An electric hammer, also known as a hammer drill, is a tool that electronically drives nails and fasteners into materials like wood and plaster. It measures force in beats per minute and has a power rating of 600-1100 watts. It is limited in the types of materials it can work with and can create considerable vibration. Cordless models are available and use rechargeable batteries.
An electric hammer is a commonly used tool for driving nails and other fasteners into materials such as wood and plaster. As the name suggests, the tool works much like a standard hammer, except that the striking action that would normally be done manually is done electronically. These tools measure this force in beats per minute (BPM). Some models can run at ten thousand BPM, making them efficient and practical tools. These are often used in bricklaying and by amateur DIY enthusiasts.
The electric hammer is sometimes referred to as a hammer drill. This term is also occasionally used to describe tools, such as electric jackhammers, electric chipping hammers, or electric demolition hammers. All these different tools are usually used for specific applications. The standard electric hammer is typically employed on smaller jobs that require the use of a traditional hammer or drill.
The power rating of the tool is usually between 600 and 1100 watts. In one of the more standard designs, the hammering action is caused by the movement of two opposing cam plates which mobilize a spindle. It is the chuck piece that takes the actual hit.
The rotary or pneumatic electric hammer drill differs in that the tool works by the movement of the bit. Unlike the cam plate model, it features a piston design. This type of electric hammer is often used for drilling holes or chipping concrete.
Some of the disadvantages of the electric hammer are that most professionals think it creates considerable vibration. This can detract from the accuracy of nail or fastener placement. Because of this, the hammer is usually only used with full-sized masonry bits.
The electric hammer can be limited in terms of the types of materials it can drive nails into. It is most commonly used with wood and plaster. The standard electric hammer is not usually used when working with heavy materials, such as concrete, but this may depend on the model of hammer used.
Some versions of the tool are also equipped with a small suction device which is used to collect dust. This can be a good feature on projects where accuracy is important because it helps keep the work area clear. The dust is sucked up through the vacuum cleaner, and into a small storage container, to help the operator and improve the quality of the masonry work.
Cordless electric hammers are powered by batteries. The cordless model allows the worker to become more mobile and access areas without having to worry about a power supply. Batteries are usually stored in a battery pack attached to the tool. Most models use rechargeable batteries.
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