Top Tool Tips: Hammers

	Ball Pein Hammers: Normally used by engineers, the pein is rounded and is usually used for shaping metal and closing rivets.
	Cross Pein Hammers: Again, mainly used for shaping metal, the pein can be at right angles to the handle or parallel with it. The cross pein can be used for starting panel pins and tacks.
	Pin Hammers: Lighter weight for driving small nails.
	Plastic Faced Hammers: For finishing applications where no surface making is essential.
	Claw Hammers: The most popular for general work, the claw is used for easy removal of nails.
	Brick Hammers: For splitting bricks, tiles, concrete blocks.
	Club Hammers: For heavy hammering during building and demolition work.
	Walling Hammers: For dressing stones in dry stone walling.
	Roofing Hammers: Striking surface, pick and claw – ideal for one handed use.
	Anti-Vibration Hammers Through the hammers' special handle technology, the shock whilst working is significantly reduced, allowing a greater number of hits and less fatigue. This means the user can continue to work more efficiently, saving both time and money.
	Fibreglass handles: Stronger than traditional timber, lightweight, resistant to moisture, capable of withstanding high impact applications.

Safety

1. Strike squarely with the hammer face parallel to the struck surface. Avoid glancing blows
2. When striking another tool (chisel, punch etc.) ensure the correct size hammer is used. The hammer face should be approx 20mm larger that the tool face.
3. Use a hammer of a suitable size and weight for the job.
4. Never use a hammer or struck tool with a loose or damaged handle .
5. Discard a hammer or struck tool showing dents, cracks, chips, mushrooming or excessive wear.
6. Never regrind, weld or heat a hammer.
7. Protective eyewear should always be worn when driving masonry nails or breaking up concrete.