Pein Hammer
Full Guide About Woodworking Hammers
A wide range of Hammers are available, varying in shape, size and weight. The different styles reflect different uses. Around the house, the average diy’er only really needs one or two type.Visit the Woodworking Plans Website pages for more woodworking and tools articles.
The shape of Hammer heads has not changed much over the years although some modern materials are now used in both the head and handle. Traditionally handle were made of wood fixed through a hole in the head; this allowed the handle to be easily replaced if required. Modern hammers use modern materials and the handles are often built into the head – often with a form of built-in shock absorber to make them easier to use.
Claw Hammer
The most popular hammer for general work, available with a wooden (often hickory), glass-fibre or steel handle; with or without rubber grip. The most popular weights are 455-680g (16 to 24oz). The claw is normally curved, and incorporates a ‘V’ cut-out to draw nails from timber. The claw can be used to lever up floorboards or where other places where a lever is required; care must be taken (especially with cheaper models) as the force applied can easily weaken the joint between the handle and the head.
Ball Pein
Normally used by engineer’s, the pein in this case, is rounded and is usually used for shaping metal and closing rivets. Ball pein hammers are available from 55 – 1100 (4 oz upto 2 lb.), 110 – 165g (8oz 12oz) are the most suitable for general use. Handles are normally wood, usually Ash or Hickory.
Cross and Straight Pein
Again, mainly used for shaping metal, the pein can be at right angles to the handle or parallel with it. The most useful domestically is the cross pein, where the pein can be used for starting panel pins and tacks. Handles are normally wood, usually Ash.
Soft-faced Hammers
Various types are available, with hard and soft rubber, plastic or copper faces. Some come with a choice of faces which are interchangeable. Useful for striking materials such as chrome wing outs, where a steel face would cause damage. In some cases, can replace a mallet for cabinet work.
Sledge Hammer
Used for the heavier jobs, such as driving in stakes or to break up concrete, stone or masonry. For lighter jobs just the weight of the head may be used for blow’s, but for heavier work, the hammer is swung like an axe. Wear suitable protective clothing, including safety glasses. Weights 7, 10 and 14 lb.
Joiner’s Mallet
Used to drive chisels or to tap wood joints together, where a metal-faced hammer would cause damage or bruising. Note that the head is slightly tapered to ensure correct contact with the work. Both the handle and head are wood, usually Beech or Lignum Vitae.
Club Hammer
Sometimes called a Lump Hammer, it has a double faced head, and is useful for light demolition work, driving steel chisels and masonry nails. As debris is likely to fly, the Different types of Hammers wearing of safety glasses and working gloves is recommended. Weight 1135g (2 1/2 lb) being best suited to domestic work. Handles are normally wood, usually Hickory, or synthetic resin.
Cross Pein Pin Hammer
A lighter version of the Cross and Straight Pein hammer, ideal for light joinery and cabinet work. Weight 55g (4oz).
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CRAFTSMAN 12oz. BALL PEIN HAMMER NEW $0.99 |
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VINTAGE CROSS PEIN HAMMER – VINTAGE TOOLS $1.55 |
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Pittsburgh 8 oz. Ball Pein Hammer – NEW $1.99 |
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1 oz. Mini Ball Pein (Peen) Hammer-Steel Metal Jewelry $2.75 |
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1 Hammer Handle Hickory Wood for Ball Pein or Engineers Hammer Choice of length $2.80 |
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FiberGlass 8oz Ball Pein Hammer- (3057) $2.98 |
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Pittsburgh 12 oz. Ball Pein Hammer – NEW $2.99 |
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Vintage Stanley 6 oz cross pein pin hammer in good condition $3.12 |
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VINTAGE MINI BLACKSMITH BALL PEEN PEIN HAMMER TOOL NEW $3.27 |
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Vintage Brades slender waisted 3oz cross pein pin hammer $3.45 |
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4 oz. Mini Ball Pein (Peen) Hammer-Hand Flatten & Shape $3.50 |
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Vintaj Natural Brass Company – Tools – 8 Ounce Ball Pein Hammer $3.69 |
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Tool Cache Ball Pein Hammer 12oz $3.96 |
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FiberGlass 12oz Ball Pein Hammer- (3051) $3.98 |
