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The Eastwood 18-Inch Pneumatic Planishing Hammer is made for fabricators and restoration enthusiasts who want to produce smoother panels, refine weld seams, and create consistent crowns in sheet metal with professional results. Powered by compressed air and controlled with a responsive foot pedal, it delivers rapid, controlled blows that dramatically reduce the time and effort required compared to hand planishing.
18-Inch Pneumatic Planishing Hammer Features:
✅ Pneumatic operation delivers fast, controlled panel finishing with less effort than manual planishing
✅ Foot-pedal control keeps both hands free for precise sheet metal positioning
✅ Adjustable 1800–4600 BPM matches impact speed to material and application
✅ 18" throat reaches deep into automotive panels and fabrication projects
✅ Includes 8 interchangeable radius anvils for a wide range of panel contours
✅ Quick-change anvil system minimizes setup time between jobs
✅ Handles up to 18-ga mild steel, 16-ga aluminum, and 20-ga stainless steel
✅ Rigid steel frame maintains consistent accuracy during extended use
✅ Integrated anvil storage tray keeps accessories organized and accessible
✅ Includes heavy-duty stand, air hose, fittings, and mounting hardware
✅ Backed by a 1-year warranty
Its rigid steel frame and generous 18-inch throat depth provide excellent access to automotive body panels, motorcycle tanks, and custom fabrication projects. Adjustable hammer speed ranges from 1,800 to 4,600 blows per minute, letting you tailor the tool's performance for mild steel, aluminum, or stainless steel. The quick-change anvil system includes eight different radius anvils, allowing you to match the contact surface to virtually any panel contour for cleaner, more consistent finishes.
Whether you're smoothing welds after patch panel installation or refining complex bodywork, this sheet metal shaping tool delivers precise, repeatable results while improving productivity.
The package includes everything needed to get started, including the air hammer assembly, heavy-duty stand, foot pedal, air hose, fittings, mounting hardware, and an anvil storage tray. Backed by Eastwood 1-year warranty and 100% US-based customer frame and stand assembly
Air hammer assembly with 40mm-diameter hammer
Foot pedal with air hose and fittings
(8) Radius anvils: 3/4", 1", 2", 3", 6", 8", 14.5" and 36"
Anvil storage tray
All required mounting hardware and assembly tools
Specifications
Throat Depth: 18"
Material Capacity - Mild Steel: 18-gauge
Material Capacity - Aluminum: 16-gauge
Material Capacity - Stainless Steel: 20-gauge
Hammer Speed: 1800–4600 BPM
Air Pressure: 80–120 PSI
Air Consumption: 4 SCFM
Hammer Diameter: Ø40 mm
Anvil Diameter: Ø40 mm
Working Height: 47.5"
Overall Dimensions: 22" L × 22" W × 58" H
Weight: 64.5 lbs
Radius Anvils Included: 3/4", 1", 2", 3", 6", 8", 14.5", 36"
Warranty: 1 year
