Bush hammer

[1] Bush hammers exist in many forms, from simple hand-held hammers to large electric machines, but the basic functional property of the tool is always the same – a grid of conical or pyramidal points at the end of a large metal slug.

The repeated impact of these points into stone or concrete creates a rough, pockmarked texture that resembles naturally weathered rock.

[2] The bush hammer has been modernized, making it easier for the users to perform tasks while still producing the intended effect.

Powered machines are built to give the impression that a hand-powered bush hammer has been applied to the concrete.

[4] The bush hammer is the patented title for this tool but has also been called different names over the years.

Hand-driven bush hammer
A bush-hammered concrete surface