Hammers come in all shapes and sizes. Here is a list of different hammers and their various uses.
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A lightweight hammer with a small head used for the accurate fixing of panel pins and tacks. The wedge shaped face of the head is used for working in tight corners.
Also known as soft hammers, mallets are used when heavy impact is not required. They are often employed in carpentry to knock joints together or to drive dowels into position. Mallets are also used in conjunction with wood chisels and the strike face is angled to deliver square blows to the top of the chisel handle. This gives the user greater control. Furthermore, a wooden mallet will not damage chisel handles. Mallets can be made of rubber or wood.
A sledgehammer is basically a heavier version of the lump hammer with a longer handle. The head is made of forged steel and the handle from either hickory or fibreglass. Generally a sledgehammer is used for demolition work, breaking up large pieces of hardcore and driving fence posts into the ground. Sledgehammers come in different weights, the most common being: 4.5kg (10lb), 5.4kg (12lb), 6.4kg (14lb) and 7.2kg (16lb). Always wear a hard hat, goggles and steel toe-capped boots when using a sledgehammer.