Glenn Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 There was a discussion in the IFI Chat room about hammer handle size compared to the hand size. Please list the following measurements so we can get some real data. Get your favorite hammer, the one that firs your hand. The following data is from my hammer Hammer weight = less than 2# Hand span = 9-1/2" (Measurement from thumb to little finger when hand is fully extended) Hand Height = 8" (Measurement from base of the heel of the hand at the wrist, to the end of the sociable finger [the long one]) Handle length 11-1/8" (from the bottom of the hammer head to the outside of the pinkie (little) finger. Handle grip hight = 1-1/8" (widest point) Handle grip width = 15/16" (widest point) Neck hight = 3/4" (narrowest point) Neck width = 5/8" (narrowest point) -------------------------- Hammer weight = less than 2# Hand span = 9-1/2" Hand Height = 8" Handle length 11-1/8" Handle grip hight = 1-1/8" Handle grip width = 15/16" Neck hight = 3/4" Neck width = 5/8" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mende Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I say size doesn;t matter all that much . .:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannes Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 a 800 gram and a 1500 gram, both with an oval handle of about 350 mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjohnbarleycorn Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Is the hammer weight include the handle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Is the hammer weight include the handle, state it as included. The reason for the hammer weight is that it will influence the dimensions of the handle. A 1 pound hammer handle will not work in a 5 pound hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveh Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 my hand measures 9x7.my handles are all roughly the same size 1.5inx1in and they average 12in long.i usually trim the length and sand down until ive got the right feel for my hand.the shortest handled hammer i have is a 10in,6lb double faced sledge.handles that are longer seem to get in the way,but thats just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hammer weight =1-3/4 lb. Hand span = 8 inches Hand height = 7-1/4 inches Handle length =15 inches Handle grip height = 1 -1/4 inches Handle grip width = 1 inch Neck height = 7/8 inches Neck width = 5/8 inches Those are my 'stats' at the moment. My experiments with handles continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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