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TM-9-243 Use and Care of Selected Hand Tools and Measuring Tools Manual
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TM 9-243 TYPES AND USES - Continued SETTING HAMMER The setting hammer has a square flat face on one end of the head and a sloping beveled edge on the other end. It is used in sheet metal work for leveling and bending edges and for setting double seams. SOFT-FACED HAMMER Soft-faced hammers are capable of delivering heavy blows to machined, highly polished or soft surfaces without damaging the surface. LEAD OR COPPER HAMMER Lead or copper hammers are usually used for aligning steel surfaces. Copper hammers range in head weight from 8 ounces up to 3 pounds. Working surfaces of lead and copper hammers may be filed to restore even faces. Molds are available for repouring lead hammers. INSERTED SOFT-FACED HAMMER Inserted soft-faced hammers provide the user with a dual purpose hammer. Any two faces may be assembled on a single handle holder. The following tables will assist you in selecting the proper face hardness for the task you are attempting: Hardness Symbol Color Soft S Brown Medium M Red Tough T Green Medium Hard N Cream Hard H Black Extra Hard XH Yellow Faces and handle holders are available in 1 inch, 1-1/2 inch, 2 inch, 2-1/2 inch and 3 inch diameters. 21-5

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