Framing hammers are heavy duty hammers are used in the renovation and construction of residential and commercial buildings wherever wood framing is involved in the construction or repair process.
These hammers feature heavy heads that have a milled surface on the face the business end of the hammer that keeps the hammer from sliding off the nail head when driving nails into lumber.
The milled surface does leave a mark on the lumber which is not an issue due to the fact that lumber used for framing will not be visible when the project is completed.
A Hammer that features a smooth striking surface are known as a finishing hammer leave no marks on the wood and are used where the finished areas can be seen.
The hammer heads on a framing hammer are usually steel or titanium. Heads on these hammers usually weigh from 20 to 32 ounces for steel heads, and 12 to 16 ounces for those with titanium heads. The hammer head also features a straight claw that serves the purpose of removing nails and prying purposes. Framing hammers feature handles made of wood, usually hickory, fiberglass and some hammers are one piece steel design. Popular framing hammer brands include Vaughan, Bostich, Dalluge, Douglas Tools, Estwing and Stiletto Tools.
Stiletto 14 Oz Titanium Framing Hammer TiBone, TBM14RMS, Milled Face
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TBM14RMS, Stiletto 14 Oz Titanium Framing Hammer TiBone
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Dalluge 7165 Titanium Serrated Face 16 oz Framing Hammer Curved Handle w/ Nailoc
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Dalluge 2600C 26 oz 18" Framing Hammer Milled Face NEW
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Estwing E3-20S Straight Claw Framing Hammer
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NEW ESTWING 28oz FRAMING HAMMER WAFFLE (MILLED) HEAD SHOCK REDUCTION GRIP
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Vaughan 999M 20 oz. “999” Framing Hammer Milled Face
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VAUGHAN CALIFORNIA FRAMING HAMMER, CHECKERED FACE
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