air chisel

Compressed-gas sculptor

An air chisel is a pneumatic tool that delivers rapid hammer blows to a chisel bit, powered by compressed air.

Used for cutting, shaping, or breaking metal, concrete, and other hard materials: The mechanic used an air chisel to remove the rusted bolts.

Also called an air hammer or pneumatic chisel.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G