Hammers have been used since time immemorial. The tool has an entire range of functionalities, including breaking, pushing, and aligning.
Not sure which is the best hammer for your garage? KROFtools is here to give you a hand. Read on to find out the best options available.
What is a hammer?
A hammer is a hand tool that allows you to strike various materials, allowing you to shape, remove, or even break them.
Hammers can be used in garages, carpenters’ and sheet metal workers’ workshops, among others, for various purposes.
There’s a hammer for every use, given their varying shapes, sizes, and materials.
In general, each has a head with two different ends, each of which has various uses.
Find out the various types of hammers on the market in the next section.
What types of hammers are there?
- Claw hammer;
- Iron Hammer;
- Ball-peen hammer;
- Claw tack hammer;
- Rubber hammer;
- Blacksmiths’ Hammer.
What materials are Hammers made of?
- Iron;
- Rubber;
- Nylon.
What are the parts of a hammer?
- Handle;
- Head;
- Flat head;
- Claw.
Which characteristics should you consider when buying a hammer?
- The material the handle is made from;
- The material the head is made from;
- The types of hammer heads;
- Weight;
- The material a hammer handle is coated in.
Which Hammers are available in the KROFtools catalogue?
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Ball Pein Hammer
As the name implies, one side of a ball-peen hammer head is shaped like a ball, which can be used to shape metals and other types of materials.
The other side of the head is smooth.
In general, this type of hammer has a wooden handle and iron head and can be found in car garages and workshops specialising in sheet metal.
3 different weights of hammers are available in the KROFtools catalogue: 300-gram, 500-gram, and 800-gram hammers.
Click on the image below for more information about our 300-gram Ball-pein Hammer.
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Iron Hammer
Iron hammers are one of the simplest hammers on the market, characterised by their iron and rubber composition.
The rubber part is located on the handle, making the hammer easier to hold.
Click on the image below for more information about our Iron Hammer (Ref.1111).
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Mechanic Hammer
Mechanic hammers have a wooden handle and iron head and, just like ball-peen hammers, can be purchased in 3 different weights: 300-gram, 500-gram, and 800-gram hammers.
One end of this type of hammer’s head is smooth, and the other is pointed.
Click on the image below for more information about our Mechanic Hammer.
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2-Piece Hammer Set
Our two-piece hammer set contains two hammers and is an excellent option if you already have a tool cart.
The set contains a 500-gram mechanic hammer and a nylon hammer with a 40mm diameter head.
Both have a rubber coating so that they do not slip out of a mechanic’s hands when in use.
If the end of the nylon hammer breaks, you can order a spare part with which to replace it.
Click on the image below for more information about our 2-Piece Hammer Set (Ref.8522).
You can purchase hammer spare parts separately, such as a handle and hammer head adapters.
If you’re keen to learn more about the advantages of having a tool cart, check out our article Tool cars: Benefits of their use.
Which is the best hammer for your garage?
There is no perfect hammer for every situation. When selecting a hammer for your workshop you should choose one that suits your needs, taking into account the type of work you do most often.
How much does a hammer cost?
Depending on the type of hammer, prices start at 12 euros and can reach up to 80 euros.
What should you be particularly careful of when using a hammer?
- Each type of hammer has been designed for a specific task, preventing damage being done to components and making work easier to do;
- When working with fragile components, use a piece of wood to avoid any damage, as doing so softens the blows carried out with a hammer;
- Regularly check the condition of your hammer, as the wood used on some hammers can shrink in particularly dry conditions;
- Place the hammer in water for some time in the event that its wooden handle starts to come loose;
- Wear safety goggles.
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