The hammer is one of the most important tools that you can have in your weekend warrior kit, it is also the oldest tool that was first created back in 2,600,000 BCE.
Today hammers are made with a steel or titanium head that has a waffle head or a smooth finish. The handles are made for wood or synthetic materials to help reduce reverberation when driving fasteners. When you are trying to find the right hammer for you take in to consideration what you are using it for, there are so many different kinds of hammers out there and each has its own specific use.
For the common weekend warrior projects I suggest a hammer with a synthetic handle with a good rubber grip that will be easy to hold on to even in wet conditions. Pick one with a smooth face on it so that you reduce the damage it can make on your finish surface as you are driving a nail into it. There are two different kinds of claws on the back of the hammer, a straight and a curved claw. A straight claw is great for demo and prying two surfaces apart. A curved claw is great for pulling nails and the curve helps to give you leverage when pulling nails and reduces the strain on your elbow. Generally hammers can run anywhere from $10.00 upwards to $250.00 but the hammer in the above picture is great for your everyday home fixes and can be found at almost any hardware store for under $20.00.
If you have any questions on what hammer is right for your specialized job please post any questions you have and I can elaborate on what would be right to fit your needs.
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