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Nail Hammers
Drive nails with the flat, steel face and remove them with the claw on the other end of the head.
Straight-claw hammers are also known as framing hammers. They're a good choice for ripping and prying wood in addition to nail removal, but they do not remove nails as efficiently as curved-claw hammers.
Dead blow nail hammers have a head loaded with metal shot for a controlled impact and minimal rebound. The handle is lightweight to provide a fast swing while driving nails.
Serrated face prevents the head from slipping when striking.
Hickory handles resist vibration. Steel and aluminum handles are stronger than hickory handles but have less vibration resistance. Fiberglass handles combine the strength of steel with the vibration resistance of wood.
Textured and ribbed grips provide slip resistance.
Hammers with a magnetic nail starter hold nails in position at the top of the head, so a free hand is not needed to steady the nail before striking it. Hammers with a nail pulling groove can remove nails in tighter spaces than claws. Hammers with a board grip hold 2" thick boards.
For replacement handles, see Hickory Hammer Handles.
| Head Wt., oz. | Face Dia. | Overall Lg. | Face Material | Handle Replaceable | Features | Each | |
Curved Claw | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steel Handle—Textured Grip | |||||||
Serrated Face | |||||||
| 22 | 1 1/4" | 16" | Steel | Nonreplaceable | __ | 000000 | 000000 |
Straight Claw | |||||||
Hickory Handle—Plain Grip | |||||||
Serrated Face | |||||||
| 20 | 1 1/8" | 16" | Steel | Replaceable | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
| 24 | 1 1/4" | 17" | Steel | Replaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 32 | 1 1/2" | 18" | Steel | Replaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Steel Handle—Textured Grip | |||||||
Serrated Face | |||||||
| 15 | 1 1/4" | 15 1/2" | Steel | Nonreplaceable | Magnetic Nail Starter, Nail Pulling Groove | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 20 | 1 1/8" | 13 1/2" | Steel | Nonreplaceable | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
| 22 | 1 1/4" | 16" | Steel | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 24 | 1 3/8" | 16" | Steel | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 24 | 1 3/8" | 16" | Steel | Nonreplaceable | Board Grip | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 26 | 1 1/2" | 18" | Steel | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 30 | 1 1/2" | 16" | Steel | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Aluminum Handle—Textured Grip Dead Blow | |||||||
Serrated Face | |||||||
| 14 | 1 1/2" | 16" | Steel | Nonreplaceable | Magnetic Nail Starter | 0000000 | 000000 |
Fiberglass Handle—Smooth Grip | |||||||
Serrated Face | |||||||
| 20 | 1 1/8" | 16" | Steel | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 24 | 1 1/4" | 17" | Steel | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Sheet Metal Forming Hammers
Also known as body and fender tools, these hammers are excellent for forming and repairing dents in sheet metal components.
Serrated face prevents the head from slipping when striking.
Hickory handles resist vibration. Fiberglass handles combine the strength of steel with the vibration resistance of wood and have a textured grip for slip resistance.
Place against the face of your workpiece and strike with a hammer. The blow will transfer to the workpiece without damaging the finish. Also known as dinging spoons, these tools are often used to smooth ridges and dings in sheet metal.
Style B have large, slightly curved faces for efficient finishing and shaping of sheet metal edges.
Place on the back side of your workpiece to act as a support when you strike it. Also known as dolly blocks.
A long handle lets you access hard-to-reach spots. Place the block on the back side of your workpiece to act as a support when you strike it. Also known as dolly blocks.
Block | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Overall Lg. | Wt., lbs. | Material | Each | |
| 3" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 14" | 4 1/4 | Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |