63. Hammer

A hammer is a tool used for driving nails, and in pounding metals or other substances. It is one of the most important tools in a bench equipment. The best hammers are made of solid crucible steel with handles made of second growth hickory. They are made in different styles and sizes. A No. 1 1/2 hammer which weighs about one pound is about the right size for all practical purposes. There are many kinds of hammers made, each designed for some particular kind of work. Among the different kinds we note the carpenters', farriers', riveting, tinners', horseshoers', blacksmiths', carriage ironers', engineers', machinists', coopers', prospecting, bricklayers', stonecutters', masons', etc.

Fig. 90. Picture frame vise.

David Maydole, inventor of the adz-eye hammer.

Fig. 91. Adz-eye, regular style, hammer.

Fig. 92. Adz-eye, bell face, hammer.

Fig. 93. Riveting hammer (plain eye).

64. Mallet

A mallet is a tool made of very hard wood, such as lig-num-vitae, with a hickory handle. It is used in driving chisels, gouges, wooden pins, etc. Mallets are made in different sizes and shapes. The style shown in Fig. 94 is very satisfactory.

Fig. 94. Mallet.

Fig. 95. Trenton anvil.

65. Anvil

An anvil is a heavy iron block of a particular shape upon which metals are hammered and shaped. At least one anvil should be in every woodworking shop.

Fig. 96. Trenton anvil (giving the names of parts).

Punching Tools

66. Nail Set

A nail set is a tool used in driving the head of a nail below the surface of wood. By the use of this tool the surface of the wood is not marred by the face of the hammer. Nail sets are made in assorted sizes to fit the heads of different sized nails. They have a knurled body, usually, which helps to give a firm grip. The point is usually cup-shaped.

Fig. 97. Nail set (knurled body, cup point).

67. Belt Punch

A belt punch is a tool used in punching holes through belts for belt lacings or for belt hooks. They are made in two styles - drive belt punch, Fig. 99, to be driven with a hammer, and spring belt punch, Fig. 100. Both kinds are made in assorted sizes. The tubes on the spring punches revolve, and these punches are made with either four or six tubes.

Fig. 98. Assorted nail sets.

Fig. 99. Drive belt punch.

Fig. 100. Revolving spring balt punch.

68. Carvers' Punch

This tool is used by wood carvers for groundwork in decorating objects. They are made in assorted sizes and designs.