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[http://www.example.com '''Straight Pein Hammers''' ''(aka Peen)''] have the '''Pein''' running parallel to the shaft.
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=====Description=====


A Blacksmiths '''[[Cross Pein Hammer]]''' differs from the '''Joiners' Warrington Pattern''' version in that it is much more robust with a stubby and stout '''Pein''' suitable for the heavier task of shaping hot metal.


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[http://www.example.com '''Straight Pein Hammers''' ''(aka Peen)''] have the '''Pein''' running parallel to the shaft and [http://www.example.com '''Straight Pein Hammers'''] at right angles to it. '''Diagonal Pein Hammers''' are also available and ''(necessarily)'' in both left and right handed versions.




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=====Features and Uses=====
The straight '''Pein''' enables them to be used by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith '''Blacksmiths'''] as '''[[Blacksmiths' Tools|Fullers]]''' for example. They are commonly available with head weights between 2lb and 4lb. 


The Blacksmith's '''Cross Pein''' hammer is used for general forging work and is an alternative to using a '''[[Lump Hammer]]''' or'''[[Sledge Hammer|Sledge Hammer]]'''


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* A 2lb '''Straight Pein Hammer''' (1kg) is a suitable size for general work in '''[[Design and Technology]]'''.
Straight and diagonal '''Pein''' hammers can be used by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith '''Blacksmiths'''] as '''[[Blacksmiths' Tools|Fullers]]''' for example. They are commonly available with head weights between 2lb and 4lb.
* Straight Pein ''(or '''Peen''')'' hammers are more commonly used in the United States and therefore more easily available via a US supplier.
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An alternative is to re-shape an existing old '''[[Ball Pein Hammer]]''' head by forging it. The completed '''Straight Pein''' need not be hardened and tempered since it would be used for shaping hot metal.
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Latest revision as of 10:45, 7 April 2018

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Description

A Blacksmiths Cross Pein Hammer differs from the Joiners' Warrington Pattern version in that it is much more robust with a stubby and stout Pein suitable for the heavier task of shaping hot metal.

Straight Pein Hammers (aka Peen) have the Pein running parallel to the shaft and Straight Pein Hammers at right angles to it. Diagonal Pein Hammers are also available and (necessarily) in both left and right handed versions.


Features and Uses

The Blacksmith's Cross Pein hammer is used for general forging work and is an alternative to using a Lump Hammer orSledge Hammer


Straight and diagonal Pein hammers can be used by Blacksmiths as Fullers for example. They are commonly available with head weights between 2lb and 4lb.


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