Are You Using the Right Hammer? A Guide to Ball Peen, Drilling, and Claw Hammers

From metal fabrication to carpentry and engine repair, hammers are one of the most versatile tools in any toolbox — but only when you're using the right one. Using the wrong hammer can damage workpieces or lead to injury. Here’s how to choose the best hammer for your task and what Genius Tools offers for each category.

Ball Peen Hammers – Made for Metal

Ball peen hammers are essential for metalworking, especially in automotive and fabrication jobs. The rounded end is perfect for peening rivets, shaping metal, or striking punches and chisels. Genius Tools offers models with balanced handles and hardened steel heads for professional durability.

Drilling Hammers – Compact Power

Also known as engineers’ hammers, drilling hammers pack a heavy punch in a compact size. They’re ideal for driving chisels, breaking through stubborn parts, or working in confined spaces where a full sledgehammer won’t fit. Look for Genius’s 2.5 lb model for a perfect balance of force and control.

Claw Hammers – The Woodworker’s Friend

The classic claw hammer is designed for wood applications. Its curved claw helps with pulling nails and light prying, while the flat head delivers consistent strikes to fasteners. Genius Tools offers claw hammers with anti-slip rubber grips for safer carpentry and framing work.

Choose Based on Material & Application

- For automotive and metal: Ball peen hammer
- For demolition or chisel work: Drilling hammer
- For wood and framing: Claw hammer

Genius Tools manufactures each hammer with high-quality materials to meet the demands of mechanics, technicians, and builders alike. Choose the right hammer, and your job gets faster, cleaner, and safer.