Which hammer should be used with a chisel?
| As mentioned earlier, chisels cut into materials when they are struck with a hammer. | ||
| As a rule of thumb, you should use a hammer with twice the surface area of the chisel head you want to hit. | |
 | It is important to use a hammer that is heavy enough so that the chisel can work. Light hammers can also tend to bounce. | |
 | A commonly used hammer is a pin hammer (also called a cam hammer), although other hammers such as a ball head hammer may be used. | |
 | A ball hammer is a hammer with one flat end and one rounded end. It is often used with metal objects such as cold chisels. | |
 | The use of jackhammers is not recommended due to their light weight. | |
 | You can contact the chisel manufacturer to find out what type of hammer is best to use. | |
 | Stonemasons may sometimes use a wooden carved (or carved) hammer when working with stone, as the blow from the hammer has less force. Barrel-shaped heads eliminate the need to hit the bit with a specific edge. | |
 | Some hammers may be made from nylon due to their longer life. | |
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