Joiners hammers: make the right choice

To nail or drive your dowels, you absolutely need a carpenter’s hammer!

You will find all kinds of low-cost carpenter’s hammers on ManoMano! From the STANLEY carpenter’s hammer to the MOB carpenter’s hammer, many choices are available to you!

If you are here, it is because you are looking for a classic hammer to drive nails or dowels, for example, in short, a basic hammer for DIY projects.

The carpenter’s hammer always has a flat head to properly drive various pieces into materials.

Be careful, rounded heads (especially on mechanic hammers) are not suitable for nailing!

To choose your carpenter's hammer well, there are some things you need to know.

First, there is the size of the head, sometimes called the table. This must be chosen carefully as it varies depending on the usage. On ManoMano, you will find carpenter hammer heads ranging from about 20 mm to more than 50 mm. Generally, it is said that the hammer should have a striking surface about 12 mm in diameter (or 0.5 inches) larger than that of the tool being struck. Of course, the larger the table size, the heavier it becomes. The ideal is to find the right balance between size and weight so that the hammer is easy to handle while remaining effective.

When choosing your tool, do not neglect the handle. Indeed, this part of the hammer greatly influences the overall quality of the product. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the material with which it is made: many wooden handles (mainly ash) are very durable, but there are also more comfortable two-material handles, which are more ergonomic and flexible and better absorb shocks. Today, manufacturers develop hammers made from technical materials with the aim of minimizing vibrations. Thus, graphite handle hammers have a damping capacity five times greater than that of a traditional wooden handle hammer.

You should also check the mounting of the hammer to ensure that the head and handle have a solid connection that lasts over time. For this, some manufacturers use special techniques and resins.

Finally, when using your hammer, as much as possible, equip yourself with visual protection (glasses or face shield), especially if you are working on surfaces that pose projection risks.

There you have it, now you know everything about carpenter’s hammers, all that’s left is to make your choice! Don’t hesitate to ask our tool expert if you have any doubts. He will respond within a maximum of 30 minutes.