Join us as we take you through the fascinating process of blacksmithing a ball peen hammer. Watch the raw metal transform ...

Don’t have a rubber mallet on hand? Convert a ball peen hammer into a mini mallet with an old rubber furniture foot. Mallets are great for assembling furniture and tapping wood into place, without ...

Most people are familiar with the standard household claw hammer: a blunt-force instrument with a V-shape on the opposite end for extracting nails. But some toolboxes may also be equipped with what’s ...

Not all hammers are created equal—at least according to Thor. Whether you’re a Norse God or a simple art lover hanging a picture over the fireplace, a quality hammer is essential—the best hammers ...

I was at a wake for an old friend a few days ago. One of his sons is a member of a well-known organization of motorcycle enthusiasts, and a few fellow members at the wake wore typical outerwear unique ...

Snap-on ball peen hammers are available in a range of sizes: eight-ounce (HBBD8), 16-ounce (HBBD16), 24-ounce (HBBD24), 32-ounce (HBBD32) and 40-ounce (HBBD40). The hammer’s polished steel head has a ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? There’s no such thing as one do-it-all hammer. Take one suited for a certain task and ...

Dear Reena: I would never ask anyone I know this embarrassing question and I’m not even using my real name! What is the purpose of the peen on a ball-peen hammer? Garry Dear Garry: Great question! The ...

Regarding Bob Gorrell’s cartoon about guns (Drawn & Quartered, Opinion, Jan. 12): The right side of the cartoon has a drawing of a hammer, and says that it was “used in 496 murders during 2011.” The ...

If you've ever found yourself staring at a stuck part on your car, it might be time to upgrade your hammer collection. After all, hammers are some of the most useful tools a mechanic can have in their ...