Mayhew 31986 Pneumatic Cold Chisel 18 Inch

Overview

Alloy steel runs through both the head and handle of the Mayhew 31986, a chisel measuring 5/8 inch by 18 inches and weighing 12.8 ounces. Sharing the same material for head and handle points to a one piece forged design rather than a separate grip.

An 18 inch length paired with a 5/8 inch working end places this closer to a long pry bar style chisel than a short hand chisel, built for prying and chiseling in one tool. Because the head and handle share the same alloy steel spec, it is likely forged from a single piece of steel rather than assembled from separate parts.

• 5/8 inch by 18 inch size
• Alloy steel head and handle
• 12.8 ounce weight
• One piece forged design

Who it's for

Suited to mechanics and general repair work where a long reach chisel doubles as a light pry bar, such as separating gaskets or freeing stuck parts. Less suited to fine woodworking, where a shorter, wood handled chisel gives more control.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

One piece alloy steel construction, with the handle matching the head material, generally holds up better to striking and prying than tools with a separate handle, since there is no joint to work loose over time. The 18 inch length gives extra leverage for prying, at the cost of the fine control a shorter hand chisel offers.

Specifications

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