A hammer is a useful tool. It is used to hit, or strike, jobs, this primarily applies to job or metals driven with nails, etc. It is also used to straighten or bend a job made of metal. Additionally, it is also used for riveting, chipping and jobs for forging.
In other words, we can say that a hammer is used for the shop every time. It’s also used for household jobs.
Classification of hammers will be classified by pan, face, weight or shape. In shop and other places, mainly this types hammers are used.
Types of Hammers
Hand hammers come in various types according to their intended purpose.
- Types of hammers according to standard hammers
- Hand hammer
- Ball Peen hammer
- Sledgehammer
- Claw hammer
- Club hammer
- Dead blow hammer
- Tack hammer
- Rubber mallet
- Framing hammer
- Types of hammers according to specialty hammers
- Brass hammer
- Brick hammer
- Blocking hammer
- Electrician hammer
- Blacksmith hammer
- Bushing hammer
- Cross peen hammer
- Cross peen pin hammer
- Drywall hammer
- Chasing hammer
- Engineers hammer
- Hatchet hammer
- Machanic hammer
- Planishing hammer
- Power hammer
- Welding hammer
- Rock hammer
- Straight peen hammer
- Trim hammer
- Soft-faced hammer
- Rip hammer
- Scaling hammer
- Double peen hammer
#1. Hand Hammer.
Hammers made of cast steel or carbon steel have pan and face which are hardened and tempered, the middle body is kept soft on one end of the body the face with pan are made.
An oval-shaped hole is made in the body, where the handle is fitted using a wedge on one shoulder of the body, that makes the oval hole somewhat larger, and consequently, there is no risk of the handle becoming loose and coming out.
The length of the hammer depends on the weight; a long handle is used for heavy hammers, and shorter handles for light hammers, such as an 8 to 12 for all hand hammers. In accordance with I. S. 841-1957, a hammer handle used for marking etc., is 0.11 to 0.33 Kg.
In workshops plumb hammers used by the fitter is generally 0.33 to 0.45 Kg, heavy hammers are also acceptable at 0.91 kg. The hammer is comprised of the following part, shown above.
#2. Ball Peen Hammer.
These hammers are the most commonly found hammer in shops. One end of the hammer has a flat face and the other end has a head that is 3/4 of a round ball.
This hammer is used for setting rivets as well as striking blows on the surface of a metal sheet to produce a dent to a certain depth. These types of hammers are shown in the figure. The weight of the hammer is approximately 0.11 to 0.91 kilograms.
#3. Sledge Hammer.
These are generally used in blacksmith for straightening round rods, iron bars, angle irons, channels, or flat irons.
They resemble a double-faced hammer. They are used for heavy jobs since they weigh greater than 4 Kg to 10 Kg. It is illustrated in the figure.
#4. Tack Hammer.
This type of hammer has two long claw-like heads, one of which is magnetized. This is a hammer that otherwise is called an upholstery hammer. It is used to hold a tack for placement using the magnetic end, and then control a tack that has been placed using its non-magnetized end.
#5. Club Hammer.
When compared to the lump hammer or drilling hammer, this tool has a small double-faced head similar to a sledgehammer. In commercial work, the club hammer is good for light leveling work and the making of steel chisels and masonry heads.
#6. Claw Hammer.
These are special types of hammers. On one end of this hammer, a round face has been made, and on the other end, its face is inclined towards its handle.
In its center, there is a slot that has been cut, with whose help it can easily extract nails, etc. This hammer is generally used by carpenters in the carpentry trade.
#7. Rubber Mallot.
It is one of the most common types of hammers. It has a rubber head which allows a soft bang. They are used on woodworking, and fill sheet metal. The rubber mallet is soft enough to gently force it without damaging plasterboard.
#8. Dead Blow Hammer.
These hammers have heads designed for low recoil and soft hits. They are usually made from solid rubber or plastic or a semi-hollow head filled with sand or lead tablet.
Dead blow hammers can be used anywhere from woodworking to car applications, where they help destroy parts, fix small dings, or knock wood together or apart without marring the surface.
#9. Framing Hammer.
It is exactly like a claw hammer. The framing hammer has a straight claw and a waisted head. Its main purpose is for framing houses. That’s why it is called a framing hammer.
Special Types of Hammers
You might not have seen one of these hammers. They are generally used for very specific jobs, and would not be found in a general-purpose hardware store. Some of these hammers are associated with similar hammers in their commonality but differ in weight, size, or shape.
#1. Engineers Hammer.
The engineer’s hammer has surfaced commonly associated with locomotive repair, and has a round head with a cross peen. The term is commonly associated with the heavy ball pecan hammers, and hammers that consist of a round head.
#2. Hatchet Hammer.
The hatchet hammer, also known as the Half-Hate hammer, rather has a blade instead of a peen. This hammer has many uses, and thus is a great candidate for living and emergency toolkits.
#3. Mechanics Hammer.
The mechanics hammer consists of a flat head, a long peen, and a conical die. These hammers are used with a curved type of anvil to remove the dent in the panel of the car. It is also known as a body mechanic’s hammer.
#4. Plashing Hammer.
The plashing hammers consists of a somewhat convex head, pein, and a cylindrical die. This type of hammer is used to fix the metal on the planking stake, which not only help fit the stakes, but lubricates the metal to allow it to take on the shape of the stakes.
