Hammers (pp. 895-902) - STANLEY - #1

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Untitled table.main {} tr.row {} td.cell {} div.block {} div.paragraph {} .font0 { font:8.00pt "Arial", sans-serif; } .font1 { font:11.00pt "Arial", sans-serif; } .font2 { font:19.00pt "Arial", sans-serif; } HAMMERS Everyoneofourhammersisengineeredwithsafetyinmind, and meets or exceeds industrystandards for safetyand reliability. For instance our ball pein hammers have hardened, drop-forged headswithrim-temperedfacesthatarelessbrittle and less likelyto chip than the head on a typical clawhammer. Allofourhammershavebalancedheads,aswellashandlesand grips that are ergonomically-designed and shaped to prevent slipping. Some include shock absorption features. The resultis a tool that helps keep you safe, comfortable, and productive. The need for specialized hammers is strong today, which is why Proto makes a range of hammers designed for the industrial trades. Our lineup includes ball pein and sledge hammers for general striking; soft face hammers with plastic tipsthatwon'tmarfinished surfaces; and rubber mallets for anywhere you need a softer blow, whether you need to coax tight-fitting parts together or pound out dents in sheet metal t Proto we also make continual refinements to our hammers. SAFETY TIPS • Use safety goggles. Serious eye injury is possible. • Never use a damaged hammer. If the striking face is chipped, dented or mushroomed, discard it. • Make sure thatthe hammer's striking face has a diameter at leasttwice as large as the struck face of the tool. • Keep striking face clear of oil and grease. • Make sure the head fits tightly on the handle. • Protect wood handle hammers from getting extremely wet or dry conditions. A wet handle will swell and crack, while a too dry one will shrink and loosen the head. • Always use a hammer of suitable size and weight for the job. • Never strike one hammer with another. • When using a hammer, don't extend the thumb onto the handle, as doing so can lead to tendonitis atthe base of the thumb. • Wear heavy leather work gloves when working with sheet metal. • When using a sledgehammer bend the knees as you lift the sledge, straighten them at the top of the swing, and let the hammer's own weight do the work on the downswing. • Strike squarely to avoid glancing blows.