{"id":32570,"date":"2019-11-05T12:08:16","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T12:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodwardfab.com\/blog\/?p=32570"},"modified":"2025-11-05T07:44:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T07:44:48","slug":"introducing-seven-different-types-of-hammers-and-their-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodwardfab.com\/blog\/introducing-seven-different-types-of-hammers-and-their-uses\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Seven Different Types of Hammers and their Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div align=\"justify\">\n<p>Hammer is perhaps the most  imperative hand tool used&nbsp;from fitting parts, forging metal, breaking  apart objects to riveting and chipping metal. The tool, which is designed to  deliver a sudden impact to an object, is available in varying shapes, sizes and  weights. Hence, there are multitude of hammers available that help metal  workers in a myriad of ways. Choosing the best hammer is critical to make the  job easier and avoid possible damage to the workpiece. To avoid confusion and  to make the selection process simple, the post provides a few popular types of  hammers which are in widely use today! The post also discusses the varied uses  of hammer in metal work. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardfab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wfbm3set-2.jpg\" alt=\"types of hammers\">\n<h2>Which are the Top Seven Types of Hammers?<\/h2>\n<p>The uses  of hammer in metal work cannot be ignored. As mentioned earlier, hammers can  help you accomplish several tasks in the metal working industry. Each hammer is  designed for specific purpose, hence choosing the right one holds great  significance. Let\u2019s see a few amongst the popular types of hammers that find  immense applications in varied sectors of metalworking<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Claw Hammers<\/strong>: Widely  known as the most popular hammer for general work, claw hammers are used for  pounding another surface or extracting nails from the work piece. The hammers,  which weigh anywhere from 7 to 32 oz., provide unsurpassed balance and temper  while blowing. <\/li>\n  <li><strong>Ball -Peen  Hammers<\/strong>: With a domed face on one side and a cylindrical face on the other,  ball peen hammers are specifically suitable for forging, bending, forming and  peining. Commonly referred to as a machinist\u2019s hammer, they are designed to reduce  vibrations due to heavy impact. <\/li>\n  <li><strong>Cross  and Straight Peen Hammers<\/strong>: These general purpose carpenters\u2019 hammers  feature straighter or crossed peens instead of a ball, as in the case of ball peen  hammer. Cross and straight peen hammers are mainly sourced for metal shaping  applications. <\/li>\n  <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardfab.com\/product-category\/product\/sheet-metal-fabrication\/planishing-hammers\/\">Planishing  Hammers<\/a><\/strong>: Designed to form mild sheet metal up to 16 gauge or aluminum up  to 1\/8&#8221; thick, these hammers are widely chosen for fine shaping and smoothening  a surface. Featuring polished like a mirror finish face, they also contribute  to removing the hammer marks made during raising or forming. <\/li>\n  <li><strong>Embossing  Hammers<\/strong>: These type of hammers are majorly used to create elevated areas  on work pieces. They help form a dimpled texture on flat and slightly domed  metal by hammering from the inside. Made with hardness and endurance, they are  an ideal tool for precise metalwork and silversmithing. &nbsp;<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Riveting  Hammers<\/strong>: As a general purpose hammer, riveting hammer is ideally used for rivet  busting and rivet-removal in the steel-construction. Lightweight and versatile,  riveting hammers are designed in such a way with one end flat for general  hammering tasks and the other chisel-shaped end, especially for riveting.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Chasing  Hammers<\/strong>: Featuring a rounded end, and a slightly convex shaped head, these  hammers can be used to form metal into complex relief designs. With a large,  slightly rounded striking area, chasing hammers are used to forge a metal or to  refine them into a proper shape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The types of hammers are not limited to the  ones afforested. There are several models of hammers available that differ with  respect to other in shape, weight, application, and material of construction,  specifications among others. The other popular types of hammers that can  efficaciously contribute to your metal working include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>Hatchet Hammers<\/li>\n  <li>Sledge Hammers<\/li>\n  <li>Scaling Hammers<\/li>\n  <li>Raising Hammers<\/li>\n  <li>Forming Hammers<\/li>\n  <li>Framing Hammers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Never blow your work piece using a wrong hammer.  Making the right section helps getting the metal forming job done accurately  and as expected. Leading manufacturer and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardfab.com\/product-category\/product\/auto-body-hand-tools\/\">suppliers of sheet metal forming tools<\/a> like Woodward Fab helps you in the selection process and assist you  procuring the right hammer that suits your application!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hammer is perhaps the most imperative hand tool used&nbsp;from fitting parts, forging metal, breaking apart objects to riveting and chipping metal. The tool, which is designed to deliver a sudden impact to an object, is available in varying shapes, sizes and weights. Hence, there are multitude of hammers available that help metal workers in a myriad of ways. Choosing the best hammer is critical to make the job easier and avoid possible damage to the workpiece. To avoid confusion and to make the selection process simple, the post provides a few popular types of hammers which are in widely use today! 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