Glossary

The handle is the hammer component connecting the grip to hammer head.

The head of a hammer is the entire metal component made up of the hammer face, neck, cheek and claw.

Hot dipped is a fastener coating process where the item is covered with molten zinc for extra corrosion protection

An impact is a repetitive force or strike that mimics the action of a hammer

An impact driver is a drill type that delivers a constant forward and rotational force to assist in driving a fastener

A knot is a tough, usually dark spot in a board where a tree limb once was.

Linesman pliers are a wide tipped gripping tool for cutting and twisting wire

A lumber grade is a rating scale for lumber used to judge lumber based on appearance and strength (1 to 4 and A to D)

The neck of a hammer is the area connecting the hammer face to the cheek.

Needle nose pliers are a fine-tipped gripping tool with adjustable jaws