Quick Tip: Ball-Peen Hammers
For jobs that require a hammer with a little more heft than a claw hammer, try a ball-peen hammer, sometimes called an engineer's hammer or a machinist's hammer. It's the best hammer to use for metal. Use it to drive cold chisels, setting rivets, and shaping metal. The steel head of a ball-peen hammer is harder than the head of a claw hammer, so it's less likely to chip on contact.
For more on tools, consider:
Types of Hammers
The Essential Toolbox
How To: Use a Hammer
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