The use of simple hammers dates to around 3.3 million years ago according to the 2012 find made by Sonia Harmand and … See more

A traditional hand-held hammer consists of a separate head and a handle, which can be fastened together by means of a special wedge made for the purpose, or by glue, or both. This two-piece design is often used to combine a … See more

A large hammer-like tool is a maul (sometimes called a "beetle"), a wood- or rubber-headed hammer is a mallet, and a hammer-like tool with a cutting blade is usually called a hatchet. The essential part of a hamm… See more

• Anvil
• Chisel
• Pipe drift (Blacksmithing – spreading a punched hole to proper size and/or shape)
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A hammer is a simple force amplifier that works by converting mechanical work into kinetic energy and back.
In the swing that precedes each blow, the hammer head stores a certain amount of kinetic ener… See more

A hammer may cause significant injury if it strikes the body. Both manual and powered hammers can cause peripheral neuropathy or a variety of other ailments when used improperly. Awkward handles can cause repetitive st… See more