These include the face, head (which can include the bell and neck), eye (like other handled tools, where the handle fits in), cheek (side of hammer). In addition, some have peens (also known as peins and/or panes) and straps.
A sledgehammer is a tool with a large, flat, often metal head, attached to a long handle. The long handle combined with a heavy head allows the sledgehammer to gather momentum during a swing and apply a large force compared to hammers designed to drive nails.
What are the parts of a claw hammer?
The main parts are the face, head and claw. The head has a tapered hole, or eye, in the middle through which the hammer handle is inserted. The head's job is to hold the claw and striking surface to the handle.
How do you make a sledge handle?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXO9I6UUfKE
How do you make a hammer handle?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdycfpHJniw
What is the best wood for a sledge hammer handle?
The ash becomes the best wood for hammer handles due to its long fibers which tend to absorb shocks really well. However, compared to hickory and oak, the ash is highly strong and flexible but do not last that long.31 Aug 2020