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Ball Peen Hammers

Use the domed end of the head for forming soft metal, rounding off edges, and closing rivets. The flat striking face is for driving nails, pins, punches, and chisels. For replacement handles, see Hickory Hammer Handles and Fiberglass Hammer Handles.

Round Steel Face

Hickory Handle with Plain

Grip

Steel Handle with

Textured Grip

Fiberglass Handle with

Smooth Grip

Fiberglass Handle with

Textured Grip, Tether

Ring

Fiberglass Handle with

Ribbed Grip

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Steel Handle—Steel handles are stronger than wooden handles but have less vibration resistance.

Fiberglass Handle—Fiberglass handles combine the strength of steel with the vibration resistance of wood.

Textured Grip—Textured grips provide slip resistance.

Ribbed Grip—Ribbed grips provide slip resistance.

Tether Ring—Hammers with a tether ring are a good choice for working at height. Hook the ring onto a carabiner or lanyard to prevent the hammer from falling to the ground if dropped.

	Face Dia.	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Handle Replaceable	Features		Each
Hickory Handle with Plain Grip



	2	1/2"	10"	Steel	Yes	—	5855A11	000000


	4	3/4"	10 1/4"	Steel	Yes	—	5855A12	00000
	8	1"	11 3/4"	Steel	Yes	—	5855A13	00000
	12	1 1/8"	12"	Steel	Yes	—	5855A14	00000
	16	1 1/4"	13 3/4"	Steel	Yes	—	5855A15	00000
	20	1 1/4"	15"	Steel	Yes	—	5855A16	00000
	24	1 3/8"	15 1/4"	Steel	Yes	—	5855A17	00000
	32	1 1/2"	15 3/4"	Steel	Yes	—	5855A18	00000
	40	1 5/8"	16"	Steel	Yes	—	5855A19	00000
	48	1 3/4"	16"	Steel	Yes	—	5855A21	00000


	Steel Handle with Textured Grip



			4	3/4"	10"	Steel	No	—	5858A19	00000


			8	1"	11"	Steel	No	—	5858A15	00000
			12	1 1/8"	11"	Steel	No	—	5858A16	00000
			16	1 1/4"	13"	Steel	No	—	5858A11	00000
			24	1 1/2"	13 1/2"	Steel	No	—	5858A12	00000
			32	1 5/8"	14 1/2"	Steel	No	—	5858A13	00000


			Fiberglass Handle with Smooth Grip



					4	3/4"	11"	Steel	Yes	—	5968A21	00000


					8	1"	11"	Steel	Yes	—	5968A11	00000
					12	1"	12"	Steel	Yes	—	5968A12	00000
					24	1 1/4"	14 3/4"	Steel	Yes	—	5968A14	00000


					Fiberglass Handle with Textured Grip



							32	1 1/4"	15"	Steel	No	Tether Ring	3211N12	00000


							Fiberglass Handle with Ribbed Grip



									16	1 1/8"	13 3/4"	Steel	Yes	—	5968A13	00000


									32	1 3/8"	14"	Steel	Yes	—	5968A15	00000

Dead Blow Ball Peen Hammers

These hammers have a head loaded with metal shot for added weight and a controlled impact with minimal rebound. Their fluorescent color makes them easy to see. Use the domed end of the head for forming soft metal, rounding off edges, and closing rivets. The flat striking face is for driving nails, pins, punches, and chisels. A textured grip provides slip resistance.

Round Steel Face

Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. Dead Blow Ball Peen Hammers .

	Face Dia.	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Handle Color	Handle Replaceable		Each
Polyurethane Rubber Handle with Steel Core—Textured Grip



	32	1 3/4"	13 3/4"	Polyurethane Rubber	Fluorescent Orange	No	5949A13	000000

Riveting Hammers


Round Steel Face, Hickory Handle with Plain Grip, Style A	Round Steel Face, Fiberglass Handle with Textured Grip, Style A	Rectangular Steel Face, Hickory Handle with Plain Grip, Style B	Rectangular Steel Face, Steel Handle with Textured Grip, Style B

Set solid rivets by hand. These tools are also known as paneing, setting, and seaming hammers. Use the flat end of the head to drive rivets and pins. The other end of the head has a wedge shape for creating corners and seams in sheet metal. For replacement handles, see Hickory Hammer Handles.

