What Is a Portable Electric Hammer?
A hammer is a general term for a tool that strikes an object and consists of a metal striking part (head) and a part held by the hand (handle).
A portable electric hammer is a type of hammer suitable for electrical work. The end of the handle is socket-shaped.
There are two types of portable electric hammerheads: the tip-cut type, which has a hammering surface on one side and a pointed tip on the opposite side, and the double-face type, which has a hammering surface on both sides. The most distinctive feature of the portable electric hammer is the socket-shaped end of the handle, which can be used to attach and remove nuts.
How to Use a Portable Electric Hammer
Portable electric hammers are mainly used for wiring work and installation of lighting fixtures in wooden houses.
The hammering surface of the portable electric hammer head is used to strike a U-shaped staple or nail for the purpose of securing wiring. When striking the staple, be careful not to strike too hard and crush the wiring. It is important to select a large enough staple to secure the wiring while allowing enough clearance for the wiring to be securely fastened.
The pointed end of the portable electric hammer head is not designed for hammering staples or nails; rather, it is intended for small-scale demolition and concrete paving work.
The end of the portable electric hammer’s handle is socket-shaped. The head is held in the hand, and the handle is rotated to tighten and remove nuts.
How to Select a Portable Electric Hammer
Portable electric hammerheads are available in two types: the first type with a hammering surface and a tip, and the second type with two hammering surfaces. The shape of the head is selected according to the type of work to be performed.
At sites where portable electric hammers are used, such as wiring work sites, there is not much difference in the size of the hammerheads, because the frequency of strong blows is lower than at work sites where general hammers are used.
Portable electric hammer handles are available in two types: a standard type with a handle length of 25 to 30 cm, and a short type with a handle length of around 20 cm. The short type is convenient for storing in a waist bag for electrician work. However, it has the disadvantage that the length of bolts it can handle is short.
The socket at the end of the portable electric hammer’s handle is generally a 17 mm socket, which is commonly used in wiring work. However, there are also double-socket electric hammers that can accommodate two sizes of sockets, such as 17 mm and 13 mm or 17 mm and 21 mm. Select one based on the size of the nut to be used.
In addition, when working with duct wiring channels or hanger rails to secure wiring, select a tinner’s hammer that matches the width of the duct, as a regular electric hammer cannot be inserted into the gap between the rails.