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The IIT 12-Ounce Stubby Hammer is meant for light-duty projects. The lightweight, ergonomic handle is covered in a soft rubber comfort grip that will work for both right- and left-handed individuals, and its stubby size makes this tool ideal for working in confined quarters or carrying out around-the-house repairs and simple carpentry tasks.While tinner's hammers are mostly intended for shaping sheet metal and other metalwork, they can also be used for driving nails through tough wood or metal. The Estwing T3-18 will give you 18 ouncesto play with when you want extra force and durability behind your swing. Forged from one piece of steel, this is a hammer that will last for decades. Keep in mind that hammers can have many different uses, and this is just the most basic application of using one. The tubular steel handle of the hammer is designed to shift the balance of the weight toward the head, increasing the power of each blow. The soft, rubber grip will also keep the hammer comfortably planted in your hands while you swing and strike. A chrome finish helps prevent rust and corrosion. Claw: This is the most common type of hammer. The head has a slightly curved, forked claw that’s useful for pulling nails out of wood and other materials. Most have a smooth face that won’t mar the wall as you drive the nail home. Smooth-faced claw hammers are sometimes called "finishing hammers."

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You’ll find claw hammers weighing as little as 8 ounces and monsters weighing as much as 32 ounces, but for the average DIYer, a tool that’s between 16 and 20 ounces is best. Go toward the bottom of that range if you’ll mostly use the hammer for hanging pictures and similar light tasks, and toward the upper end of the range if you’ll be doing framing or similar construction activities.

A drywall hammer’s weight affects its power and maneuverability. Light hammers allow for a controlled swing, but they often cannot effectively drive drywall nails. Heavy drywall hammers are difficult to control, but they can provide an adequate amount of strength to cut through drywall. Cost A hammer that weighs too much will tire you out. However, go too light, and you sacrifice strike power. Note that a hammer’s weight refers to just the steel head, not the entire tool. Built with a strong polyester fiber handle and a long-lasting titanium head, this drywall hammer is a high-quality and durable drywall tool. While increasing power, the nine-ounce titanium head reduces weight and recoil compared to traditional steel heads. Additionally, the hammer’s hatchet end has a thumb divot for increased grip and control. Key Features A well-made hammer feels good in your hands, and there's a reason Estwing has been a favorite manufacturer of hammers for decades; they know how to build a hammer just right. The E3-16C is a curved claw, 16-ounce hammer forged from one piece of polished solid steel. The handle is wrapped in a cushion of nonslip-grip material that minimizes vibration and helps you hold on even if your hands get sweaty. And it's perfectly balanced for a smooth, easy swing that drives your nail home without excessive effort.

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Tinner's: These hammers have a square face and a sharp claw without a fork. They are mostly used for metalwork, including hammering sheet metal and automotive repairs.

If possible, it's advised to use a nail gun to secure baseboards, but if you don't have a nail gun available, then a hammer will work. There are specialized hammers known as "trim" and "finish" hammers designed for this job. The joint where the fiberglass handle and steel head meet is reinforced to provide even more durability and strength to this well-balanced hammer. It's very reasonably priced, too. Whether you use it for carpentry, construction, or hanging a mirror, this is a tool that will serve you well for many years. Rubber Mallet: Shaped much like a club hammer, but with a rubber head instead of metal, mallets are not used to drive nails but to add some force when driving stakes or chisels, building furniture, working with upholstery, or similar tasks where you need more power than your hands provide alone, yet you don’t want to damage the surface upon which you are working. If pounding in nails to hang picturesis just about the most action your hammer ever sees, there’s no need for a heavy tool made for more rigorous tasks. Instead, a lightweight hammer, such as the Olympia Tools 8-Ounce Claw Wood Hammer, gets the job done very effectively, but with less wear-and-tear on your hands and wrists and less potential damage to your walls should you misjudge your swing. Drywall hammers are used by serious DIYers to install drywall. The hammer includes a hatchet and a milled front face that help users drive nails into drywall without damaging its surface. Why do drywall hammers have a hatchet?

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Longer isn’t always better. While a longer hammer lets you build up more momentum for a more powerful blow, such a tool weighs more than its shorter counterparts and is generally not necessary for the average DIYer. Drywall hammers are useful for homeowners looking for help on serious DIY projects. Here are a few factors to consider before buying a drywall hammer. Handle For most general projects, a 12-to-16-ounce hammer is sufficient. But for heavier tasks, such as driving large nails into hard wood, framing, or construction, you'll want a heavier hammer with an equally heavier strike force. That's when you'll appreciate this 20-ounce general-purpose hammer from Craftsman, which has a very slightly curved rip claw, a smooth face, and a fiberglass handle with a rubberized molded grip for extra stability. Patented Anti-Vibe® technology delivers greater vibration dampening effect than traditional one-piece steel hammer There are different hammers out there, each with a specific purpose, although there can be overlaps among them. Here are some of the most common types of hammers:Club: Also called "drilling hammers," these short tools with two flat faces are basically smaller sledgehammers. Club hammers are great for light demolition, as well as driving chisels and wedges. If you don't expect to use your hammer for professional or heavy-duty DIY jobs, then there's no reason to spend money on a professional-level tool. Not when you can buy this sturdy 16-ounce framing hammer with a steel head, fiberglass handle, and very slightly curved rip claw for pulling apart nailed boards. Unlike many framing hammers, this one has a smooth face, which is slightly more forgiving, should you mis-swing and hit the wall instead of the nail. Wood is the classic hammer handle and is still preferred by many. It’s fairly lightweight, doesn’t transmit a lot of vibration to your hand and wrist, and with enough use, wooden handles tend to “form” a little bit to your hand over time. Still, wooden handles are the likeliest to break, and they can be slippery. They’ll also rot or warp if left out in rough conditions or exposed to moisture. However, you can generally replace a wooden hammer handle if it breaks.