{"product_id":"roughneck-gorilla-block-buster-bolster-230mm-9in","title":"Roughneck Gorilla Block Buster Bolster, 230mm (9in)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoughneck Gorilla Block Buster Bolster, 230mm (9in)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bolster designed around the two things that go wrong when you are cutting block by hand: the blow lands badly, or it lands on your hand. The \u003cstrong\u003ehandle is set at 90° to the striking area\u003c\/strong\u003e, so your hand sits well out of the hammer's path, and the \u003cstrong\u003estriking anvil is a full 30mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — a big enough target that you are not aiming at a pencil end with a lump hammer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e230mm blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is hardened, tempered, ground and polished, with a powder-coated finish, and it is \u003cstrong\u003elaser etched with 100mm lines\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can mark and cut off the tool itself instead of going back for a tape. The handle is a \u003cstrong\u003etriple-injected soft grip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made for cutting blocks and bricks cleanly, and it also does the demolition jobs a bolster gets used for anyway — lifting wall and floor tiles, taking off external render, and chasing channels in blockwork for recessed pipe and cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e230mm (9in) blade for cutting blocks and bricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 30mm striking anvil — an easier target under a lump hammer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle angled at 90° from the striking area to keep your hand clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade laser etched with 100mm lines for measuring off the tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened, tempered, ground and polished steel with a powder-coated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple-injected soft grip handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso used for lifting tiles, removing render and chasing channels in blockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughneck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31-900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230mm (9in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardened, tempered, ground and polished powder-coated steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Anvil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90° from the striking area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple-injected soft grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laser-etched 100mm lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.865kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting blocks and bricks on site without a saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChasing channels in blockwork for pipe and cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifting old wall and floor tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking off external render\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone whose knuckles have met a lump hammer once already\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Our DIY \u0026amp; Hardware Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore building and site tools from our Loughrea store:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/handtools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHand Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/building-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/diy-hand-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDIY Hand Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/general-diy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeneral DIY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/d-i-y-products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eD.I.Y. Products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/tiles-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTiles \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVisit Us In Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall in to us in Loughrea, Co. Galway for advice, to browse our full range, or to place an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1\u0026amp;query=Beattys+Loughrea+H62+X380\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet Directions – H62 X380\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhy is the handle at an angle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the hand holding the bolster is not in line with the face you are hitting. On a straight bolster, a missed swing lands on your knuckles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat hammer should I use with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lump or club hammer. The 30mm anvil is sized to take that kind of blow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat are the lines on the blade for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are etched at 100mm intervals, so you can measure and mark a cut straight off the tool rather than reaching for a tape every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWill it cut a concrete block in one go?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 230mm blade spans a standard block, which is what lets you score and split it in a controlled line rather than chipping across it. Score both faces before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDo I need eye protection?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cutting block and brick throws chips, and struck steel faces can spall. Safety glasses are not optional on this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Brand_Roughneck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67629968130439,"sku":"10407270","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5678\/5964\/files\/10407270.jpg?v=1791295384","url":"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/fr\/products\/roughneck-gorilla-block-buster-bolster-230mm-9in","provider":"Beattys of Loughrea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}