How To Maintain A Steel Hammer Head
Maintaining a Steel Hammers Head is vital for it to work to its full potential. We strongly advise keeping on top of the maintenance of the head. A hammer is a useful and effective tool for all kinds of projects, whether it’s for work, to put up your brand new picture frame, or to fix some broken furniture. But, if the head is dirty, you may not achieve the best results.
With it being an important tool to help us with numerous tasks and situations, we have every reason to protect it.
This simple step-by-step guide will tell you how the performance improves when the hammers head stays maintained.
Things you will need
Step 1
Sand
To begin, take some sandpaper. Bare in mind, sand paper with a grit of 220 will work the best for removing rust, and for priming the surface. Sand down the steel hammers head; this will help to remove any dirt.
Top tip: The rougher the sandpaper, the lower the grit. However, be cautious not to use anything courser than this, as it could damage the metal.
Step 2
Soak with a damp rag
Next, take a rag and soak it in some warm water. Then, wipe down the hammers head with a damp rag to remove any excess dust and debris caused by the sanding previously. This step is important, because you don’t want to be applying the next product to a mucky surface.
Step 3
Apply WD-40
Then, take another clean cloth (make sure it’s dry), and spray the WD-40 Multi-Use product onto the cloth. Now, massage the product onto the hammer’s head, making sure to cover each area with the formula.
In addition, allow the product to sit for about ten minutes.
Step 4
Give it a wipe down
After waiting for the WD-40 to work its magic, you’re now able to wipe up any excess product with a paper towel. Be mindful that no product has made its way onto the hammer’s handle, as this can be a slipping risk.
Finally, you can admire your steel hammers head that looks just like new!
Tip: After completing these steps, ensure your hammer is stored in a clean area to prevent getting it mucky. You may want to give your tool box a wipe down just to be on the safe side. As a matter of fact, your hammer head needs to be thoroughly dry before storing away, as wet tools build moisture, which could then form into rust.
Job Done!
Job done- now, you'll be able to perform any task with ease! Remember, a hammer head that's well-maintained will get the job done effortlessly. There's no need to replace them when you're able to care for them properly.
If you found this guide useful, check out our other similar blogs: How to Maintain Your Tools
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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