Buy Ball Pein Hammers Online in Australia
Ball-Pein Hammer Selection — Quick Reference
Ball-pein hammers — TRADITIONAL ENGINEER'S hammer with FLAT face + ROUND PEIN. Workshop + automotive + metal fab + rivet work. Pein end = round metal stock + rivet setting; flat face = standard striking. Match WEIGHT to work.
| Ball-Pein Hammer Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| 4oz (110g) Light | Workshop precision + electronics |
| 8oz (225g) Workshop Standard | General workshop use |
| 16oz (450g) Standard | Workshop engineer |
| 24oz (680g) Heavy | Heavier striking + rivet |
| 32oz+ Production | Production work |
| Fibreglass Handle | Reduced shock + durable |
| Wood Handle | Traditional + replaceable |
| Steel Tubular Handle | Heavy-duty + replaceable |
Critical: Inspect HEAD + HANDLE for cracks + replace damaged. PPE — eye protection. Brands: Nupla, Thor, Bahco. Companion: hammers, dead-blow hammers, mallets, picks + chipping hammers, hand tools.
Ball Pein Hammers: The Metalworker's Essential
The ball pein hammer—with its flat striking face on one end and spherical peen on the other—is the go-to tool for metalwork, rivet heading, punch driving, and shaping. AIMS stocks Thor and Faithfull ball pein hammers in weights from 100 g to 1.5 kg, with both fibreglass and hickory handles.
Head Weights We Stock
- 100 g: Light, precise work, jewellery-scale tasks
- 225 g, 340 g: General metalworking, panel work, small rivets
- 568 g, 900 g, 1.5 kg: Heavy fabrication, large rivets, forging, sheet-metal shaping
Why Thor & Faithfull?
Thor: Swedish design, engineered for balance and durability. Heads stay put—no creep. Faithfull: Traditional British tool engineering, trusted for generations.
Handle Options
- Fibreglass: Low maintenance, won't split, consistent feel in all climates
- Hickory: Natural wood, traditional, slightly warmer feel, requires care
Applications
Rivet heading and removal, punch driving, cold chiselling, light forging, metal shaping, automotive repair, boilerwork, and general metalcraft.
Australian industrial supplies since 1988. contact our team for hammer advice.