Hammer Buying Guide

Many different types of hammers are available, each suitable for different tasks and materials. So, choosing the right one comes down to what job you need it for and the material you&#;ll be working on.

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The most common uses for hammers include carpentry, framing, nail removal, furniture making, demolition and construction. We talk through the different types and their uses in the following section, but they can also be categorised as:

• Framing hammers: large and heavy-duty, designed for heavy wood construction tasks such as timber framing.
• Finishing hammers: small and lightweight, designed to provide a neat finish for cosmetic purposes on materials that will be visible.
• Japanese hammers: versatile, ideal for woodworking, with a hardened striking face on the front of a soft head for extra shock absorbency.

Mallet hammers: has a rubber or plastic head that produces almost no bounce or shock when an object is struck. Used when working on fragile or delicate surfaces. There is also a wooden-headed mallet used for woodworking. 

Hammer handles come in a choice of three materials:

• Wood: this is the lightest material available and the one which transmits the least amount of vibration when it strikes a surface. Wooden handles are strong but not as strong as steel and aren&#;t suitable for demolition work. However, they are ideal for people who use these tools for long periods or carry them in a tool belt.
• Fibreglass: this is heavier than wood but lighter than steel. Fibreglass handles also transmit more vibration than wood but less than steel. They are ideal for electricians because they are non-conductive.
• Steel: this is the heaviest material available, but the extra weight in the handle doesn&#;t necessarily mean it will strike a surface harder. It&#;s also the material that transmits the most vibration when it hits a surface, which can impact the user if used over prolonged periods. For these reasons, a steel-handled hammer is best for infrequent, heavy-duty use or light-duty use.

Another choice you&#;ll need to make when buying a hammer is how heavy the head should be. Most hammer heads weigh between 14 ounces (for a small claw hammer) to 24 pounds (for a demolition sledgehammer). When deciding which weight you need, consider a light version for hammering overhead or for long periods and a heavy one for low-down hammering or infrequent use. 

Also, consider what weight you can handle. A quick swing with a light hammer is better than a slow swing with a heavy hammer. And finally, check the centre of gravity, as swinging a steel headed/handled hammer feels very different to swinging a steel headed/wooden-handled version. So, test how they feel before you buy to see what you prefer.

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