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* 2lb to 4lb hammers (1-2kg) are a suitable size for general forge-work in '''[[Design and Technology]]''' since hammers heavier than 4lb would be difficult for students to use.  
* Straight Pein ''(or '''Peen''')'' hammers are more commonly used in the United States and therefore more easily available via a US supplier. This is even more true of '''Diagonal Pein Hammers'''.
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<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
An alternative is to re-shape an existing old forged steel '''[[Ball Pein Hammer]]''' head by re-forging it. The completed straight or diagonal ''''Pein''' need not be hardened and tempered since they would be used for shaping hot metal.
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