I don't like hammer marks on my spindles on my antique cars so that is why I use the pickle forks. On the new cars I used to use a hammer until I bought a set of pickle forks to go with my air chisel. With this it only takes me a few seconds to pop one loose. It also came with a handle that you can use with a hammer. One of the best 50 dollar bills I ever spent and made in the USA too.