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Pittsburgh 16 oz. Ball Pein Hammer – NEW $3.99 |
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14″ Ball Pein Blacksmith Hammer Handle Hickory Machinist’s USA New #2 Item7214 $3.99 |
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16″ Ball Pein Blacksmith Hammer Handle Hickory New #2 $3.99 |
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Ball Pein Hammer $4.00 |
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1953 Plumb Tools Tool Ad Ball Pein Hammers RARE $4.00 |
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Ball Pein & claw Hammer – #171,167 – Dollhouse Mini $4.25 |
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8oz Hardwood Ball Pein Hammer Silverline $4.38 |
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Light Ball and Pein Hammer $4.70 |
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Vintaj Special Edition – 4 oz Ball Pein Hammer For Metal Smithing 2.5 Inch Head $4.79 |
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Vintaj Special Edition – 8 oz Ball Pein Hammer For Metal Smithing 3.2 Inch Head $4.85 |
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Warrington Cross Pein, Pane Hammer $4.95 |
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Vintage Plumb Ball Pein Peen Hammer Antique $4.95 |
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Vintage Bonney No PH 7 Ball Pein Peen Hammer Antique $4.95 |
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Vintage Tru Test Ball Pein Peen Hammer Antique $4.95 |
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FiberGlass 16oz BALL PEIN HAMMER- (3052) $4.98 |
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Vintage MATCO Ball Pein Hammer Tool $4.99 |
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Vintage All Metal Ball Pein Hammer $4.99 |
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Vintage Black Smiths Cross Pein Hammer head $4.99 |
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JEWELER’S BALL PEIN HAMMER 3/4 INCH HEAD PEEN TOOL $4.99 |
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12 oz Ball Pein Hammer Master Mechanic $4.99 |
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Pittsburgh 24 oz. Ball Pein Hammer – NEW $4.99 |
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2, 12″ BALL PEIN, MACHINIST, HAMMER HANDLES NEW HICKORY $4.99 |
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CENTRAL FORCE 8 oz. Stubby Ball Pein Hammer – NEW $4.99 |
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Medium Ball Pein Hammer Jewelers Tools Jewelry $4.99 |
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Vintage Antique Ball Pein Hammer 7″ $5.00 |
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Vintage Antique Ball Pein Hammer 8.5″ $5.00 |
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Vintage Antique Ball Pein Hammer 11″ $5.00 |
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2Oz Hardwood Ball Cross Pein Pin Hammer Wooden Shaft $5.00 |
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Vintaj 4oz Jewelers Ball Pein Hammer 9.5inches 55131 Ball Peen $5.13 |
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Vintaj 8oz Jewelers Ball Pein Hammer 11.5inches 55132 Ball Peen $5.32 |
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Large Ball Pein Hammer Jewelers Tools Jewelry $5.49 |
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Jeweler’s Ball Pein Hammer – 2 1/2 Inch Head – Metal Smithing 44997 $5.65 |
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Jewelry Ball Pein Hammer Peen 2.5 Inch Head-Metal Smith $5.80 |
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Ball Pein Hammer Economical Jeweler Hobby Metal Forming 3 oz head $5.95 |
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FiberGlass 24oz Ball Pein Hammer- (3053) $5.98 |
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Vintage Proto No 1312-P Ball Pein Peen Point Hammer Antique $5.99 |
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6 – 16 INCH HICKORY 20 TO 28 OZ. BALL PEIN HAMMER HANDLES $5.99 |
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Pittsburgh 32 oz. Ball Pein Hammer – NEW $5.99 |
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Performance Tool W1134-16 16 Oz Ball Pein Hammer $6.14 |
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Engineer type 4oz. cross-pein pin hammer, with ash shaft. Ideal for crafts, etc $6.26 |
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Worldwide 3.5oz Hickory Shaft Cross Pein Pin Hammer 175 $6.26 |
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8oz BALL PEIN HAMMER 8oz SUPERIOR QUALITY $6.27 |
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Mini 8Oz Ball Pein Hammer with Fibre Glass Handle – NEW $6.27 |
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2oz Brass Ball Pein Head Hammer Jeweler’s/ Watchmaker’s $6.48 |
