Have you ever faced the dilemma of whether should you get a hammer kit or not? As you are not sure about the uses of different types of hammers, we shall go through a few different types of hammer. And how to invest in a good hammer that can last for a long time.

The most important thing is to select a good hammer. The reason is good tools allows you to do work easier and are durable, thus reducing the chances of a split handle or the hammer head loosening from the handle. Thus you need to invest in a good hammer, if you have the intent to own the hammer for very long. A good hammer should be well-made, possess superb head-to-handle weight distribution and be manufactured from high quality steel.

Finally you need to choose the correct hammer for the correct job. There are different types of them that are used for different projects. For those who uses many different types of hammers a hammer kit would proof to be useful. But if you are always doing a specific job, a single hammer would be useful enough. In order to clarify your doubts, we are covering the following types of hammers in this article:

1. The claw hammer. This is appropriate for hammering in nails; the claw part is appropriate for removing nails. This hammer is more frequently used for doing wood-work and with the appearance of a "T" shape, with the claw part on one side and the head on the other side. This hammer is commonly found in the house.

2. The ball peen hammer which is hardened. This is appropriate for driving a chisel or a punch. This hammer is more frequently used for doing metal-work and comes without a claw. The hammer comes with a rounded metallic head.

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