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FAQ

What are some different types of hammers and what are they used for?

What is a claw hammer? A curved claw hammer is used for woodworking and removing nails. The curved claw gives the user leverage for pulling nails out of pieces of wood.

What is a rip claw hammer? Used for demolition and ripping apart wood that is nailed together. There are a variety of rip hammers. If you want to do finishing work, use a rip hammer that weighs less than 22 ounces. That way, you won't damage the finish or the nail.

What is a ball peen hammer? Generally used by engineers, the peen, in this case, is rounded and is usually used for shaping metal and closing rivets. A ball-peen hammer is typically used for metalworking. It's different from the other types of peen hammers because of its circular head. Ball peen hammers are used for peening, a metalworking process where the surface is hardened by impacting it with a hammer. The flat end of the hammer is used for striking punches and chisels. The round end is used to round off the edges of metal pins and fasteners.

What is a brass hammer? Also known as a non-sparking hammer or spark-proof hammer and used mainly in flammable areas like oil fields

What is a club hammer? Sometimes called a Lump Hammer, it has a double-faced head. It is helpful for light demolition work, driving steel chisels, and masonry nails.

What is a sledgehammer? They are used for heavier jobs, not just the title of a great Phil Collins song, such as driving in stakes or breaking up concrete, stone, or masonry.  A sledgehammer has a large, flat metalhead. The size of a sledgehammer's head gives it the ability to apply a lot of force compared to other hammers. Like a mallet, sledgehammers can deliver that force over a wide area. Sledgehammers are used with both hands and swung using the torso to increase the energy. These powerful tools are commonly used for demolition mainly busting through drywall or masonry walls and driving fence posts.

What is a soft-faced hammer? Various types are available, with hard and soft rubber, plastic or copper faces. Some come with a choice of interchangeable faces. Soft face hammers are used for projects to avoid surface and finish damage; this includes assembling furniture, fitting parts in machining, and even jewelry stone setting. Soft face hammers can also be used for metal forming. The soft-face hammer is a must-have hammer in your toolbox.

What is an engineer's hammer? An engineer's hammer is like a sledgehammer used for driving spikes and wedges. It has a shorter handle than a sledgehammer, making it convenient for smaller spaces.

What is a drywall hammer used for? Just that: drywall. You can use this specialty hammer to install or remove drywall. Drywall hammers typically have a waffled face, making them great for gripping nails. Like the roofing hammer's construction, the other end of the hammer has a hatchet. This end is used for cutting through the drywall. The hatchet end is typically used to cut holes in the drywall for outlets or pull out nails.

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