- How heavy of a hammer should I buy for my toolkit?
A 16 oz. hammer will handle most jobs...
- I want to hide the nail head in some molding that I am installing.
Use a nail set to sink the nail head into the molding. Then you can fill the hole with a spackling compound, sand it smooth and paint...
- Is there a hammer I can use with a chisel?
Yes, small sledge hammers weigh between two pounds and four pounds. A two-pound model is a good...
- I want to pound a chair leg back into place. What tool can provide the force without marring the surface?
Wood or rubber mallets are a good...
- Why is there is quite a range in prices for claw hammers?
The higher priced hammers have sturdier handles and better steel in their heads. These hammers will perform better and last...
- What hammer do you recommend for general use around the house?
A 16-ounce curved claw...
- Which is better wood or fiberglass handles on hammers?
Some people say the wood provides a better feel and absorbs shocks. While wood is durable, fiberglass is...
- What’s the difference between a rip hammer and a curved claw hammer?
A hammer with a curved claw provides leverage for pulling nails. A rip straight claw hammer is often the choice of professionals because it...
- What weight hammer should I buy?
Buy the heaviest hammer that you can control, because the heavier the hammer the easier it will drive nails. However, the heavier the...