{"product_id":"roughneck-gorilla-mini-sledge-hammer-1-4kg-3lb","title":"Roughneck Gorilla Mini Sledge Hammer, 1.4kg (3lb)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoughneck Gorilla Mini Sledge Hammer, 1.4kg (3lb)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short-handled sledge for the jobs that need weight but not a full swing — driving posts and stakes, knocking out block, setting pins, and the general persuading that goes on around a yard or a building site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has \u003cstrong\u003ethree working faces\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is what makes it more useful than it looks. A \u003cstrong\u003edomed striking point\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrates the force into a small area. A \u003cstrong\u003elarger-than-normal flat face with a chamfered edge\u003c\/strong\u003e handles general striking and resists the mushrooming that chamfering is there to prevent. Both of those are \u003cstrong\u003einduction heat treated\u003c\/strong\u003e for hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third is the clever one: a \u003cstrong\u003eside striking face that is deliberately left unhardened\u003c\/strong\u003e, meant for hitting \u003cstrong\u003ewooden posts\u003c\/strong\u003e. A hardened face splits timber; a softer one drives it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is \u003cstrong\u003eprecision forged from high-carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the handle has a \u003cstrong\u003eshock-absorbing TPE grip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision forged from high-carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDome-shaped striking point for concentrated force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger-than-normal flat striking face with a chamfered edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth main faces induction heat treated for hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnhardened side striking face, designed for wooden posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock-absorbing TPE grip handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.4kg (3lb) head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughneck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-803\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4kg (3lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision-forged high-carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domed striking point, chamfered flat face, unhardened side face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Induction hardened main faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shock-absorbing TPE soft grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.773kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriving stakes, pegs and fence posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking out block, brick and tile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting pins and knocking parts together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm, yard and fencing work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnywhere a full-size sledge is too much hammer to swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Our DIY \u0026amp; Hardware Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore hand tools and site kit from our Loughrea store:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/handtools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHand Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/diy-hand-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDIY Hand Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/building-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/general-diy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeneral DIY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/d-i-y-products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eD.I.Y. Products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/hardware-fittings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHardware Fittings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVisit Us In Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall in to us in Loughrea, Co. Galway for advice, to browse our full range, or to place an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1\u0026amp;query=Beattys+Loughrea+H62+X380\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet Directions – H62 X380\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhy is one face not hardened?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is for wooden posts. A hardened face bites into timber and splits it; the softer side face spreads the blow and drives the post instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat is the domed point for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentrating the force into a small area — useful for starting a break in block or masonry rather than spreading the blow across a flat face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eIs 1.4kg enough?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor posts, pegs and breaking out block by hand, yes. Roughneck make the same hammer at 1.8kg (4lb) if you want more behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDo I need eye protection?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hardened steel struck against block or another hardened face can spall, and the debris travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Brand_Roughneck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67630000963975,"sku":"10407684","price":28.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5678\/5964\/files\/10407684.jpg?v=1791295782","url":"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/fr\/products\/roughneck-gorilla-mini-sledge-hammer-1-4kg-3lb","provider":"Beattys of Loughrea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}