Hammer: How to choose the best in 2022

Today’s topic is about hammer. After reading this text you will have learned things you did not know about this work tool.

Over time, hammers have evolved a lot. Today there are products with different weights and compositions. Each choice serves a different job and, therefore, it is important to choose the right tool.

What are the main types of hammer? In which store to buy? What to take into account before confirming the purchase? The answer to these and other questions are revealed below.

First, the most important

• Hand hammers are more useful for nailing, removing nails or doing detailed work. Electric hammers are powerful tools for quickly demolishing hard materials or for sculpting.
• Light hand hammers are used to nail or remove dents in non-hard metals. Heavy hand hammers are useful for slowly demolishing or forcing impact at one point.
• Do not confuse nail hammer with gold hammer. Nail hammer is the tool that can also pull nails out. Gold hammers are useful for removing dents from cars or other structures.

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Ranking: The 4 best hammers

Hammer is not all the same. Each product serves a different type of work. There are several variations in head shape and in the product handle. In this list, we have gathered the best models for you. Check it out, and read on to learn everything about this tool.

Buying Guide

From the first impression it looks like a hammer is all the same, isn’t it? For those who think so are mistaken. Throughout this Guide, we will realize that they have different types of this tool and that each one serves specific situations. Who learn more about the hammer? Just follow with us. Come on?!

What is a hammer?

It is a tool used by the industry to strike objects, from simple nails to thick walls. During the Middle Ages the hammer was also used as a melee weapon for combat.

The structure of current hammers has wood, iron, steel, rubber and (or) electronic components. These tools can have different shapes and sizes.

There are two types of hammers: manual and electric (hammer is another name for the electric version of the hammer).

The shape of the hand hammer consists of a handle with a head. Some versions have nails on the head of the hammer that serve to remove nails.

Electric hammers have advanced engineering with several components that help in the demolition of large structures.

Normally, the best hand hammers have some noble woods in the composition of the handle, such as Cumaru or Ipê. This type of wood is resistant to attacks by termites and fungi.

It is possible to use this tool in different productions: works of art, heavy industry, carpentry, machine maintenance, among others.

According to some archaeological findings, the hammer is one of the most primitive tools of human beings. To this day, the industry works to perfect this important work tool.

What are the main types of hammer?

There is no point in buying any hammer on sale and thinking that you will get the best results at work. You need to use the right tool for each service.

Don’t you know very well what each of the main types of hammer is for? So, see the words below:

• Electric drill / demolition hammer : Helps to drill large structures in civil construction. It also serves to chisel (sculpt) or demolish. They are products with modern technology and electric superpower.
• Rotary electric hammer : This version is not suitable for large demolitions. But, the product is for those who want to sculpt or drill.
• Combined electric hammer : The product has a combination of the different functions of the two hammers shown above. It is an electrical choice for those who know a little work and can no longer stand the bad work of masons.
• Manual hammer : It is the best known form of hammer. There are different versions that serve specific jobs. Learn more about these models below.

Hand hammer: What is the difference between them?

Although we have already divided hammers into types in the previous section, here, speaking of a hand hammer, you also need to make some specifications. This type of hammer can be a nail, all made of wood, rubberized, mallet, forge, ball, feather, carpenter and mallet.

It looks like a hammer has more details than you thought, doesn’t it? Now, let’s understand the characteristics of each of them.

Nail hammer

This product is the popular form of the hand hammer. In this tool the cable joins with the head. The head has one side for hammering and the other side for removing things like nails. It cannot weigh more than 1 kg.

As it is used for several jobs, this model is available in most houses. However, popularity makes people buy cheaper versions that break or drop from the base easily.

The nail hammer has versions with wooden, glass, plastic or steel handles. The same rule applies to most major hand hammers.

All wooden hammer

An indispensable tool for hitting truck tires and checking pressure levels. It is also a product used by judges in the courts.

Rubberized hammer

It has a softer structure that serves to not damage the nails or the material being hammered. The head has different ends to use depending on the type of work.

Depending on the versions, the head instead of rubber may have copper or nylon. This product is also called a soft-faced hammer.

