Battle of the Hammers

​Battling with New Year renovations? Your resolution to get the house in tip top shape so the in laws can stop commenting on the state of your home? Oh just me? Well having a new and improved for the new and improved you could be a great step in the right direction. Tough Master has a great selection of high quality hammer to choose from. This blog outlines some of the different types you can buy. But which is best for the jobs you want to undertake? Lets have a look.

TOUGH MASTER® Claw Hammer Nail Puller Steel Curved Claw Framing Hammer in Yellow with Fiberglass Handle, Non-Slip Grip & Magnetic Holder - 16 Oz (TM-CCH16FM)

This claw hammer looks exactly like the one you would see in an old cartoon and though Wiley Cayote may use it for his evil plans to finally catch that blasted road runner, this hammer with nail puller can be used for much purer plans. This hammer is perfect for any small demolition task with prying and woodworking features, great for any renovations you want to make.

​Features: Heavy duty steel head: The head on this claw hammer is made from durable high-strength C45 steel. The metal part of the hammer is also optimally hardened, which makes it possible to obtain such a high level of strength Selective tampering: This technology helps to obtain optimal hardness in various parts of the nail puller for the best results: 15-20 HRC in the part where it lands, and 50-55 HRC in the most active striking parts

TOUGH MASTER® Club Hammer Heavy Duty Demolition Hammer Long Handled Club Hammer with Fiberglass Shaft - 2.5 Pounds (TM-CH25F)

Now this club hammer is a step up from the claw, it’s bigger, bolder and packs much more of a punch. This bad boy has been designed to smash through some of the toughest materials – wanting to make your downstairs a bit more open plan, well this hammer is great for getting through those tough walls. The strong long handled club hammer has reinforced overstrike protection to increase durability between the striking head and the fiberglass handle - the most common point of breakage.

​Features: Forged steel head: The ultra-heavy duty forged steel head on this club hammer is made of premium C45 high-grade steel, providing maximum strength and durability so that the tool lasts for years to come Powder coated finish: The forged construction of the extra-large club hammer and thermal powder coated finish ensure hardness levels of 50-58 HRC, built to withstand heavy impact and continuous striking

TOUGH MASTER® Roughneck ROU11020 Gorilla V-Series Brick Hammer 567g (20oz)

This hammer is the perfect edition to your set if you’re looking for a hammer that doesn’t shake your skeleton each time you use it. If your sick of the everyday hard labour at the jobsite or you’ve just have been feeling a bit delicate lately this is the hammer for you. The unique V-Shock twin-beam girder shaft acts as a damper, resulting in reduced shock and vibration transmission, and further controlled by an air-cushioned grip.

​Features: Reduced Vibration: Manufactured from drop-forged, hardened and tempered steel. The unique V-Shock twin-beam girder shaft acts as a damper, resulting in reduced shock and vibration transmission, and further controlled by an air-cushioned grip. Improved Balance: Reduced weight in the shaft transfers the centre of gravity towards the head, resulting in improved balance and reduced effort. It has a chisel end for brick cutting and a side nail puller for the removal of nails.

TOUGH MASTER® Rubber Mallet Hammer Combination Rubber Mallet Hand Tool Black & White with Non-Slip Fiberglass Handle - 16 Oz (TM-RM16F)

This hammer is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a helpful tool when redoing flooring – the dual combination makes it perfect for a range of task for interiors and exteriors. This large rubber mallet is lightweight unlike conventional metal mallets, so it's easier to use and less likely to cause an accident if you do miss a stroke accidentally. Reduced overstrike protection increases the durability between the striking head and the fibreglass handle, which is the most common point of breakage, making this a hand tool that is built to last.

​Features: Black & white combination: With a black and white rubber head, this rubber mallet protects surfaces from damage and is fit for multiple purposes: Use the black side for general work such as laying paving tiles, and the white, mark-free side for mouldings that require high precision, such as laying parquet and laminate Ultra-durable striking head: The mallet hammer has a super-strong, high elastic rubber head that will not damage materials during use or create impact marks. It is almost impossible to damage, crack, or break under pressure, so you can strike as hard as necessary to complete your tasks

So as you can see Tough Master has a wide range of hammers to choose from, all of which have different features which lends itself to different tasks. This means the winner of the battle depends on what you need your new hammer for.

You want a classic hammer to hit nails and remove them? Then the claw hammer is a perfect hit – hits the nail on the head in fact. Looking for a heavy duty demolition hammer? The forged steel club hammer is the hard hitting choice for you. A hammer that doesn’t shake you down to your core every time you take a hit? Sounds impossible, but the gorilla brick hammer has been designed just for that so is the perfect pick. Looking for a hammer to help with all your flooring renovations? Then the rubber mallet hammer is the combination tool of your dreams.

The real question is who is your winner?