#5. Power Hammer.
Power hammers are heavy machines used in blacksmithing for forging, bending, and heavy jobs. Power hammers can be electric or pneumatic. Not much effort is required to work on these hammers and jobs will benefit from your time savings.
#6. Welding hammer.
A welding hammer is also called as a chipping hammer. It has a round chisel at one end and a pein upright at the other.
The handle on this hammer is designed with a spiral like a spring to help disperse the heat, and the hammer removes the slag from the welding spots after the weld bead has cooled.
#7. Rock Hammer.
This hammer is small with a flat face and chisel or picks on the back. A small rock hammer is used in geology, historical excavations to break small sized rocks.
Chisels are used for some of the same kinds of jobs for small splitting soft rock, removing vegetation, making small holes. This hammer is also called a pick hammer.
#8. Straight Peen Hammer.
This hammer is almost the same as a cross-pane hammer, but the pane is straight to the hammer’s handle.
It works as a cross pane hammer for making channels, “V” grooves and expanding the metal sheets. And they are light weight as well. The weight can be from 0.11kg to 0.91kg. In the figure it is shown.
#9. Trim Hammer.
Trim hammer is a hammer with a straight claw that is shorter than the claw hammer. The hammer has a smooth face that allows its hammer driver to be able to drive a trim space without destroying the surface layer. This is also referred to as a finish hammer.
#10. Soft-faced Hammer.
There are jobs that we can strike hammer blows that we wish had no scars on the surface or jobs that we can use soft faced hammers. This could be made of either wood, Bakelite, or plastic, brass, copper, or aluminum.
The what could be called mallet is made from wood. Some hammers of plastic or nylon is researched based on the inside, but the outside caps of the hammer is a different material. This might be called a hide hammer because of the two-sided hammer cap or can make very heavy designs. These figures are shown in the figure.
#11. Brass Hammer.
Brass hammers have a double head, which is thin and cylindrical, used widely for pounding steel pins, and often found in the automotive and woodworking shops.
#12. Blacksmith’s Hammer.
The blacksmith’s hammer is a type of sledge hammer, where the opposite head is slightly tapered and round. It is able to adjust the red-hot steel against the anvil.
#13. Blocking Hammer.
One side is the flat, square head, and the opposite side is the cylindrical head. This hammer is often used by blacksmiths. It can shape the metal on a block or on anvil.
#14. Electrician Hammer.
This type of claw hammer allows for an extended neck from the head of the hammer. This works well for targeting hard to reach embedded nail locations.
#15. Brick Hammer.
The brick hammer has the claw for chiseling or scoring, and a narrow head for splitting the bricks. A brick hammer is helpful when making or doing any masonry work. Also referred to as a masonry hammer.
#16. Bushing Hammer.
The bushing hammer is similar to a meat tenderizer with an extended metal head. The bushing hammer is used for adding the rough texture of a stone, may have a beautiful texture, or can be less slippery for pathways.
#17. Cross Peen Hammer.
Cross peen hammers consist of a face pan and a peen made at right angles to the handle. They are shown in the figure. They are referred to as cross peen because the peen is perpendicular to the head of the hammer.
They can be used for making channel “V” grooves, working the inside corners of the job, and spreading out metal sheets. They weigh between 0.22 kg and 0.91 kg.
#18. Cross Pein Pin Hammer.
Cross pein smooth faced hammers. They are not very suitable for working metal. They are used in cabinetwork, light joinery, and other light woodworking.
#19. Drywall Hammer.
Drywall hammers have a distinctive end that is similar to a hatchet with a notch on the bottom. The purpose of the notch is to hold the face of the hammer against the nail so that it does not tear the drywall paper. Pein blades are used to cut off the excess pieces of drywall.
#20. Chasing Hammer.
This is a shaped hammer. It has a bulbous ended handle, a round head, and short, round pein. The primary use of hammer is to shape jewelry metal.
#21. Rip Hammer.
Rip hammers have a straight claw instead of a curved claw and weigh more. They weigh more than a regular claw hammer and are used to rip apart materials during construction and demolition. Other uses of a rip hammer include framing. Contractors often use them to dig outlet boxes and measure them.
#22. Scaling Hammer.
The scaling hammer has a straight head with a vertical chisel and picks too. Scaling hammers are used for removing scale and rust from boilers and from other surfaces. Also, it is used for removing hardened coating from many other surfaces.
#23. Double Face Hammer.
Double faced hammers are mostly for use with blacksmith work. Both ends of the hammer have the same or similar pane faces. In the figure, you can see what it looks like and a photograph also.
Hammers Safety Precautions
- Never use oil or grease or any other oily substance on the handle of the hammer. If this has occurred, remove it properly.
- The hammer handle should be plain. If it is not, this can cause blisters on the palm.
- The hammer handle should be tight. If the hammer handle is loose, the handle will come off and may create an injury.
- If, after prolonged use, the head of the hammer becomes mushroomed, this must be ground out properly.
- The hammer handle should always be held from the back, as this saves energy.
- Little effort will yield greater productivity. We will consider this and make the right choice and suitable hammer according to the type of jobs.
Summary
For jobs, we must have a tool that strikes blows on forms or metals or jobs driving pins etc. There are several types of hammers available in any industry. There are standard and special according to their use.