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A detailed buying guide: how to choose a hammer.
Hammers are used to drive nails, seat and straighten parts, demolish and assemble in construction, carpentry, car service and around the home. This section covers engineer's and claw hammers, sledgehammers and mallets. The types are separated by a filter. General guide: how to choose hammers, mallets, axes, chisels and pry bars.
An engineer's hammer with a square face and wedge suits metalwork and general jobs, a claw hammer is for nails, a sledgehammer is for demolition and driving stakes, and a rubber or plastic mallet seats tiles, wood and parts without leaving marks.
A 300-500 g hammer is universal, 600-1000 g suits large nails and heavy work, and sledgehammers range from 2 to 10 kg. For regular demolition, an electric demolition hammer is faster: how to choose an electric demolition hammer.
A wooden handle absorbs shock and is easy to replace, fibreglass is strong and does not rot, and a one-piece steel handle is almost indestructible but transmits more vibration. Read hand tool materials, hardness, coatings and ergonomics.
The head must be firmly fixed to the handle with a wedge or adhesive and must not work loose. Using a hammer with a loose head is dangerous, so check it before every use.
Fragments of metal, stone and concrete can fly off, so wear safety glasses: how to choose safety glasses. Never strike a hammer against another hammer or hardened steel.
Keep the hammer in a dry place, clean the face and replace a cracked handle. Read how to maintain, store and organize hand tools.
At ToolsArmenia you can choose a hammer, sledgehammer or mallet by type, weight and handle material.
