Prosolve | SKU:
139006
4" Brick Bolster with Hand Guard
£14.02
Ex. VAT
£16.82
Inc. VAT
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4" Brick Bolster with Hand Guard is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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4" Brick Bolster with Hand Guard is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Why it works
Built for clean masonry cuts
Ground edges
A ground, hardened carbon steel blade bites cleanly into brick, block and stone.
Impact-absorbing hand guard
Sits above the grip to help protect fingers from a glancing hammer strike.
Purpose-built for masonry
A 100mm blade width sized for a standard brick face in one strike.
Carbon steel construction
A durable material that can be recycled at end of life.
Overview
4" Brick Bolster with Hand Guard - Overview
The 4" Brick Bolster with Hand Guard is a hand-struck bolster chisel for splitting bricks, composite blocks, concrete and stone on site. A ground, hardened carbon steel blade gives a clean, controlled cut, with a moulded hand guard above the grip to help protect the striking hand.
255mm
Overall length
100mm
Blade width
0.357kg
Weight
225mm
Blade length
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Blade width | 100mm |
| Blade length | 225mm |
| Overall length | 255mm |
| Overall width | 130mm |
| Overall height | 120mm |
| Weight | 0.357kg |
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Material | Carbon steel (spring steel) |
| Blade edges | Ground edges |
| Hand guard | Impact-absorbing hand protection grip |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a hammer to use this?
Do I need a hammer to use this?
Yes, the bolster is designed to be struck with a lump or club hammer; it is not for hand pressure alone.
What is the hand guard for?
What is the hand guard for?
The moulded guard sits above the grip to help protect fingers from a glancing hammer strike.
Can it cut concrete or stone, or just brick?
Can it cut concrete or stone, or just brick?
The blade is suited to bricks and composite blocks, and can also trim concrete and stone edges, though it is not intended for heavy demolition of thick concrete.
Is the blade sharpened or does it need sharpening?
Is the blade sharpened or does it need sharpening?
It is supplied with ground edges ready to use; it is not designed to be re-sharpened like a chisel.
What is the blade made from?
What is the blade made from?
Carbon (spring) steel, ground to a clean edge.
Will it fit a standard tool bag or roll?
Will it fit a standard tool bag or roll?
At 255mm long and 0.357kg, it is compact enough for a standard tool bag or belt.
Is this bolster right for demolition work as well as new build?
Is this bolster right for demolition work as well as new build?
It suits both - splitting brick and block on new work, and trimming or breaking out sections during renovation and demolition.
