Claw & Framing Hammers
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- Vaughan®16 oz. Fiberglass Handle Smooth Face Curved Claw Full Octagon Nail Hammer (FS-16)16 oz. Fiberglass Handle Smooth Face Curved Claw Full Octagon Nail Hammer by Vaughan®. This innovative tool will help you get the job done quickly and more efficiently. Made in conformance to the highest industry standards, it features...Polished striking head, sides and clawOctagon neck and face$36.65
Hammers are among the most basic tools present is every home tool set. Claw and framing hammers are, perhaps, the most common types. Though they are similar in shape, they have slightly different functions. To be precise, a framing hammer is a specialized type of a claw one. The popularity of claw hammers stems from their versatility: besides driving and pulling nails, it also performs light demolition. A standard variant weighs from 8 to 16 oz and carries a head that can have two different shapes: a hooked version for pulling nails and a “rip” shape to rip boards apart.
Framing hammers are heavier and longer. Their weight ranges from 20 to 32 oz, and they have a rip-shaped head. They allow for making more powerful blows but are more difficult to handle. For a vast assortment of these products, browse our virtual catalog. Choosing the most appropriate tool depends on the type of job and the weight a person can handle with ease: swinging a hammer when tired can be extremely dangerous for both the operator and working surface. We offer various models, with a hooked or rip head, ergonomic handle, made of wood, rubber, graphite, fiberglass, or composite materials.