Striking Tools
Tools used for the purpose of striking any hard surface such as
metals or woods are known as striking tools. There are a wide range of
striking tools of varied shapes and sizes. Most of these striking tools
are hand tools with long or short handles. Striking tools are available
in a broad range of non-sparking and sparking tools that include both
soft faced and hard faced dead blow for use in every conceivable
industry.
Features of striking tools
Nowadays, manufacturers and suppliers go for a perfect balance of
ergonomic comfort, strength, durability, safety in striking tools. To
provide maximum comfort, striking tools are manufactured with
- A better user-fit
- A choice of ergonomic grip styles
- Less gripping effort and
- Less “squeeze” even in moist or humid conditions.
Striking tools like hammers, chisels, punches are perhaps the most
widely used tools. These tools are made with varying degrees of hardness
and different configurations to be used for specific purposes. These
tools are used not only in DIY projects but also by industry, railroads,
foundries, contractors, automotive body men and hundreds of others. Each
striking tool is designed for a particular job and should be used for
that purpose only.
Materials
Most striking tools are made of finest alloy or carbon steels. They are
properly heat-treated and forged and given proper finish for durability.
Under proper use, these tools can perform the job safely and
professionally. While the head or blade of these striking tools are of
metal construction, the handles are made of various materials like wood,
aluminum, plastic or fiberglass. While initially most of the tools had
wooden handles, with time there were changes and plastic , fiberglass
became popular.
Trivia
While striking tools are the most popularly used tools, it is to be
noted that they are the most abused tool as well because these tools can
lead to various accidents while using them . Hence utmost importance
should be given in their construction. It is advisable to discard any
striking tools if the face and its edges display dents, chips, excessive
wear, mushrooming or improper redressing. They can cause injury. For
example: Never use a hammer having a damaged or a loose handle. Or you
never redress chisels without the proper redressing instructions. It is
better to wear safety goggles or hood while using striking tools.
Hand
Tools
