There are so many types of hammers available. When choosing a hammer, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, think about what you\u2019re going to be using it for. Drywall? Framing a house? Demolition?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Second, you\u2019ll want to think about what you\u2019re looking for in a hammer. Many woodworkers like to use one with a wooden handle because they produce less vibration. The less vibration, the easier it is to steadily hit the nail. Metal handles can cause more vibration, decreasing accuracy. More vibrations from the metal handle are also hard on the user’s body. However, more high-end hammers come with ergonomic handles to reduce fatigue for the user.<\/p>\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A rip claw hammer<\/a> is used for demolition and ripping apart wood that is already nailed together. There are a variety of rip hammers. If you are looking to do finishing work, use a rip hammer that weighs less than 22 ounces. That way you won\u2019t damage the finish or the nail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re working on the framing of a house, use a framing hammer<\/a>. Framing hammers should weigh between 22 and 24 ounces, with a “waffled” face. The waffled face grips the nail better. They can also be used for roofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re going to work on a roofing project, we suggest using a roofing hammer (also known as a shingler\u2019s hammer). It comes with a flat head and a blade end. The blade end can be used to strip shingles, so you don\u2019t have to use a utility knife along with a framing hammer.<\/p>\n\n\n A ball peen hammer is typically used for metalworking. It\u2019s different from the other types of peen hammers because of its circular head. Ball peen hammers are used for peening, which is 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other variants include cross peen hammers, straight peen hammers, and diagonal peen hammers. They\u2019re different from the ball peen hammer because they have a wedge-shaped head, not a ball-shaped one.<\/p>\n\n\n Soft face hammers are used for projects where you want 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 hammer can mold the metal without damaging the metal\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n\n\n A rubber mallet is similar to a soft face hammer. The main difference is the size. Rubber mallets tend to have bigger faces and are heavier than soft face hammers. Rubber mallets are also used for furniture and some toy building and fitting together delicate parts. Wood workers also use them with chisels because of their soft strike.<\/p>\n\n\n A sledgehammer has a large, flat metal head. The size of a sledgehammer\u2019s head gives it the ability to apply a lot of force, when compared to other hammers. Similar to a mallet, sledgehammers can deliver that force over a wide area. To increase the force, sledgehammers are used with both hands, and swung using the torso. These mighty tools are commonly used for demolition\u2014particularly busting through drywall or masonry walls\u2014and driving fence posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is also a engineer’s hammer<\/a>, which is considered to be similar to a sledgehammer. It is used for driving spikes and wedges. It has a shorter handle than a sledgehammer, which makes it convenient for smaller spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n A club hammer\u2014also known as a drilling hammer\u2014is essentially a small sledgehammer. Club hammers are used for light demolition and driving nails used in masonry. Club hammers can be used with one hand because they\u2019re lightweight and have a short handle. They can also be used with a chisel in place of a hammer. The weight of a club hammer is greater than a standard hammer, so the chisel can be driven deeper if you use a club hammer.<\/p>\n\n\n A drywall hammer is used for just that: drywall. This specialty hammer can be used to install or remove drywall. Drywall hammers typically have a waffled face, which makes them great for gripping nails. Similar to the roofing hammer\u2019s 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 to pull out nails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Blain’s Farm & Fleet, you’ll find all the hand tools<\/a> you need for your next home project. For more tips, visit our Hand Tools <\/a>blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One of the most common tools is a hammer. Learn about the different types of hammers so you have the right one for your next project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":2682,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1509],"tags":[469],"content_type":[1370,1373],"class_list":["post-2636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tools-diy","tag-tools","content_type-buying-guide","content_type-article"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBall Peen Hammer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
Soft Face Hammer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
Rubber Mallet<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
Sledgehammer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
Club Hammer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
Drywall Hammer<\/h3>\n\n\n