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While the standard claw hammer is used for tasks that involve greater use of force, the Warrington hammer is preferred for projects that require precision. A standard Warrington hammer is commonly around 12 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (320 mm) in length with the hammer head weighing between 10 and 14 ounces (280 and 400 g). [7] [8]
A large hammer-like tool is a maul (sometimes called a "beetle"), a wood- or rubber-headed hammer is a mallet, and a hammer-like tool with a cutting blade is usually called a hatchet. The essential part of a hammer is the head, a compact solid mass that is able to deliver a blow to the intended target without itself deforming.
Detail of an Iranian jewel box decorated by khatam. Khātam (Persian: خاتم) is an ancient Persian technique of inlaying.It is a version of marquetry where art forms are made by decorating the surface of wooden articles with delicate pieces of wood, bone and metal precisely-cut intricate geometric patterns.
Cruck framing, Leigh Court Barn, Worcester, England The Moirlanich Longhouse, a byre dwelling with a cruck frame A cruck or crook frame is a curved timber, one of a pair, which support the roof of a building, historically used in England and Wales.
A gavel is a small ceremonial mallet/hammer commonly made of hardwood, typically fashioned with a handle.It can be used to call for attention or to punctuate rulings and proclamations and is a symbol of the authority and right to act officially in the capacity of a presiding officer. [1]
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The war hammer was a popular weapon in the late medieval period. It became somewhat of a necessity in combat when armor became so strong that swords and axes were no longer able to pierce and ricocheted upon impact. The war hammer could inflict significant damage on the enemy through their heavy impact without the need to pierce the armor. [2]
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