the overall length against the required access
► Confirm the rotary hammer's operating mode suits chiselling
► Check the individual tool instructions before starting work

Where the surrounding job also involves drilling into masonry, Drill Accessories can help build out the drilling side of the setup.

Choose the Working Edge Around the Job

The difference between a pointed chisel & a 40mm flat chisel is more than physical size.

A pointed profile concentrates the hammer action into a smaller contact area. It is the logical place to start where focused breaking or chipping is required.

A 25mm flat profile provides a broader edge while remaining narrower than the 40mm option.

A 40mm flat profile spreads the working edge across a wider section for jobs where broader material removal suits the task.

Think about the material that needs to come away, the access around it plus how concentrated the impact needs to be.

If the job moves from rough removal into further surface preparation, Grinders & Sanders provide related powered options for subsequent stages of the work.

Why Chisel Length Matters

All three P&N Chisels currently stocked in this range use a 250mm length.

Length affects how the tool reaches the working area plus the distance between the rotary hammer & the material. It can be particularly relevant where the chisel needs to reach into a recess or where surrounding material limits access.

Width serves a different purpose. On the flat chisels, the choice between 25mm & 40mm changes the amount of cutting edge presented to the material.

That gives you three simple dimensions to think about:

► Shank – SDS Plus compatibility
► Length – 250mm across the current range
► Working profile – pointed, 25mm flat or 40mm flat

Keeping those decisions separate makes choosing between the available options much easier.

For a broader look at preparing tools before demanding work periods, Spring Jobsite Prep Getting Your Gear Ready provides practical workshop preparation guidance.

Set Up the Rotary Hammer Before Chiselling

The chisel is only one part of the working system.

Before starting, check that the SDS Plus shank is correctly fitted to a compatible rotary hammer. The operating mode also needs to suit chiselling rather than assuming every setting on the tool performs the same function.

The work area should be assessed before powered material removal begins. Consider what is behind or around the material, where broken material may travel plus whether the surrounding structure or surface needs protection.

Suitable personal protection also matters during impact work. Safety & Personal Protective Equipment provides related equipment for workshop, construction & site requirements.

If the rotary hammer begins showing signs that something isn't operating correctly, 7 Signs Your Power Tool Needs a Service Before It Fails on Site covers warning signs worth checking before continuing demanding work.

One Chisel Doesn't Suit Every Type of Removal

It can be tempting to leave one SDS Plus chisel in the rotary hammer for every stage of a job, but the working profile changes how the impact reaches the material.

Start with the result required.

► Need concentrated impact? Consider the pointed profile.
► Need a flat cutting edge? Choose a flat chisel.
► Need a narrower flat profile? Compare the 25mm option.
► Need a broader working edge? Compare the 40mm option.

The best choice is the one that suits the material-removal task while remaining compatible with the rotary hammer being used.

For more demanding cutting, grinding or removal work around masonry & fabrication jobs, Complete Guide Abrasive Cutting Grinding Discs provides further practical reading.