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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sledgehammer '''Sledge Hammers'''] are used by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith '''Blacksmiths'''] working in pairs where one holds the tool ''(e.g. '''[[Punches|Hot Punch]]''', '''[[Blacksmiths' Tools|Fuller]]''', '''[[Blacksmiths' Tools|Swage]]''' or '''[[Blacksmiths' Tools|Flatter]]''')'' in position whilst the other, the '''''Striker''''', swings the hammer to strike the blow and shape the metal.
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=====Description=====
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sledgehammer '''Sledge Hammers'''] are used by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith '''Blacksmiths'''] working in pairs where one holds the tool ''(e.g. '''[[Hot Punches|Hot Punch]]''', '''[[Blacksmiths' Tools|Fuller]]''', '''[[Blacksmiths' Tools|Swage]]''' or '''[[Blacksmiths' Tools|Flatter]]''')'' in position whilst the other, the '''''Striker''''', swings the hammer to strike the blow and shape the metal.


=====Uses=====
=====Features and Uses=====
Common weights are between 4lb and 16lb and all have long handles to generate the force required to strike heavy blows. They are also used to break up [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete '''Concrete'''] and drive in stakes or fence posts for example.
Common weights are between 4lb and 16lb and all have long handles to generate the force required to strike heavy blows. They are also used to break up [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete '''Concrete'''] and drive in stakes or fence posts for example.


 
{{Sledge Hammer Buyers Guide}}
=====<div class="buyers-guide">DT Online Buyers' Guide</div>=====
 
* A  4lb '''Sledge Hammer'''  ''(2kg)'' is a suitable size for general work in '''[[Design and Technology]]'''.
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| <dtamazon product="B000LFRQ8I" type="image">Silverline HA49 Hardwood Sledge Hammer Short-Handled, 4lb </dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B003BVEQTG" type="image">Draper 09937 1.8kg Sledge Hammer Fibreglass Handle</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B00UQ8ZBDM" type="image">Advanced Roughneck ProGrade (XS) Sledge Hammer with Fibreglass Handle 4lb</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B00H4G96KI" type="image">Stanley FMHT1-56010 6lb Fatmax Fibre-glass Sledge Hammer</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B0001GRWDG" type="image">Faithful Fibre Glass Sledge Hammer 7lb</dtamazon>
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| <dtamazon product="B003CT4D90" type="text">Roughneck 65622 Sledge Hammer 3lb Fibre-glass Handle 16-inch</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B000LFRQ8I" type="text">Silverline HA49 Hardwood Sledge Hammer Short-Handled, 4lb </dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B003BVEQTG" type="text">Draper 09937 1.8kg Sledge Hammer Fibreglass Handle</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B00UQ8ZBDM" type="text">Advanced Roughneck ProGrade (XS) Sledge Hammer with Fibreglass Handle 4lb</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B00H4G96KI" type="text">Stanley FMHT1-56010 6lb Fatmax Fibre-glass Sledge Hammer</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B0001GRWDG" type="text">Faithful FiGLass Sledge Hammer 7lb</dtamazon>
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Latest revision as of 17:54, 10 May 2017

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Description

Sledge Hammers are used by Blacksmiths working in pairs where one holds the tool (e.g. Hot Punch, Fuller, Swage or Flatter) in position whilst the other, the Striker, swings the hammer to strike the blow and shape the metal.

Features and Uses

Common weights are between 4lb and 16lb and all have long handles to generate the force required to strike heavy blows. They are also used to break up Concrete and drive in stakes or fence posts for example.

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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