Borrow Cross pein hammer

A cross-pein hammer is primarily used in woodworking and joinery for tasks such as setting pins and nails before fully driving them in with the flat face of the hammer. It is also useful for tapping joints together and for other delicate and precise tasks in carpentry. 

Specific Uses:

Setting Pins and Nails:

The wedge-shaped pein allows for accurate placement and initial driving of small nails or pins into wood, preventing bending or splitting, before the main face is used to complete the drive.

Tapping Joints:

The cross pein can be used to gently tap and align woodworking joints for a snug fit.

Delicate Work:

Its design makes it suitable for more precise and delicate tasks compared to a standard claw hammer, which is typically used for larger nails and demolition.