Ask anyone who has broken up a driveway which bit to start with and the answer comes back the same way every time: use a point, not a chisel. A moil point concentrates the hammer energy onto a small area and drives a crack through the slab, where a flat chisel spreads that same blow across a wide edge and loses most of it. This General Equipment standard moil point is the forged alloy steel version of that bit in the 1-1/8 inch hex by 6 inch shank size, which is the shank that fits the common electric demolition hammers and pneumatic breakers on most job sites.
Built for
- Breaking up concrete slabs, driveways, sidewalks and equipment pads
- Starting a demolition cut before switching to a chisel for cleanup work
- Punching through masonry, footings and reinforced sections
- Contractors and rental fleets keeping a spare point on the truck
Point or chisel - which to reach for
The two bits do different jobs and running the wrong one costs you time. A moil point, sometimes called a bull point, ends in a taper that puts the full force of the blow onto a very small contact area. That is what fractures concrete and propagates a crack through the slab. A flat chisel is a shearing tool - excellent for trimming an edge, breaking out a defined section, or removing tile and coatings, and poor at breaking a pad from cold.
The usual sequence on a slab is to open it with the point, work outward from the crack you started, then swap to a chisel once the job becomes shaping and clearing rather than breaking. Working from an edge or an existing crack rather than the middle of an intact slab also makes a noticeable difference in how quickly it comes apart.
Specifications
- Part: General Equipment standard moil point, reference 102-1000
- Shank: 1-1/8 inch hexagon by 6 inch
- Material: forged alloy steel
- Application: slab demolition and general concrete breaking
- Compatible with: electric demolition hammers and pneumatic hammers taking a 1-1/8 inch by 6 inch hex shank
Frequently asked questions
Will this fit my demolition hammer?
It fits hammers that take a 1-1/8 inch hex by 6 inch shank, which covers most electric brute-style demolition hammers and many pneumatic breakers. Measure the flats on your current bit if you are unsure, and check whether your tool requires a notched or quick-connect shank.
Should I use a moil point or a flat chisel to break a slab?
Start with the point. It focuses the blow on a small area and cracks the slab. A chisel spreads the same energy across its width, so you lose impact where you need it most. Switch to a chisel once you are shaping, trimming or breaking out defined sections.
What is the difference between a moil point and a bull point?
They are the same tool under two names. Both describe a tapered demolition point used for breaking concrete and masonry.
How long does a moil point last?
It depends entirely on the material and how hot it gets run. Points dull and mushroom with use, and a dulled tip transfers energy poorly, so most crews treat them as a consumable and keep a spare rather than pushing one past its useful edge.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for the concrete and surface preparation lines we carry, with US-based support from people who know the equipment. Tell us which hammer you are running and we will confirm the shank before you order.