Round Steel Face

Hickory Handle with

Plain Grip, Style A

Fiberglass Handle with

Textured Grip, Style A

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Fiberglass Handle—Fiberglass handles combine the strength of steel with the vibration resistance of hickory.

Textured Grip—Textured grips provide slip resistance.

	Head Wt., lb.	Face Dia.	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Handle Replaceable		Each
Hickory Handle with Plain Grip



	A	1/2	11/16"	11"	Steel	Yes	5860A5	000000


	A	3/4	13/16"	13 1/2"	Steel	Yes	5860A1	00000
	A	1	7/8"	14"	Steel	Yes	5860A3	00000


	Fiberglass Handle with Textured Grip



			A	1	1"	12 1/2"	Steel	No	58605A1	00000

Rectangular Steel Face


Hickory Handle with Plain Grip, Style B	Steel Handle with Textured Grip, Style B

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Steel Handle—Steel handles are stronger than wooden handles but have less vibration resistance.

Textured Grip—Textured grips provide slip resistance.

	Head Wt., lb.	Face Lg.	Face Wd.	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Handle Replaceable		Each
Hickory Handle with Plain Grip



	B	1	13/16"	13/16"	13 1/2"	Steel	Yes	5860A4	000000


	Steel Handle with Textured Grip



			B	3/4	13/16"	3/4"	11"	Steel	No	6069A5	00000


			B	1 1/4	15/16"	7/8"	12"	Steel	No	6069A6	00000

Blacksmiths' Hammers

Strike metal, concrete, and stone with the flat end of these hammers; the wedge-shaped end is for bending and shaping metal. They're also known as cross-peen hammers. For replacement handles, see Hickory Hammer Handles.

Round Steel Face


Hickory Handle with Plain Grip	Steel Handle with Textured Grip	Fiberglass Handle with Ribbed Grip

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Steel Handle—Steel handles are stronger than wooden handles but have less vibration resistance.

Fiberglass Handle— Fiberglass handles resist breakage if you miss your mark.

Textured Grip—Textured grips provide slip resistance.

Ribbed Grip—Ribbed grips provide slip resistance.

	Face Dia.	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Handle Replaceable		Each
Hickory Handle with Plain Grip



	3	1 3/4"	15"	Steel	Yes	5881A4	000000


	4	1 7/8"	15"	Steel	Yes	5881A5	00000


	Steel Handle with Textured Grip



			2	1 3/8"	14"	Steel	No	5318A12	00000


			3	1 3/4"	16"	Steel	No	5318A13	000000


			Fiberglass Handle with Ribbed Grip



					3	1 5/8"	14"	Steel	Yes	5923A61	00000


					4	1 3/4"	14"	Steel	Yes	5923A62	00000

Nonsparking Ball Peen Hammers

The face and head are made of aluminum-bronze that is Factory Mutual approved, so these tools inhibit sparking, resist corrosion, and are nonmagnetic. They satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Use the domed end of the head for forming soft metal, rounding off edges, and closing rivets. The flat striking face is for driving nails, pins, punches, and chisels. All have a textured grip for slip resistance. For replacement handles, see Fiberglass Hammer Handles.

Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.

Aluminum Bronze Face

Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. Nonsparking Ball Peen Hammers .

	Face Dia.	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Handle Replaceable	Certification		Each
Fiberglass Handle with Textured Grip



	4	3/4"	9 3/4"	Aluminum Bronze	Yes	FM Approved	6481A43	000000


	12	1"	14"	Aluminum Bronze	Yes	FM Approved	6481A31	00000
	16	1 1/4"	14"	Aluminum Bronze	Yes	FM Approved	6481A33	00000
	24	1 1/4"	14"	Aluminum Bronze	Yes	FM Approved	6481A35	00000
	32	1 1/2"	14"	Aluminum Bronze	Yes	FM Approved	6481A37	000000
	36	1 5/8"	14"	Aluminum Bronze	Yes	FM Approved	6481A39	000000
	44	1 3/4"	14"	Aluminum Bronze	Yes	FM Approved	6481A41	000000

Delicate Metal Forming Hammers

Also known as jeweler's hammers, these have smooth steel faces for precise forming and finishing work on delicate metal workpieces.

Round Steel Face

	Round Face Dia.	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Face Texture	Handle Replaceable		Each
Ash Handle with Plain Grip



	6	1"	11"	Steel	Smooth	Yes	3220N12	000000


	9	1"	11 1/2"	Steel	Smooth	Yes	3220N14	00000

Rectangular Steel Face

		Rectangular Face
	Head Wt., oz.	Lg.	Wd.	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Face Texture	Handle Replaceable		Each
Ash Handle with Plain Grip



		13	3/4" × 7/8"	1 3/8" × 1 3/8"	12 1/4"	Steel	Smooth	Yes	3220N13	000000

Round × Rectangular Steel Face

			Rectangular Face
	Head Wt., oz.	Round Face Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Face Texture	Handle Replaceable		Each
Ash Handle with Plain Grip



		13	1"	1/4"	1 1/2"	12 1/4"	Steel	Smooth	Yes	3220N11	000000

Nonsparking Blacksmiths' Hammers

The faces and head are made of aluminum-bronze that is Factory Mutual approved, so these tools inhibit sparking and are nonmagnetic and corrosion resistant. They satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Use the flat end of the head to strike metal, concrete, and stone; the wedge-shaped end is for shaping and bending metal. These tools are also known as cross-peen hammers. A textured grip provides slip resistance. For replacement handles, see Fiberglass Hammer Handles.

Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.

Aluminum Bronze Face

Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. Nonsparking Blacksmiths' Hammers .

	Face Lg.	Face Wd.	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Handle Replaceable	Certification		Each
Fiberglass Handle with Textured Grip



	1 1/2	1 5/16"	1 5/16"	14"	Aluminum Bronze	Yes	FM Approved	6462A22	0000000


	2 1/2	1 1/2"	1 1/2"	15"	Aluminum Bronze	Yes	FM Approved	6462A23	000000
	3 1/2	1 7/8"	1 7/8"	15"	Aluminum Bronze	Yes	FM Approved	6462A24	000000

Sheet Metal Forming Hammers


Style A	Style B	Style C

Style D	Style E	Style A

Style B

Also known as body and fender tools, these hammers are excellent for forming and repairing dents in sheet metal components.

Round × Rectangular Face


Style A	Serrated

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Fiberglass Handle—Fiberglass handles combine the strength of steel with the vibration resistance of wood and have a textured grip for slip resistance.

Serrated—Serrated face prevents the head from slipping when striking.

			Rectangular Face						Hickory Handle		Fiberglass Handle
Style	Head Wt., oz.	Round Face Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Round Face Texture	Rectangular Face Texture	Face Material	Overall Lg.		Each		Each
A	10	1 1/4"	1 1/8"	1 1/8"	Serrated	Smooth	Steel	12"	6689A1	000000	6689A44	000000
A	14	1 1/4"	1 3/16"	1 3/16"	Smooth	Smooth	Steel	12"	6689A21	00000	6689A45	00000

Accessories and Replacements for Hammers

Forming Blocks


Style A	Style B

Style C	Style D

Style E

Styles A-D—Place on the back side of your workpiece to act as a support when you strike it. Also known as dolly blocks.

Style E—A long handle lets you access hard-to-reach spots. Place the block on the back side of your workpiece to act as a support when you strike it. Also known as dolly blocks.

	Block
Style	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Overall Lg.	Wt., lb.	Material		Each
A	2 1/2"	2 7/8"	2 3/8"	—	3	Steel	6689A24	000000
B	3 1/4"	2 1/2"	1 1/2"	—	2 3/4	Steel	6689A26	00000
C	3 3/4"	2 1/2"	1 5/8"	—	3 1/8	Steel	6689A48	00000
D	4 3/4"	2 3/8"	1 1/8"	—	3	Steel	6689A23	00000
E	3"	2 1/2"	1"	14"	4 1/4	Steel	6689A49	00000

Forming Spoons

Style A

Style B

Place against the face of your workpiece and strike with a hammer. The blow will transfer to the workpiece without damaging the finish. Also known as dinging spoons, these tools are often used to smooth ridges and dings in sheet metal.

Style B—Style B have large, slightly curved faces for efficient finishing and shaping of sheet metal edges.

	Head
Style	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Wt., oz.	Material		Each
A	4 3/8"	2"	1/4"	8	Steel	6689A28	000000
B	9"	2 1/8"	1/4"	40	Steel	3142N15	00000

		Each
Replacement 12" Lg. Hickory Handle	6689A3	000000
Replacement 12" Lg. Fiberglass Handle	6689A71	00000

Round Face

Style B

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Fiberglass Handle—Fiberglass handles combine the strength of steel with the vibration resistance of wood and have a textured grip for slip resistance.

						Hickory Handle		Fiberglass Handle
Style	Head Wt., oz.	Round Face Dia.	Face Texture	Face Material	Overall Lg.		Each		Each
B	12	1 1/4" × 1 9/16"	Smooth	Steel	12"	6689A22	000000	6689A54	000000

Accessories and Replacements for Hammers

Forming Blocks


Style A	Style B

Style C	Style D

Style E

Styles A-D—Place on the back side of your workpiece to act as a support when you strike it. Also known as dolly blocks.

Style E—A long handle lets you access hard-to-reach spots. Place the block on the back side of your workpiece to act as a support when you strike it. Also known as dolly blocks.

	Block
Style	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Overall Lg.	Wt., lb.	Material		Each
A	2 1/2"	2 7/8"	2 3/8"	—	3	Steel	6689A24	000000
B	3 1/4"	2 1/2"	1 1/2"	—	2 3/4	Steel	6689A26	00000
C	3 3/4"	2 1/2"	1 5/8"	—	3 1/8	Steel	6689A48	00000
D	4 3/4"	2 3/8"	1 1/8"	—	3	Steel	6689A23	00000
E	3"	2 1/2"	1"	14"	4 1/4	Steel	6689A49	00000

Forming Spoons

Style A

Style B

Style B—Style B have large, slightly curved faces for efficient finishing and shaping of sheet metal edges.

	Head
Style	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Wt., oz.	Material		Each
A	4 3/8"	2"	1/4"	8	Steel	6689A28	000000
B	9"	2 1/8"	1/4"	40	Steel	3142N15	00000

		Each
Replacement 12" Lg. Hickory Handle	6689A3	000000
Replacement 12" Lg. Fiberglass Handle	6689A71	00000

Round Face with Chisel Head


Style C	Style D

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Fiberglass Handle—Fiberglass handles combine the strength of steel with the vibration resistance of wood and have a textured grip for slip resistance.

		Face					Hickory Handle		Fiberglass Handle
Style	Head Wt., oz.	Dia.	Material	Face Texture	Blade Wd.	Overall Lg.		Each		Each
C	8	1 1/2"	Steel	Smooth	5/8"	12"	6689A31	000000	6689A41	000000
D	8	1 1/2"	Steel	Smooth	5/8"	12"	6689A51	00000	6689A42	00000

Accessories and Replacements for Hammers

Forming Blocks


Style A	Style B

Style C	Style D

Style E

Styles A-D—Place on the back side of your workpiece to act as a support when you strike it. Also known as dolly blocks.

Style E—A long handle lets you access hard-to-reach spots. Place the block on the back side of your workpiece to act as a support when you strike it. Also known as dolly blocks.

	Block
Style	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Overall Lg.	Wt., lb.	Material		Each
A	2 1/2"	2 7/8"	2 3/8"	—	3	Steel	6689A24	000000
B	3 1/4"	2 1/2"	1 1/2"	—	2 3/4	Steel	6689A26	00000
C	3 3/4"	2 1/2"	1 5/8"	—	3 1/8	Steel	6689A48	00000
D	4 3/4"	2 3/8"	1 1/8"	—	3	Steel	6689A23	00000
E	3"	2 1/2"	1"	14"	4 1/4	Steel	6689A49	00000

Forming Spoons

Style A

Style B

Style B—Style B have large, slightly curved faces for efficient finishing and shaping of sheet metal edges.

	Head
Style	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Wt., oz.	Material		Each
A	4 3/8"	2"	1/4"	8	Steel	6689A28	000000
B	9"	2 1/8"	1/4"	40	Steel	3142N15	00000

		Each
Replacement 12" Lg. Hickory Handle	6689A3	000000
Replacement 12" Lg. Fiberglass Handle	6689A71	00000

Round Face with Pick Head


Style D	Style E	Style F

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Fiberglass Handle—Fiberglass handles combine the strength of steel with the vibration resistance of wood and have a textured grip for slip resistance.

		Face				Hickory Handle		Fiberglass Handle
Style	Head Wt., oz.	Dia.	Material	Face Texture	Overall Lg.		Each		Each
D	8	1 1/2"	Steel	Smooth	12"	6689A69	000000	6689A46	000000
D	10	1 7/8"	Steel	Smooth	12"	6689A35	00000	6689A56	00000
E	10	1 1/4"	Steel	Smooth	12"	6689A32	00000	6689A55	00000
F	10	1 1/2"	Steel	Smooth	12"	6689A68	00000	6689A43	00000

Accessories and Replacements for Hammers

Forming Blocks


Style A	Style B

Style C	Style D

Style E

Styles A-D—Place on the back side of your workpiece to act as a support when you strike it. Also known as dolly blocks.

Style E—A long handle lets you access hard-to-reach spots. Place the block on the back side of your workpiece to act as a support when you strike it. Also known as dolly blocks.

	Block
Style	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Overall Lg.	Wt., lb.	Material		Each
A	2 1/2"	2 7/8"	2 3/8"	—	3	Steel	6689A24	000000
B	3 1/4"	2 1/2"	1 1/2"	—	2 3/4	Steel	6689A26	00000
C	3 3/4"	2 1/2"	1 5/8"	—	3 1/8	Steel	6689A48	00000
D	4 3/4"	2 3/8"	1 1/8"	—	3	Steel	6689A23	00000
E	3"	2 1/2"	1"	14"	4 1/4	Steel	6689A49	00000

Forming Spoons

Style A

Style B

Style B—Style B have large, slightly curved faces for efficient finishing and shaping of sheet metal edges.

	Head
Style	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Wt., oz.	Material		Each
A	4 3/8"	2"	1/4"	8	Steel	6689A28	000000
B	9"	2 1/8"	1/4"	40	Steel	3142N15	00000

		Each
Replacement 12" Lg. Hickory Handle	6689A3	000000
Replacement 12" Lg. Fiberglass Handle	6689A71	00000

Ball-Peen Hammer Sets

To suit a range of applications, these sets include hammers in a range of sizes and weights. Use the domed end of the head for forming soft metal, rounding off edges, and closing rivets. The flat striking face is for driving nails, pins, punches, and chisels. All have a textured grip for slip resistance. For replacement handles, see Fiberglass Hammer Handles.

		Face
	No. of Pieces	Material	Dia.	Head Wt., oz.	Overall Lg.	Handle Replaceable	Container Type		Each
Fiberglass Handle with Textured Grip



		4	Steel	1", 1 1/8", 1 1/4"	8, 12, 16, 24	11 1/2", 12", 13", 14"	Yes	Carrying Case	3213N11	0000000