Why do people use planishing hammers for general work?

[Wild Brambles]

I'm a great one for using the correct tool for a job wherever possible. I've been watching a lot of vehicle restoration project videos recently, and several of the restorers use decent planishing hammers for general hammering. It distresses me a bit, as a pin hammer or a ball pein would probably be better for the job. Using a planishing hammer messes up the surface, and makes it useless for metal forming.

 

[hilldweller]

You too eh. I lie awake some nights asking that question.

And the other nights "why do some people use a measuring caliper as an adjustable spanner?".

If not those two it's "why do the morons jab at a touch screen with a ball point pen ?".

 

[pappajohn]

Maybe they use it as a general hammer BECAUSE the face is buggered anyway.

 

[Silver-Fox]

I often wonder why some trades use a form work hammer when a normal length one is more than sufficient.

I wonder if they are lacking in the trousers department ?

 

[Podney]

I’m so glad that this subject has been raised as it’s been concerning me for some time. I’ve not questioned it in the past,for fear of causing undue worry and distress among the hammering classes,so thank you.

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[Jim]

You mean there are hammers other than Sledge, Lump and Claw? What a sheltered life I lead.

 

[Gromett]

You mean there are hammers other than Sledge, Lump and Claw? What a sheltered life I lead.

 

[Just smiffy]

I tend to use a pin hammer for most things..... slow but sure...?

 

[Nanniemate]

Having worked in transport for a number of years 'hit it with a hammer' was often the remedy used to get the thing going. Never asked what type it was always the biggest you lay your hands on

 

[Silver-Fox]

I tend to use a pin hammer for most things..... slow but sure...?

Must be great for driving in 4” wires ?

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[Just smiffy]

Must be great for driving in 4” wires ?

I’ve got plenty of time...?

 

[Silver-Fox]

I’ve got plenty of time...?

obviously ?

 

[Tibbo]

I started off as a panelbeater back in 1968. I still had several of my original planishing hammers right up until 3 years ago when some lowlife nicked my toolbox.
Once I caught my late wife using one of them to hammer a nail in the fence. That nearly ended our marriage

 

[pappajohn]

I've just use three hammers to remove a knackered bearing from an electric motor shaft.
1st...small claw hammer (might as well shout at it)
2nd... larger ball pein hammer (moving but slowly)
3rd....4lb lump hammer (success)

So just goes to show, if at first you don't succeed..... Use a bloody big hammer.

 

[Wild Brambles]

"why do the morons jab at a touch screen with a ball point pen ?".

That's just silly, I use tipex to correct my word processing errors.

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[Driventemple]

The conversation goes something like this:

"You got it steady?"
"Yea"
"Right, you nod yer head and I'll hit it"

 

[Podney]

That's just silly, I use tipex to correct my word processing errors.

Oops,I can’t type that,it’s about spelling.

 

[SuperMike]

I've just use three hammers to remove a knackered bearing from an electric motor shaft.
1st...small claw hammer (might as well shout at it)
2nd... larger ball pein hammer (moving but slowly)
3rd....4lb lump hammer (success)

So just goes to show, if at first you don't succeed..... Use a bloody big hammer.

Ahhhhh, Uncle PPJ, a man after my daddy’s heart. See signature, if you have not already have.

 

[Steve and Denise]

You mean there are hammers other than Sledge, Lump and Claw? What a sheltered life I lead.

Can you tell me, the difference between a claw hammer and a ball hammer?
I have never hammered a lump ?

 

[ctc]

Ignorance is bliss.

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[klaatu]

Stop, hammer time!

 

[MANGOFORTH]

If what your hitting is softer than the face of the hammer it doesn't make any difference.

I've never damaged one of my hammers, and I've given them hell.

 

[Burgo]

My favourite hammer is an old Thor mallet - Rolled hide on one face and copper on the other face. Superb bit of kit and it must be some 40 years old. https://www.thorhammer.com/03-214.html

 

[Marty Gilly and Pup]

Estwing. There is no other hammer.

 

[pappajohn]

If what your hitting is softer than the face of the hammer it doesn't make any difference.

I've never damaged one of my hammers, and I've given them hell.

I used a cold chisel backwards to drift that bloody motor bearing off.... Even the cold chisel didn't harm the hammer heads.
Just got to grind an edge back on the chisel now.

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[Burgo]

Can you tell me, the difference between a claw hammer and a ball hammer?
I have never hammered a lump ?

A claw typically is used for pulling out nail. A ball pein hammer can be used over a leather sandbag to stretch metal to make, for instance, a rounded shap, or for riveting. There's also cross peins, diagonal peins etc.

 

[Tea break]

Me I usually just get hammered

 

[Wild Brambles]

Can you tell me, the difference between a claw hammer and a ball hammer?

Here is a woman throwing her ball hammer.


They use claw hammers to remove eyes.

 

[Yorick]

I have about 10 'ammers and it's a great feeling when you have to break out the BFH

 

[daveandsan]

My favourite hammer is an old Thor mallet - Rolled hide on one face and copper on the other face. Superb bit of kit and it must be some 40 years old. https://www.thorhammer.com/03-214.html

It’s not like Triggers broom is it?

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