Hammers

Hammers are commonly used hand tools that consist of an ergonomic wood or plastic handle and a metallic head designed to manipulate objects in various professional and day-to-day applications. The primary purpose of a hammer is to deliver a forceful blow to an object to drive it into another material or shape it. They come in various types, shapes, lengths, and materials used for multiple tasks. Using hammers offers various benefits in terms of lightweight, accuracy, versatility, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, durability, and ability to work in confined spaces. In addition, hammers come in long or short handles with robust construction and are a crucial addition to professionals' toolboxes.  

Versatile Performance of Hammers

A hammer is a multipurpose tool offering various performances, such as:

• Driving nails and fasteners into wood or other materials.
• Shaping metal in metalworking and blacksmithing.
• Breaking apart materials in demolition work.
• Aligning or assembling components in construction and woodworking.
• Chiselling and carving in woodworking and masonry.

Common Types of Hammers and Their Uses

Hammers come in multiple types, each designed for specific applications and environments. Some common hammer types and their uses include:

• Claw Hammers: They are the most common type, with a flat, striking face on one side and a curved, V-shaped claw on the other side for driving and removing nails.
• Ball-Peen Hammers: These hammers feature a round head on one side and a flat, slightly rounded head on the other side. A ball-peen hammer is used in metalworking for shaping and peening metal.
• Sledgehammers: Sledgehammers are large, heavy hammers with long handles. They are used for heavy-duty tasks like breaking concrete, driving stakes, or demolishing structures.
• Rubber Mallet: A rubber mallet has a soft rubber head and is used to apply force without damaging the working materials. Rubber mallets are often used in woodworking and for assembling furniture.
• Framing Hammer: Framing hammers are designed for heavy-duty construction tasks like framing houses. They comprise a long handle and a heavier head for driving large nails quickly and efficiently.
• Engineer's Hammer: Also called a machinist's hammer, this hammer typically has a flat face on one side and a rounded peen (the end opposite the face). It's used for general-purpose metalworking, including shaping and striking metal objects.
• Joiner's Hammer: Joiner's hammers, sometimes called carpenter's hammers, are designed for woodworking tasks. They usually have a flat face for driving nails and a curved claw for removing nails or prying apart wood joints.
• Riveting Hammer: A riveting hammer is a specialised tool used in the process of riveting. These hammers often have a flat face and a slightly rounded or domed peen for striking and forming the rivet head.
• Dinging Hammers: Ideal for auto body repair and metal shaping, a dinging hammer has one or more curved or domed faces to help shape and smooth metal surfaces without leaving marks or dents.
• Planishing Hammer: Planishing hammers are precision tools used in metalworking, particularly in sheet metal forming. They have a smooth, rounded face and are used to smooth out and finish metal surfaces, removing any imperfections or dents.
• Lump Hammer: Lump hammers, also called club hammers, are typically small and heavy with a short handle, providing better control and power for breaking rocks, chiselling, and driving masonry nails. 

Typical Applications of Hammers

Hammers are versatile tools with multiple applications across various industries and everyday tasks. These solid tools vary in functions depending on the specific task at hand. Some typical applications of hammers include:

• Carpentry and Woodworking
• Construction and Framing
• Metalworking
• Automotive Repair
• Masonry and Concrete Work
• Jewellery Making and Metal Crafting
• Leatherworking
• Home Improvement and DIY Projects
• Blacksmithing
• Art and Sculpture
• Musical Instrument Repair.