--- product_id: 179914411 title: "Bolster and Cold Chisel Set - Essential Heavy Duty Hand Tools for Builders, Bricklayers and DIY. Fully Forged for Superior Strength. Use on Brick, Mortar, Plaster, Floor, Stone." brand: "footprint" price: "£20.49" currency: GBP in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/179914411-bolster-and-cold-chisel-set-essential-heavy-duty-hand-tools store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 30+ years lifespan durability 1240°C forged carbon steel 14-step Sheffield manufacturing Bolster and Cold Chisel Set - Essential Heavy Duty Hand Tools for Builders, Bricklayers and DIY. Fully Forged for Superior Strength. Use on Brick, Mortar, Plaster, Floor, Stone. **Brand:** footprint **Price:** £20.49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ Forge your legacy with tools that outlast generations! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bolster and Cold Chisel Set - Essential Heavy Duty Hand Tools for Builders, Bricklayers and DIY. Fully Forged for Superior Strength. Use on Brick, Mortar, Plaster, Floor, Stone. by footprint - **How much does it cost?** £20.49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/179914411-bolster-and-cold-chisel-set-essential-heavy-duty-hand-tools) ## Best For - footprint enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted footprint brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Anti-Mushroom Domed Heads:** Designed to resist splintering and mushrooming, keeping your tools safe and reliable. - • **Iconic British Craftsmanship:** Manufactured in Sheffield with 250 years of steel-making heritage and 14 rigorous processes. - • **Lifetime Reliability for Pros:** Trusted by tradesmen worldwide, these tools are built to endure decades of heavy use. - • **Precision Cutting, Every Time:** Hardened and tempered blades deliver clean, sharp cuts on brick, stone, and plaster. - • **Unmatched Strength, Forged to Last:** Crafted from a single piece of carbon steel heated to 1240°C for ultimate toughness. ## Overview The Footprint Bolster and Cold Chisel Set is a premium, fully forged carbon steel hand tool duo designed for builders, bricklayers, and DIY professionals. Manufactured in Sheffield through 14 precise processes, these tools feature hardened, tempered blades and anti-mushroom domed heads for superior durability and clean cuts on brick, stone, mortar, and plaster. Renowned for lasting over 30 years, this set combines British craftsmanship with unmatched strength, making it a lifetime investment for serious tradesmen. ## Description Bolster and Cold Chisel Set - Essential Heavy Duty Hand Tools for Builders, Bricklayers and DIY. Fully Forged for Superior Strength. Use on Brick, Mortar, Plaster, Floor, Stone. ## Features - HEAVY-DUTY: Fully forged from one piece of Carbon steel heated to 1240°c gives superior strength. They're placed in a furnace at 850°c during the hardening process and then tempered to 240°c to decrease brittleness and increase longevity. The small bolster (9 x 2 1/4"/230x57mm) is designed for use on brick, block, wood, mortar and plaster. The cold chisel (10 x 3/4"/250x19mm) can be used on stone/rock. - LAST FOR GENERATIONS - Everything about these hand tools have been designed with strength in mind. Read the reviews anywhere online for our tools and you'll repeatedly see happy tradesmen, some who have inherited their apparatus from generations of tradesmen before and are still going strong after 30+ years. You'll never need to buy another brick bolster or cold chisel. - ANTI-MUSHROOM HEAD: Both of the domed heads delay onset of mushrooming and splintering after repeated use. Sharp cutting edge for clean cuts. Can be used on tiles too. The Blue paint finish provides high visibility on busy sites. We've thought of everything! That's why Footprint tools are the preferred brand by professional builders, masons and other tradesmen all over the globe. - ALWAYS BRITISH MADE: All of Footprint's bolsters and chisels are manufactured in Sheffield, where we have an international reputation for steel-making. Each one goes through 14 manufacturing processes to transform a bar of high quality carbon steel into this incredibly strong and long-lasting toolbox staple. - 250 YEARS MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE: We know a thing or two about manufacturing quality hand tools and when we develop a product, it sets the benchmark in the industry. We've been manufacturing since the 18th century and focus on delivering affordable high quality apparatus. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Manufacturer | Footprint | | Part Number | 730 | | Product Dimensions | 25.4 x 5.7 x 0.1 cm; 1.04 kg | | Item model number | 730 | | Colour | Blue | | Material | Steel | | Power Source | hand_powered | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Handle material | Wood | | Blade edge | Flat | | Included Components | 1 x 10 x 3/4" Cold Chisel & 1 x Small Brick Bolster / Electricians Bolster / Chasing Chisel | | Batteries included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | | Item Weight | 1.04 kg | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Footprint - **Handle material:** Wood - **Blade edge:** Flat - **Blade material:** Carbon Steel - **Product dimensions:** 25.4L x 5.7W centimetres ## Images ![Bolster and Cold Chisel Set - Essential Heavy Duty Hand Tools for Builders, Bricklayers and DIY. Fully Forged for Superior Strength. Use on Brick, Mortar, Plaster, Floor, Stone. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fsmZoAaaL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Would this be good to remove plaster coving of the ceiling?** A: You don't need these to remove coving you need a flat crow bar. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/179914411-bolster-and-cold-chisel-set-essential-heavy-duty-hand-tools](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/179914411-bolster-and-cold-chisel-set-essential-heavy-duty-hand-tools) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*