Which Bolster to get?

[tombsie]

Hi all,

Just joined the site been looking at it for a while now picking up tips and advice and thought it was about time to actually join.

So my first question is what bolster do you guys recommend?
looking for something decent nothing worse than having cheap tools that break after first use.
Im looking for one with a safety guard. Iv had a quick look on screw fix but there selections are limited and to be honest the wholesalers round me dont offer the best selection

any advice would be much appricated

cheers

Tombsie

 

[Guest111]

don,t bother with a safety guard!from experience if you miss and hit the guard the hammer usually ends up hitting your wrist which can break it,best thing is an ordinary 2" or 50mm bolster after you hit your hand a couple of times you learn not to do it again.

 

[oldtimer]

I have both safely tucked up in the garage

 

[topcat]

Use a 2" 50mm bolster with out guard. My dad used to say you wont hit your hand again if you do it once also have wide 3" one but dont use it much

 

[tombsie]

iv used both types (with and without safety guards) guess it aint the most important thing... main question is what make do you guys recommend?

 

[Mark_Burgess]

Get an sds bit with scutch comb in, that will do most things.

Otherwise, 2" any make, regularly sharpen it with angle grinder.

 

[MNR]

This one was good until the obvious happened.

 

[telectrix]

that'lll teach you not to use it to hit apprentice over the head with it.

 

[cheeky_blue]

Personally I like this, but more often than not Ill just get the 18V SDS out
www.toolbank.com | FatMax Electricians Chisel 55mm With Guard | Builders Equipment Limited

 

[MNR]

And then docked it from his wages for breaking it lol

Marc

 

[ExArmy]

55mm fatmax one for me too. i prefer one with a gaurd, safety first :builder:

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Having tried many brands and types over the years, the only ones I would recommend are the Stanley FatMax and the Olympia Tools Roughneck ranges. The Roughnecks are my favorites, a nice blend of balance, striking pommels and sharp edges that are extremely wear resistant, they are a joy to use.

Stanley UK - Masons' Cold Chisels
Brick, Stone & Concrete Tools

 

[VoltzElectrical]

with rotary stop on any good sds, 110v or cordless ( i have the makita 18v sds and the bosch 36v VfLi) the use of these crude hand tools has become a thing of the past. Can't even recall seeing mine for 5 or so years.