While having a discussion about hammers, Technician A says that pounding on a chisel with too large a hammer can cause chips in the chisel head. Technician B says that a hammer head should be no more than 3.8" larger in diameter than the head of the punch or chisel. Who is correct?

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Using a hammer that is too large can indeed cause chipping in the chisel head, and the hammer head should not be excessively larger than the chisel or punch head to ensure safety and effectiveness.

While Having a Discussion About Hammers, Technician a Says That