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A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z   entire Web this site engineer's hammer Also known as drilling hammer or a baby sledge hammer, a tool used for heavy hammering or demolition work. An engineer's hammer weighs from one to five pounds. It has handle that it about 8 inches long – much shorter than that of a normal sledge hammer – made of wood, fiberglass, or steel. The heaviness of the engineer's hammer makes driving heavy spikes or wedges easier than using a lighter carpenter's hammer. Its short handle allows more control and for it to be swung in spaces where there's insufficient room to use a hammer with a longer handle. Related category    • TOOLS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Science Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP