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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	0000000	0000000

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

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.

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



	8	1"	11 3/4"	Steel	Yes	0000000	000000


	Steel Handle with Textured Grip



			8	1"	11"	Steel	No	0000000	00000


			Fiberglass Handle with Smooth Grip



					8	1"	11"	Steel	Yes	0000000	00000

Mallets

Drive chisels and strike work without damaging its surface. To avoid marring, choose a mallet with faces that are softer than your workpiece. Lighter weight mallets are good for tapping work into place and driving a chisel to make small cuts. Use heavier weight mallets when assembling joints, dislodging stuck parts, and making aggressive cuts with a chisel. Longer mallets allow for more powerful swings.

Polyethylene Face

Style D

Polyethylene faces are softer than metal faces, so they're good for striking plastic, wood, and sheet metal.

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Medium-Hard Face—Medium-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a cutting board.

Face Hardness Rating—All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other rubber and plastic faces.

								Yellow Face
	Style	Head Wt., oz.	Face Dia.	Face Hardness Rating	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Handle Replaceable		Each
Hickory Handle



		D	8	1 3/4"	Medium Hard	10 3/4"	Plain	No	000000	000000

Rawhide Leather Face

Style D

Rawhide faces are more durable than plastic and won't distort the surface of soft sheet metal, such as brass, aluminum, and copper.

Lead Head—Lead heads deliver a heavier, more balanced blow than standard rawhide heads.

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Cannot Be Sold To—Mallets cannot be sold to the listed areas due to import regulations.

	Head Wt., oz.	Face Dia.	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Handle Replaceable	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Rawhide Leather-Lined Lead Head with Hickory Handle



	D	8	1 1/4"	9 1/4"	Plain	Yes	Canada	0000000	000000

Brass Face

Style J

Brass faces are suitable for striking steel, iron, and stone.

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Textured Grip—Textured grips provide slip resistance.

	Mallets								Replacement Handles
	Style	Head Wt., oz.	Face Dia.	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Handle Replaceable		Each		Each
Hickory Handle



		J	8	13/16"	10"	Textured	Yes	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Bronze Face

Style K

Bronze faces are good for striking non-ferrous metal, such as aluminum, nickel, and titanium.

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

	Head Wt., oz.	Face Dia.	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Handle Replaceable		Each
Round Face with Hickory Handle



	K	8	1"	10 1/2"	Plain	Yes	0000000	000000

Dead Blow Mallets

The head on these mallets is loaded with metal shot for added weight and a controlled impact with minimal rebound. Use them to drive chisels and strike work without damaging its surface. To avoid marring, choose a mallet with a face that's softer than your workpiece. Lighter weight mallets are good for tapping work into place and driving a chisel to make small cuts. Use heavier weight mallets when assembling joints, dislodging stuck parts, and making aggressive cuts with a chisel. Longer mallets allow for more powerful swings. All have a textured or ribbed grip for slip resistance.

Round PVC Face

Textured Grip

PVC faces are softer than metal faces, so they're good for striking plastic, wood, and sheet metal.

PVC Handle—PVC handles with steel core resist breakage if you miss your mark.

Soft Face—Soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a tire tread.

Face Hardness Rating—All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other plastic faces.

	Face Dia.	Face Hardness Rating (Face Color)	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Handle Color	Handle Replaceable		Each
PVC Handle with Steel Handle Core—Textured Grip



	8	1 5/8"	Soft (Black)	10 3/4"	PVC	Black	No	0000000	000000

Replaceable-Face Mallets

Replace faces when they become worn rather than replacing the entire tool. These mallets are suitable for driving chisels and striking work without damaging its surface. Choose a mallet with a face that's softer than your workpiece to avoid marring it when tapping or striking. Lighter weight mallets are good for tapping work into place and driving a chisel to make small cuts. Use heavier weight mallets when assembling joints, dislodging stuck parts, and making aggressive cuts with a chisel. Longer mallets allow for more powerful swings.

Screw-In Polyethylene Face

Hickory Handle with

Plain Grip

Polyethylene faces are softer than metal faces, so they're good for striking plastic, wood, and sheet metal.

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

Extra-Hard Face—Extra-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.

Face Hardness Rating—All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other rubber and plastic faces.

	Mallets										Replacement Hammer Faces
				Face
	Head Wt., oz.	Face Dia.	Face Hardness Rating (Face Color)	Thread Size	Thread Type	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Handle Replaceable		Each		Each
Hickory Handle with Plain Grip



		8	1 1/4"	Extra Hard (Yellow)	7/16"-14	UNC	12"	Steel	No	0000000	000000	0000000	00000

Riveting Hammers

Round Steel Face,

Hickory Handle with

Plain Grip, Style A

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

Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.

