What is a Ball Peen Hammer Used For ... - Working the Flame
· A Handy Tool at the Forge A ball peen hammer is a handy but optional tool in the workshop. James Case from Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons While ball peen hammers are not required for most blacksmithing projects, they are handy tools to have in your workshop.. If you are a new smith with few tools, you can use a …