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Types of Hammers

The document provides a comprehensive list of various types of hammers along with their specific uses and characteristics. It includes descriptions for hammers such as the claw hammer, framing hammer, and ball-peen hammer, among others. Each hammer is tailored for different tasks in woodworking, metalworking, construction, and other fields.

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Types of Hammers

The document provides a comprehensive list of various types of hammers along with their specific uses and characteristics. It includes descriptions for hammers such as the claw hammer, framing hammer, and ball-peen hammer, among others. Each hammer is tailored for different tasks in woodworking, metalworking, construction, and other fields.

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Types of Hammers with Descriptions

Claw Hammer
Used mainly in woodworking; one side of the head is for driving nails, the other is a curved
claw for pulling them out.

Framing Hammer
Heavier than a claw hammer with a straight claw; used for framing wooden houses and
rough construction.

Ball-Peen (Ball Pein) Hammer


Has one flat face and one rounded (peen) side; commonly used in metalworking to shape
metal and close rivets.

Cross-Peen Hammer
Peen runs perpendicular to the handle; used in blacksmithing and metal shaping.

Straight-Peen Hammer
Peen runs parallel to the handle; ideal for shaping metal in confined areas.

Sledgehammer
Very large, heavy hammer with a long handle; used for demolition or driving stakes.

Club Hammer (Lump Hammer)


Smaller version of a sledgehammer; used with chisels or for light demolition work.

Dead Blow Hammer


Filled with sand or steel shot; reduces rebound and delivers a controlled blow without
damaging the workpiece.

Soft-Faced Hammer
Faces made of rubber, plastic, or rawhide; used when minimal surface damage is needed.

Rubber Mallet
All-rubber head; ideal for shaping soft metal, furniture assembly, or automotive work
without damaging surfaces.

Wooden Mallet
Common in woodworking to drive chisels or knock joints together without marring the
wood.
Plastic Mallet
Similar to rubber but harder; used when a bit more striking force is needed without
damage.

Brick Hammer (Mason’s Hammer)


One flat face for striking and a chisel end for cutting or chipping bricks.

Drywall Hammer
Features a hatchet-shaped back and a serrated face for working with drywall.

Roofing Hammer
Includes a hatchet end and a magnetized face for driving roofing nails.

Rock Hammer (Geologist’s Hammer)


One face for hammering, the other a chisel for breaking rocks.

Electrician’s Hammer
Lightweight and has a narrow head for working in tight spaces.

Upholstery Hammer (Tack Hammer)


Small hammer with one magnetized face for positioning tacks; used in upholstery work.

Scaling Hammer
Used to remove scale, rust, and paint from surfaces like metal.

Chasing Hammer
Used in jewelry making for shaping and texturing metal.

Planishing Hammer
Used to smooth sheet metal; has highly polished faces.

Blacksmith’s Hammer
Heavy-duty hammer used in forging, typically with a flat face and a peen.

Power Hammer
Mechanically powered hammer used in forging processes for shaping metal quickly.

Slater’s Hammer
Designed for roofing with slate tiles; includes a point, claw, and striking face.

Welder’s Hammer (Chipping Hammer)


Used to chip off slag and clean welds; usually has a spring handle to absorb shock.
Engineer’s Hammer
Similar to a small sledgehammer, used in heavy-duty work like driving punches or cold
chisels.

Rock Pick Hammer


Combines a flat head with a pointed pick for geological and masonry work.

Body Mechanic’s Hammer


Light hammers used in auto body repair to remove dents.

Tinner’s Hammer
Used in sheet metal work; includes a square face and a cross-peen.

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