Tack hammer, also commonly known as an upholstery hammer. This tool is primarily used in upholstery and leatherwork for driving small tacks or nails. 

Uses of a Tack/Upholstery Hammer:

Upholstery:

Used to secure fabric or other materials to furniture frames by driving in small upholstery tacks. 

Leatherwork:

It can be used in leather crafting for attaching hardware or decorative elements with small nails or tacks. 

Tack Removal:

Many tack hammers, like the one pictured, have a split claw or a magnetised head on one end to aid in the removal or placement of tacks. 


Tack hammer

Updated: 06 Dec 2025