Tips for Choosing a Groz Hammer

Need help determining which Groz Hammer you need? Here are a few things to consider when selecting any hammer!

Hammers are created differently to be used for different jobs. When selecting a hammer, you will need to consider a few things; the hammer type, the handle length, the hammer's head weight, the material of the head's face, and the hardness of the head's metal.

Hammer Type:

• Sledge Hammers provide brute force for heavy duty demolition and driving stakes.
• Club Hammers are compact versions of the sledge hammer but with more control; for lighter demolition and striking jobs such as masonry chiseling and metal work.
• Ball Pein Hammers are designed for metal working, including shaping metal, riveting, as well as striking punches and chisels.
• Cross Pein Hammers are designed for wood working, metal fabrication, and starting panel pins. These hammers have a wedge-shaped pein for precision work in tight spaces.
• Tire Bead Breakers are specialized to separate the tire bead from the rim without damaging the tire.

Handle Length:

• Longer handles add hitting power and speed; better for more open areas.
• Shorter handles improve precision and are better in tighter spaces but will deliver less force.

Head Weight:

• Head weights up to 16 ounces (1 pound) are ideal for precision work, metal shaping, light carpentry, and driving small nails.
• Head weights 16 to 32 ounces (1-2 pounds) provide balanced force and control' perfect for chiseling, metalwork, and general-purpose striking.
• Head weights 2.5 to 4 pounds are good for lighter demolition, jobs that need high precision such as breaking tire beads, masonry, and driving stakes.
• Head weights 6 to 10 pounds are great for general demolition, driving in stakes or large posts; provide enough weight without wearing out the user.
• Head weights 12 pounds and up are best for heavy-duty demolition work such as concrete and heavy rock but require the strength and stamina for extended periods.

Head Face Material:

• The Steel face is most durable and perfect for high impact strikes; great for general striking and demolition.
• The Copper face is softer than steel and is non-sparking, making it safer in flammable environments and reduces the marring of struck surfaces.
• The Brass face is non-sparking and absorbs impacts, reducing risk of surface damage when striking.

Head Face Hardness:

• The standard 50-58 HRC steel face head is best for direct impact and has a longer wear life.
• The soft face head of 30 HRC provides less chipping and is safer for striking other hardened steel tools and metal forming.

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