Thread: Peening Hammer

I think it's a matter of personal preference and what you get used to. My first was 8 oz, now I have one that's more comfortable to use and is 2 or 4. And I've seen guys use even lighter.

Check out Hobby Lobby if you have one near. I bought a jewelers hammer there last year on sale for $3. It is about 2oz and has interchangable heads including a brass head which is great for smothing out the pins. The jewelers block I found there as well for $2.

I use a heavy stainless tablespoon. 'Already polished, little chance of bending the pin, though I've done it once.