Hammers

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Used with cold chisels for riveting, center punching and forming unhardened metal work. Striking face diameter should be about 3/8” larger...

Used for setting or splitting bricks, and chipping mortar from bricks. Features a curved, chisel-like pick and a small, square striking...

Used to score, sheet and set nails for drywall work. Features a scored head and a notched blade instead of a claw. Notch in the blade is used...

Used for general carpentry, finishing and cabinet making. Head size generally between 7 oz. and 16 oz. Smooth striking face so errant strikes...

Has short handles and is used for pounding hardened nails into concrete or for using with tools that drive nails and pins into concrete or...

Has rubber, plastic, wooden or rawhide head. Used to drive chisels or hammer joints together. Sizes are specified in head weight or diameter...

Used for general carpentry, household chores and nail pulling. Should be used only with non-hardened, common or finishing nails. Curved...

Also known as a Rip Hammer Used mainly by professionals for ripping apart wooden components and demolition work. Should be used only with...

Drives roofing nails, assures proper shingle spacing, trims composition and fiberglass shingles. Typically includes slotted, replaceable...

Used for jobs where great force is required such as breaking up concrete or driving heavy spikes. Feature long handles from 14” to 36” and...

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