Sledgehammer

It is a structure with an average of 1 kg and a heavy iron head. With this tool the user can apply enough force at a given point.

This is a product to be used in demolition projects. In the market, the mallet is also called the mason hammer.

Forge hammer

This is one of the heaviest manual versions among the hammers used today. Models can go up to 9 kg in weight.

It is the right instrument to work forging. This model has a thicker handle than other types of hand hammers.

Hammer ball

It is the tool that has the objective of straightening non-hard metals, for example: car doors. One side has a spherical tip and the other part of the head has a flattened shape.

The best golden hammers (ball hammers) weigh no more than 500g. The shape of the instrument allows you to work with less force and more precision when hammering.

Feather hammer

Also known as upholstery hammer, this is a product for fixing pins, small nails or tacks. Larger structures are used to repair equipment in the industrial and mechanical sectors.

It is important to use the feather hammer in maintenance to avoid damaging machine parts.

Carpenter hammer

Removes or fixes nails on wooden surfaces.

Hammer mallet

It is an instrument for working on cable or wood chisels. The product head has flattened faces.

Here are the main pros and cons of using a hand hammer:

How much?

The price of a hammer can range from R $ 30 to R $ 10,000. Manual versions cost less than power tools.

The cheapest productions are hand nail hammers. The 500 g gold hammer is more expensive than some 9 kg forging hammers.

The quality of the materials of the hand hammer can make the price more expensive. Well-known brands have higher prices. But, there are new manufacturers that deserve consumer trust.

Where to buy?

physical stores with a good reputation for buying a hammer. In some of these physical stores there are promotions for the purchase at the end of the year – burning of stock.

For online purchases of the manual and electric hammer the best indication is Amazon. In this online store there are more varieties of models than in any physical store..

 

Purchasing criteria: Factors to compare the different hammer models

You know how it is, right? We enter the store and the salespeople just demonstrate the product’s advantages. But, how much is it worth buying or not a tool on offer?

In order not to fall prey to experienced sellers you should consider 5 criteria before buying:

• Type
• Weight
• Material
• Instruction and warranty manual

Now let’s explain each of these points so that the perfect shopping path becomes more illuminated:

Type

If you need a rubberized hammer it is no use buying the nail hammer just because it is cheaper.

The same rule applies to electronic versions. If you just want to sculpt you don’t need to buy a super electronic hammer for demolition, just to take advantage of a promotion.

Defining the type of hammer you really need, based on the information we have brought, will lead you to a successful purchase. Think about your day-to-day needs before choosing yours.

Weight

With as many hammer options as we saw in this Guide, obviously the weight of this tool varies a lot too.

Both the manual and the electronic hammer can have lighter or heavier versions. To check this information, check the product description on the website.

Weight is important for the type of work. Some services require the delicacy – and lightness – of a feather hammer, others require the strength of a sledgehammer.

Sledge hammer and hammer are the heaviest options. The other hand hammers are usually lighter.

Electronic hammers are usually lightweight, but be careful! If the lightness of the tool does not absorb the impact, you have less control in handling.

Material

The quality of materials in hand hammers makes the product last longer. When the wood in the handle has quality, hammer control is simple and the tool head does not come out easily.

The type of cable is something that can influence the values. For example, a nail hammer with a wooden handle costs less than a glass and steel handle. However, if the wood is of good quality, the value of the hammer may be higher than the steel and glass models.

When buying rubberized hammers keep an eye out. Some versions that claim to be rubberized actually have copper or other heavier material.

Don’t forget that the rubberized hammer can never be too heavy. This is an important concern because heavy tools can damage the structure to be hammered. So analyzing the material, both the head and the cable is very important.

Instruction and warranty manual

Some hammers may have the instruction manual in another language. The manual hammer will hardly need a manual, but especially in the case of electronic versions it is important to have the product manual in Portuguese.

Make sure of this information before your purchase so that you know how to use the tool correctly and without difficulties.

It is worth mentioning that you should not buy such a tool without warranty. It can be 3 to 12 months, but it is important that your hammer has at least 3 months warranty to compensate for the investment. Serious and responsible brands offer a guarantee.