How to Choose a Chisel: A Buying Guide
✅ Why Choose a Chisel Hammer
The stonecutter It is a power tool (corded or battery-powered) designed for remove materials such as plaster, tiles, coverings, glues, stucco and small portions of masonry, without drilling function. It is perfect for jobs precise and localized, where a demolition hammer would be too powerful or cumbersome.
Compared to a hammer drill or combination hammer, the chisel is lighter, easier to handle and optimised for controlled and continuous chiselling.
🔍 Types of Stonecutters
🪚 SDS-Plus Chisel
The most common and versatile. Ideal for tiles, plasters, light masonry. Compact and also suitable for prolonged use overhead.
⚒️ SDS-Max Chisel
More powerful and robust, used for deeper removals, harder masonry and resistant surfaces.
🔋 Cordless chisel (18V or 40V)
Great for work on the move or in spaces without electricity. High performance in professional Brushless models.
🧱 Combined chipping machine (chipping + variable percussion)
Some models allow you to adjust the intensity of the blow to adapt to different materials, increasing precision and control.
⚙️ What to Consider When Choosing
🔨 Impact energy (Joule)
- 1.5–3 J → for tiles, plaster, light masonry
- 3.1–5 J → for concrete, solid bricks, removal of glues and coatings
- Over 5 J → for hard surfaces and partial demolitions
⚙️ Type of attack
- SDS Plus → for light and precision work (most common use)
- SDS Max → for large chisels and more heavy-duty use
🔋 Diet
- Wired (230V) → continuous power, suitable for long jobs
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Battery operated (18V or 40V) → maximum freedom of movement
- 18V → frequent but light use
- 40V → intensive use and light demolition
🧰 Useful technical features
- Brushless motor (in cordless models)
- Adjustable speed / adjustable percussion intensity
- Anti-Vibration System (AVC)
- Ergonomic handle and soft grip
- Integrated LED light (in battery-powered models)
- Possibility of chisel lock on multiple corners (for flat or vertical chiselling)
👷 Which Chisel to Choose Based on Use
🧽 For removing tiles and light plasters
→ SDS-Plus, 2.5 J, 900W (or 18V), anti-vibration, weight <3 kg
🔧 For renovation work on concrete or solid masonry
→ SDS-Plus or SDS-Max, 3.5–4.5 J, 1200W, impact adjustment, chisel function with angle lock
🏗️ For working at heights or in environments without electricity
→ 18V or 40V cordless chisel, Brushless, 3–4 J, 5.0 Ah battery, LED and anti-vibration handle
🛒 Where to buy it
The best professional chiselers are available on EmmetiStore.it and in EmmetiStore stores, with models from top brands:
Makita, DeWalt, Bosch Professional, Milwaukee, Hikoki, Einhell, Stanley.
The team EmmetiStore will help you find the perfect model for your needs, with pointed or flat chisels, cases, extra batteries, chucks and accessories always available.