Cold Chisel 3/4 Inch Hex x 12 Inch - Mayhew Tools

The Mayhew Tools 12205 Cold Chisel is a robust and reliable tool engineered for precise cutting and shaping of cold metals in professional automotive and industrial settings. Crafted from high-quality alloy steel in the USA, this chisel is designed for performance, durability, and user safety, making it an essential addition to any professional toolkit. Its construction emphasizes longevity and efficient material removal for demanding applications.

Key Features

• Durable Alloy Steel Construction: Forged from high-grade alloy steel, this cold chisel offers exceptional strength and an extended service life, even under rigorous use.
• Precision Cutting Edge: The angled cutting edge is designed for optimal strength and efficiency, allowing for clean and precise material removal from cold metals.
• Integrated Handguard: Features a hard plastic, ergonomic handguard that absorbs the shock of hammer blows and provides significant protection against glancing strikes, enhancing user safety and comfort.
• Hexagonal Body: The 3/4 inch hexagonal shank provides a secure grip and prevents the tool from rolling, ensuring stable handling during operation.
• Shot-Blasted Finish: A shot-blasted finish enhances the tool's overall integrity and resistance to wear and corrosion, contributing to its longevity.
• Made in USA Quality: Manufactured in the United States, reflecting a commitment to high manufacturing standards and consistent quality.

Applications

The Mayhew 12205 Cold Chisel is specifically engineered for cutting and shaping cold metals, making it suitable for a wide range of professional tasks. It is ideal for cutting through thick metal stock where a hacksaw may be unsuitable or space is limited. Common applications include splitting nuts, shearing off rivets, cutting off rusted bolts and other stubborn fasteners, and notching metal for bending or breaking. In automotive settings, it can be used for tasks like removing old exhaust hangers, breaking loose seized components, or general body panel work. Industrially, it proves effective for cutting various metal components, breaking welds, and preparing surfaces. It is not recommended for masonry or stone work.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Mayhew Tools
• Model Number: 12205
• Product Name: Cold Chisel
• Blade Width: 3/4 Inch (19 mm)
• Overall Length: 12 Inches
• Body Size: 5/8 Inch Hexagonal
• Blade Material: Alloy Steel
• Handle Material: Hard Plastic (Handguard)
• Finish: Shot-blasted
• Rockwell Hardness (HRC): 55 - 57