Machinist hammers
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300 to 500 g for general work, 800 to 1000 g for heavier striking. Heavier is not always better: too much weight reduces accuracy.
Yes, it’s the most common all-round choice for metalwork and chiselling.
An engineer’s hammer with a hardened head and a comfortable, anti-vibration handle.
A mason’s hammer has a splitting edge for masonry; an engineer’s has two flat faces for metal.
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An engineer’s (machinist’s) hammer is made for metal: working with chisels and drifts, assembling structures, straightening and mechanical repair. What matters most is a forged, alloyed and hardened head, a secure head-to-handle fixing and the right weight. Too heavy a hammer reduces accuracy and tires the hand faster, so 300–500 g covers most general work while 800–1000 g suits heavier striking. Mastercity offers Picard and Ruthe engineer’s hammers with hickory, ash or steel handles, and we help you choose the weight and handle by the job.
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When choosing, look at:
- Weight — 300–500 g for precise repair, 500–800 g for general metalwork, 1000 g and up for heavy striking
- Handle material — hickory damps vibration for long jobs, steel gives maximum strength
- Head quality — forged, hardened, securely fixed
- Certificates — DIN or GS only when confirmed for the specific model
300 g 500 g 1000 g Best for Precise repair General metalworking Heavy striking Advantage Highest accuracy Balance of force and control Strongest strike Limitation Least force None Hardest to control, tires faster
