Chipping Hammers
Chipping hammers — also called air chipping hammers or chipping guns — chip, scale, and chisel concrete, brick, and weld slag with controlled, high-frequency pneumatic action. The CP 4123, Tamco/Toku THA-4B, and Texas Pneumatic TXCH3 run 12 to 25 lb in .580 and .680 hex, in pistol-grip and D-handle styles. Shop Chicago Pneumatic chipping hammers, Texas Pneumatic chipping hammers, Toku chipping hammers, and APT chipping hammers. Each hammer runs a matching set of chipping hammer chisels, sold separately. New to sizing? Start with our chipping hammer buyer’s guide. Free shipping on every chipping hammer.
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Light, Controlled Demolition
Chipping hammers draw 20–36 CFM at 90 psi, so a modest air compressor runs them. For heavier breaking, step up to paving breakers; for surface prep and rust removal, see needle scalers and scabblers.
Chipping Hammer Comparison
Chipping hammers are sized by stroke and weight: a longer stroke and heavier body hit harder for concrete, while short-stroke tools give fast, controlled scaling. All run .580 hex or .680 round steel. Air figures are consumption at 90 psi.
| Model | Weight (lb) | Shank | Air (CFM) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APT 652 | 12 | .580 hex / .680 round | 20 | Light scaling, tile |
| CP 4123 | 13 | .580 hex | 26 | General chipping |
| Tamco TCH-2 | 14 | .580 hex | 28 | General chipping |
| APT 653 | 15 | .580 hex / .680 round | 30 | Concrete, weld slag |
| CP 4125 | 16 | .580 hex | 33 | Concrete, scaling |
| Tamco TCH-3 | 18 | .580 hex | 33 | Concrete breaking |
| APT 654 | 19 | .580 hex / .680 round | 34 | Heavy concrete |
| CP 4130 | 19 | .580 hex | 34 | Heavy concrete |
| CP 4133 | 20 | .580 hex | 35 | Heavy concrete, foundry |
| CP 4136 | 22 | .580 hex | 35 | Heaviest chipping |
See all 24 models above, or filter by weight, stroke, and shank in the sidebar.
Shop Chipping Hammers by Brand
Compare the line by maker: Chicago Pneumatic chipping hammers (CP 4123 through CP 4136), APT chipping hammers (652, 653, 654 in .580 hex and .680 round), Texas Pneumatic chipping hammers, and Toku chipping hammers (the Tamco TCH series). Each brand page lists stroke, shank, and air demand for every model in that line.
Common Questions
What is the difference between a chipping hammer and a needle scaler? A chipping hammer drives a single point or chisel for breaking and chipping; a needle scaler uses a bundle of steel needles for cleaning rust, scale, and coatings off metal without gouging it.
What is the difference between a chipping hammer and a paving breaker? Size and job. A chipping hammer is a light 12–25 lb tool for scaling, surface work, and light breaking; a paving breaker is a 30–90 lb tool for breaking slab and pavement. They also use different steel.
What size compressor runs a chipping hammer? Most draw 20–36 CFM at 90 psi, so a compressor rated 35+ CFM keeps up with any single hammer — far less than a paving breaker needs. See air compressors.
Do you sell chipping hammer parts? Yes — for rebuild kits and wear parts, use Parts Direct or call with your model number.