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NEW Cal Tool CHABP24 24oz Ball Pein Hammer $6.49 |
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Link 16″ Ball Pein Hammer Handle LK40708 025545407084 $6.49 |
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Link 14″ Ball Pein Hammer Handle LK40508 025545405080 $6.49 |
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Link 12″ Ball Pein Hammer Handle LK40308 025545403086 $6.49 |
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10″ BALL PEIN, MACHINIST, HAMMER HANDLE NEW HICKORY $6.49 |
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T.C. MCGEE Ball Pein Hammer, 1 oz BBTPHA128701 $6.69 |
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Silverline 282490 16 Ounce Hardwood Ball Pein Hammer $6.71 |
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Pair of Vintage Stanley 32 oz Machinists Ball Pein Hammers No 314 $6.95 |
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Vintage WW2 Fairmount 16 Oz. Ball Pein Peen Hammer For Jeep Willys MB Tool Kit $6.99 |
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Plumb Ball Pein Hammer Hatchet Axes Files Tools Vintage Print Ad 1953 $7.00 |
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NEW Hilka Panel Pin Cross Pein Hammer Hickory Shaft 4oz $7.06 |
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16oz Hardwood Ball Pein Hammer wooden handle LIFE GRTE $7.04 |
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Faithfull Hickory Engineers Ball Pein Hammer Handle 45 $7.18 |
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LINK 12″ Machinist Ball Pein Hammer Handle Made In USA genuine Hickory Seymour $7.25 |
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Craftsman 12oz. Ball Pein Hammer $7.41 |
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MasterMechanic 8oz Ball Pein Hammer 704413 052088037294 $7.49 |
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6 OZ BALL PEIN HAMMER JEWELERS TOOL METALWORK GUNSMITH $7.50 |
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2-Stanley small Hammer Handles Hickory pein craftsman estwing plumb temper $7.50 |
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LARGE BALL PEIN HAMMER 4ounce 2 3/4″ HEAD WOODEN HANDLE $7.80 |
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VINTAGE BALL PEIN GLAZERS HAMMER TOOL TOOLS BUILDING TOOL $7.83 |
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1949 AD HELLER BRICK, PEIN, CLAW HAMMERS, NUCUT FILES, CORBIN SCREWS $7.95 |
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STEELEX #D2671 8 OZ. CROSS PEIN HAMMER W/HICKORY HANDLE $7.95 |
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FiberGlass 32oz Ball Pein Hammer (3056) $7.98 |
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Nice Older Vintage Williams 3-0 Ball Peen Pein Hammer $7.99 |
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Hammer Ball Pein Miniature Jewelers Tool $7.99 |
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SMALL BALL PEIN HAMMER 2-5/8″ HEAD $7.99 |
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Jeweler’s Mini Ball Pein Hammer – 2 1/2 Inch Head – Metal Smithing 44999 $7.99 |
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1oz Mazbot Ball pein Beadsmith Hammer Jewelry Tools $7.99 |
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1oz Mazbot Ball pein Hammer Jewelry Tools $7.99 |
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STANLEY 54-008 Hickory Ball Pein Hammer 12-1/4″ $8.00 |
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Millers Falls 8 Ounce Ball Pein Hammer, “Made in USA” $8.00 |
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Mephisto 6 Ounce Ball Pein Hammer, “Made in USA”, $8.00 |
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Blue Spot 26205 14mm x Pein Hammer $8.29 |
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“Fairmount” ~Ball Pein Hammer~ 1 1/2 Lbs. Blacksmith, Metalwork, Riveting $8.30 |
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Performance Tool M7030B 12 Oz. Ball Pein Hammer $8.54 |
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JH WILLIAMS BALL PEIN HAMMER, FIBERGLASS, 8oz, #20542 $8.65 |
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Master Mechanic 8 OZ, Ball Pein Hammer $8.68 |
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Master Mechanic 4 OZ, Ball Pein Hammer $8.68 |
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4oz Ball Pein Hammer Crafts Jewelery etc Highly Polished Head Hard Wood Hickory $8.63 |
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Lee Pro 16 oz Ball Pein Hammer With Fiberglass Handle $8.75 |
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Pony Ball Pein Hammers -16 oz ball pein hammerw/hickory h 61-246 $8.91 |
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WWII PLUMB U.S. Ball Peen Pein Hammer $8.95 |
