What size sledge hammer do you use?

Got a 2 1/2, and a brass one i use when i'm hitting the chisels. Really have no need for anything larger.

Originally Posted by Arkansaw

Got a 2 1/2, and a brass one i use when i'm hitting the chisels. Really have no need for anything larger.

OK, I have to ask - what's the purpose of a brass hammer? It seems to me it would be too soft.

Originally Posted by Otto

OK, I have to ask - what's the purpose of a brass hammer? It seems to me it would be too soft.

They use(d?) them in mines or any other explosion risk areas because they didn't produce sparks. Same reason that gas valves and regulators are made of brass. :-D Additionally, a brass hammer head won't send dangerous chunks of flying shrapnel when the head mushrooms after a lot of use.

Originally Posted by Otto

OK, I have to ask - what's the purpose of a brass hammer? It seems to me it would be too soft.

So i dont damage my chisels and punches.

I have a 10 lb. hammer and I bought a short handle for it. It's great for working in tight places where you can't get a good swing. The mass of the hammer makes up for the inability to get a full swing out of it.

2 lb drilling hammer for close in work
10 lb sledge for just about everything, including CRT yokes