The stock size for each chisel refers to the raw stock from with it is made and is significant in that it affects the weight and bulk of a tool.  If you are doing delicate work or it your pneumatic tool is a 1/2" or 3/4" size, choose a smaller stock size where available.  The 5/16" chisels on page 10 are designed to fit the Barre Bantam Pneumatic Tool only, but can fit any pneumatic tool with a 1/2" shank opening when used with a Pneumatic Tool Shank Adaptor

Carving Chisel

Our Carving Chisels are the same size and shape as traditional machine chisels but feature an elongated carbide tip with three times more carbide, so they will last longer and require less maintenance. Available in straight or rondel styles up to 3/4" wide. 

Width of Blade
1/8"

3/16"

1/4"

3/8"

1/2"

5/8"

3/4"

NOTE: Our Detachable Striking Cap should not be used with Carving Chisels.

Machine Chisel

Roughing Chisel

Machine Chisel

Machine Chisels available with optional teeth or rondel blade.

Stock         Shank       Width of Blade

            1/2"            1/2"                    1/8"

            1/2"            1/2"                   3/16"

            1/2"            1/2"                    1/4"

            1/2"            1/2"                    3/8"

            1/2"            1/2"                    1/2"

            5/8"            1/2"                    5/8"

            5/8"            5/8"                    5/8"

            5/8"            1/2"                    3/4"

            3/4"            1/2"                    3/4"

            3/4"            5/8"                    3/4"

            1/2"            1/2"                    1/2" (Roughing)

            5/8"            1/2"                    5/8" (Roughing)

            5/8"            5/8"                    5/8" (Roughing)

            5/8"            1/2"                    3/4" (Roughing)

            3/4"            1/2"                    3/4" (Roughing)

                      Machine Point

                           Stock              Shank

                             1/2"              1/2" only

                             5/8"              1/2" or 5/8"

Marble Cutting Chisel

Marble Tooth Chisel

Marble Cutting Chisel & Tooth Chisel

All chisels 1/2" stock with 1/2" shank

Width of Blade

3/4'

1"

1-1/4"

1-1/2"

2"

2-1/2"

3"

Optional tooth styles

Carver's Drill

         Stock        Width of Shank       Blade

          1/2"                     1/2"                 1/8"

          1/2"                     1/2"                3/16"

          1/2"                     1/2"                 1/4"

          1/2"                     1/2"                 3/8"

          5/8"                     1/2"                 1/2"

Carver's Drills are useful whenever a precise, shallow hole (1" and under) is required in a stone carving.  They are available in a variety of blade widths from 1/8" to 3/4", and are designed to be used with a pneumatic tool.

To drill holes:

1. Hold the Carver's Drill in the pneumatic handpiece perpendicular to the stone and with a gentle stopping and starting motion, set your hole.  When working on outdoor pieces, remember to angle the hole slightly downward so water does not collect in it.  When drilling a series of holes, mark your Carver's Drill for constant drill depth.

2. Begin to bear downward on your Drill, letting the air tool do most of the work for you.  Continuously rotate the Carver's Drill 1/4-turn as it penetrates the stone.  This will make a hole of even diameter and also draw the debris out of the bottom of the hole.  Use the exhaust from the pneumatic tool to blow out the hole as needed and continue drilling to desired depth.

Cleaning Up Chisel

            Stock          Shank         Width of Blade

             1/2"               1/2"                  1"

             5/8"               1/2"                  1"

             5/8"               1/2"               1-1/4"

             5/8"               1/2"               1-1/2"

             5/8"               1/2"                  2"

             5/8"               1/2"                  1"   (Roughing)

             5/8"               1/2"               1-1/4"(Roughing)

             5/8"               5/8"               1-1/4"(Roughing)

Carbide Chisels For Barre Bantam

                       Shank        Width of Blade

                        5/16"                   1/8"

                        5/16"                  3/16"

                        5/16"                   1/4"

                        5/16"                   3/8"

* Also available as hand tools.

3/16" and 1/4" chisels available with rondel blades.  3/8" chisel available with teeth or rondel.

All chisels with 5/16" shanks are designed to fit the Barre Bantam Pneumatic Tool only, but can fit any pneumatic tool with a 1/2" shank opening when used with a Pneumatic Tool Shank Adaptor.

Description

3/8" sq 4-pt Bush

1/2" sq Heavy 4-pt Bush

1/2" sq Heavy 9-pt Bush

7/8" rnd Cup Chisel

3-Blade Bush

4-Tooth Frosting

12-Tooth Frosting

21-Tooth Frosting

Bantam Wood Chisel Adaptor (Wood chisel not included.)

Bushing Tools

By using various bushing tools with your pneumatic hammer, it is possible to rough out, finish carve and texture many types of stone.  This value stoneworking technique not only saves time, but also produces a wider variety of surface finishes than possible with conventional hand tools.

Some important things to remember:           

Do not hold onto the bushing chisel.  Hold the pneumatic tool perpendicular to the stone so the chisel moves freely, bouncing and spinning over the surface in a random pattern (called "dancing".)

The 4-point chisel, above left, is ideal for roughing out your work and will leave a coarse texture.  The 9-point chisel center, removes less material but leaves a finer surface.  The cup chisel, right will not dig and is excellent for curved areas; use it to achieve a smoother texture prior to final finish.

4-Point & 9-Point Tooth Chisels w/ Solid Carbide Tips

             # of Points        Stock         Shank  

                 4                     3/8"            1/2"

                 4 & 9              1/2"            1/2"

                 4 & 9              5/8"            1/2"

                 4 & 9              5/8"            5/8"

                 4 & 9              3/4"            1/2"

                 4 & 9              3/4"            5/8"

                 4 & 9              7/8"          11/16"

                 4 & 9              1/2"            1/2"

                 4 & 9              5/8"            1/2"

                 4 & 9              3/4"            1/2"

Cup Chisel

                     Round Stock         Shank

                             7/8"                  1/2"

                             7/8"                  5/8"

Marble Frosting Tool

 Stock    Shank     Rows of Teeth    Teeth Per Row

  1/2"        1/2"                  5                           5

  5/8"        1/2"                  7                           7

  3/4"        1/2"                  8                           8

Double Blade Chisel

              Stock      Shank       Width of Blade

               5/8"          1/2"                    1"

               5/8"          1/2"                 1-1/2"

Bush Chisel Cut

   Opening       Number of Blades    Width of Blade

       3/8"                          5                          1-3/8"

       3/8"                          6                          1-3/8"

Three Blade Bushing Chisel

                       Stock                Shank

                         1/2"                   1/2"

                         5/8"                   1/2"

Criss-Cross Chisel

                        Stock                 Shank

                         1/2"                      1/2"

                         5/8"                      1/2"

                         3/4"                      1/2"

Cape Chisel

           Stock             Shank          Width of Blade

            1/2"                 1/2"                      1/8"

            1/2"                 1/2"                     3/16"

            1/2"                 1/2"                      1/4"

            1/2"                 1/2"                      3/8"

Ripper

           Stock             Shank        Number of Teeth

            1/2"                 1/2"                         2

            1/2"                 1/2"                         3

            1/2"                 1/2"                         4

            5/8"                 1/2"                         4

            5/8"                 5/8"                         4

            5/8"                 1/2"                         5

Swept Cape Chisel

These tools are used almost exclusively by masons to remove old mortar in preparation for repointing.  Their curved shape prevents the chisel from getting stuck in mortar joints.  Steel blade only.

Blade Width

3/16"

1/4"

3/8"