cross peen hammer
1 of 1nouna type of hammer with a wedge-shaped peen (the end opposite the striking face), oriented perpendicular to the handle, commonly used for tasks such as shaping metal, forging, or starting and setting nails
A cross peen hammer is a type of hammer with a flat striking face on one side and a narrow, wedge-shaped head on the other, known as the "peen." The peen, positioned at a 90-degree angle to the handle, is used for shaping metal, spreading, or drawing out materials in metalworking and blacksmithing. The flat side is used for general hammering tasks, such as driving nails, while the cross peen allows for more precise control when shaping or working with metal. The cross peen hammer is commonly used in metalworking, blacksmithing, and carpentry, as its design offers precision for striking metal and working on smaller, more delicate tasks.
- The blacksmith used a cross peen hammer to shape the hot metal into a horseshoe.
- When working with metal, the cross peen hammer allows for more control during the shaping process.
- She used the flat side of the cross peen hammer to drive the nail, and the peen to shape the metal.
- The carpenter grabbed a cross peen hammer to drive the nails into the wooden frame more precisely.