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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. | * 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. | ||
Revision as of 10:53, 15 May 2016
- 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.
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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