Figure 2. Mallets And Hammers

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Other bumping body hammers may have an offset cross and straight-peen faces,

or two round faces, or an offset square face and a cross-peen face.

(5) Engineer's Hammer. The engineer's hammer (figure 1, view N, on

page 12) has a cross-peen face and weighs 3 pounds. This hammer is similar

to the blacksmith's or sledge cross-peen hammer, only it is lighter in

weight and is used on lighter work.

(6) Jeweler's Hammer. A jeweler's hammer (figure 2, view D) is used

for light hammering and for driving small shafts and pins.

This hammer

weighs 1 3/4 to 2 ounces and generally has a hardwood handle.

FIGURE 2.

MALLETS AND HAMMERS.