Blacksmith's Hammer

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.

DT Online Buyers' Guide

• 12oz Hammers (0.45kg) are a good useful size for general work in Design and Technology.
• Larger 2lb hammers (1kg) are used for heavier work such as Blacksmithing for example.
• Smaller hammers (e.g. 4oz and 8oz) are suitable for jewellery work and model engineering applications.
• Brick Hammers between 1lb and 1.5lb weight (450g to 700g) are suitable for school use and are available also with a Scutch Comb Chisel at one end which can be used for shaping brick and masonry.
• A 2lb Lump Hammer (0.9kg) is a good useful size for general work in Design and Technology and home maintenance tasks.
• 2lb to 4lb Sledge 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.

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