	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	000000	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 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"	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
D	8	1 1/2"	Steel	Smooth	5/8"	12"	0000000	00000	0000000	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	0000000	000000
B	3 1/4"	2 1/2"	1 1/2"	—	2 3/4	Steel	0000000	00000
C	3 3/4"	2 1/2"	1 5/8"	—	3 1/8	Steel	0000000	00000
D	4 3/4"	2 3/8"	1 1/8"	—	3	Steel	0000000	00000
E	3"	2 1/2"	1"	14"	4 1/4	Steel	0000000	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	0000000	000000
B	9"	2 1/8"	1/4"	40	Steel	0000000	00000

		Each
Replacement 12" Lg. Hickory Handle	000000	000000
Replacement 12" Lg. Fiberglass Handle	0000000	00000

Round Face with Pick Head

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	Overall Lg.		Each		Each
D	8	1 1/2"	Steel	Smooth	12"	0000000	000000	0000000	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	0000000	000000
B	3 1/4"	2 1/2"	1 1/2"	—	2 3/4	Steel	0000000	00000
C	3 3/4"	2 1/2"	1 5/8"	—	3 1/8	Steel	0000000	00000
D	4 3/4"	2 3/8"	1 1/8"	—	3	Steel	0000000	00000
E	3"	2 1/2"	1"	14"	4 1/4	Steel	0000000	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	0000000	000000
B	9"	2 1/8"	1/4"	40	Steel	0000000	00000

		Each
Replacement 12" Lg. Hickory Handle	000000	000000
Replacement 12" Lg. Fiberglass Handle	0000000	00000

Tack Hammers

Also known as upholstery and pin hammers, these tools have a small head for driving tacks and pins in confined areas.

Round × Rectangular Steel Face

Magnetic Head—Hammers with a magnetic head hold metal pins in position, so a free hand is not needed to steady the pin before striking it.

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



		8	5/16"	5/8"	1/2"	10 1/2"	Steel	No	Magnetic Head	000000	000000

Create-Your-Own Mallets

Assembled Hammer

Pair a body with two faces of different materials to create the perfect striking tool. Use mallets to drive chisels and strike work without damaging its surface. To avoid marring, use a face material that's softer than your workpiece. Lighter weight mallets are good for tapping work into place and driving a chisel to make small cuts. Use heavier weight mallets when assembling joints, dislodging stuck parts, and making aggressive cuts with a chisel. Longer mallets allow for more powerful swings.

Bodies with Screw-In Face Mount


	Screw-In Face

Bodies for screw-in face mount mallets have threads at each end of the head for attaching faces. They include a head and handle. The handle has a textured grip for slip resistance.

			Face
	Head Wt., oz.	For Face Dia.	Thread Size	Thread Type	Overall Lg.	Head Material	Handle Replaceable		Each
Fiberglass Handle with Textured Grip



		8	1"	1/4"-20	UNC	11"	Nylon	No	00000000	000000

Accessories for Hammers

PVC Faces

PVC Face

PVC Faces—PVC faces are softer than metal faces, so they're good for sheet metal work.

Medium-Soft Face—Medium-soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a shoe heel.

Medium Face—Medium faces have a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications.

Medium-Hard Face—Medium-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a plastic cutting board.

Hard Face—Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball. Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.

Extra-Hard Face—Extra-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.

Face Hardness Rating—All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other plastic faces.

			Medium-Soft Face		Medium Face		Medium-Hard Face		Hard Face		Extra-Hard Face
	Face Dia.	Face Thread Size		Each		Each		Each		Each		Each
Screw-In PVC Faces



		1"	1/4"-20	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Polyurethane Rubber Faces

Polyurethane

Rubber Face

Polyurethane Rubber Face—Polyurethane rubber faces are softer than metal faces, so they're good for sheet metal work.

Soft Face—Soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a tire tread.

Medium Face—Medium faces have a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications.

Hard Face—Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball. Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.

Extra-Hard Face—Extra-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.

Face Hardness Rating—All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other plastic faces.

		Face		Soft (Orange)		Medium (Green)		Hard (Red)		Extra Hard (Black)
	Face Dia.	Thread Size	Thread Type		Each		Each		Each		Each
Screw-In Polyurethane Rubber Faces



		1"	1/4"-20	UNC	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000