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Special-Purpose Hammers

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This collection gathers hammers designed for precise work, different from the ordinary carpenter's hammer: bricklayer's hammers, stonemason's hammers, dead-blow hammers, ball-peen hammers and models with a rubber grip.

The types included

  • Bricklayer's hammers, with chisel-end and pointed-end heads, for working brick and stone
  • Lump hammers (malepeggio), the stonemason's hammer with resin handle
  • Dead-blow hammers, filled to eliminate rebound and strike without marking
  • Ball-peen hammers, for metalworking
  • Rubber-faced hammers with alignment lever

Brands included are Pavan, Stanley, Mass and Probst.

How to choose

Start from the material to be worked and the effect you want to achieve: chisel or pointed end for masonry, dead-blow head where the surface must not be marked, ball-peen head for peening and shaping metal. Also consider the weight of the head and the handle material.

Prices and availability are defined on a quote basis: write to us or call us and the AMES team will propose the supply best suited to your job.

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Frequently asked questions: Special-Purpose Hammers
What is a mason's hammer used for?

The mason's hammer has a cutting edge and a pointed end, and is used to work bricks, stone and tuff: roughing out, splitting and finishing the material. The stonemason's hammer with a resin handle, on the other hand, is used to strike and shape stone. Each trade has its own hammer for a precise job.

Which handle should I choose for a hammer, wood or resin?

An ash handle, as on the Catania-type pick or the Pavan stonemason's hammer, is elastic and absorbs some of the vibration of the blow. A resin handle is more resistant to moisture and is not damaged by water. The choice depends on the work you do and how you prefer to hold the tool.

Which dead-blow hammer should I use to strike without leaving marks?

A dead-blow hammer has a filled head, so the blow does not bounce back and leaves no marks on the workpiece, useful when striking parts that are already assembled. The collection includes Stanley models of 510, 794 and 5200 grams, to be chosen according to the force of blow needed and the handle length.

Rubber mallet or small rubber hammer: when should I use them?

The rubber mallet strikes without marking the surface, so it is used to settle tiles, parquet, floors and slabs. The small rubber hammer is smaller and suited to precision work. Choose white rubber for light-coloured surfaces that must not be marked, and black rubber for heavier use.

Who uses specialist hammers, such as the watchmaker's hammer?

Specialist hammers are used by bricklayers, tile and floor layers, stonemasons, watchmakers and blacksmiths. The mason's hammer is for the bricklayer, the watchmaker's hammer is for delicate work on small mechanisms, and the ball-pein hammer is for working metal. Each trade has a hammer that lets you strike in the right place without damaging the piece.

What is a rubber hammer with an alignment lever used for?

The rubber hammer with an alignment lever, such as the Probst GH-RE-TWIN, is used to strike slabs and floors while moving them precisely into the right position. The lever lets you align the piece without striking it directly. It is used by floor layers and by anyone handling large-format slabs.

How do I use a hammer safely?

Check that the head is firmly fixed to the handle and that the handle has no cracks, because the head can come off during the blow. Hold the handle near the end to give force and strike with the full face. Wear safety glasses when striking stone or metal, which can chip.