California Framing Hammer History

Claw hammer this california style framing hammer features a forged solid steel head a fully polished milled face and a premium hickory handle with triple wedge construction.

California framing hammer history. Cf1hc 23 oz milled face california framing hammer with curved handle 10304 the vaughan california framer combines features of two of our most popular tools into a rugged heavy construction hammer. The smoothly swept claws were borrowed from the 999 rip hammer and the striking face hatchet eye and sturdy handle are a heritage of the vaughan rigbuilders hatchet. Launched in los angeles california with a product line consisting solely of framing hammers. In 1983 hart tool co inc.

Straight claw hammers are also known as framing or rip hammers. The hammer heads typically weigh from 20 to 32 ounces 567 to 907 grams for steel heads and 12 to 16 ounces 340 to 454 grams for titanium headsheavy heads longer handles and milled faces allow for driving large nails quickly into dimensional lumber. And they have a long hickory handle and a heavy head weight for lots of striking power. Titanium hammers we have a complete selection of vaughan and dalluge framing and finish hammers.

Estwing 24 oz. In hammered aaron fagan guides us through the history of hammers from rocks and the earliest claw hammer in rome to david maydoles adz eye hammerhead and todays ergonomic wonders made of titanium. From the beginning the hart brand has set itself apart from the competition by providing unique combinations of head and arm shapes saving center line balancethe hart brand experienced immense success. Find the hammer you are looking for arranged by handle type.

The 19oz vaughan california framer hammer gives them the edge on projects of all sizes. Computer aided design for balance and precision. A wide variety of head weights face finish and handle materials available there is one to fit your needs. More on framing here httpsgooglehcp4c get a hammer you love and you wont be sorry.

All of the vaughan hammers are designed with attention to detail to offer you the highest quality. Framing hammers used for framing wooden houses are heavy duty rip hammers with a straight claw. Whether its reclaiming old wood rough framing or some finish work the cali framer is ready to roll. Thd sku 806435.

California framing hammers have short milled faces that grab nails well. The hammer source stocks 100s of framing and finishing hammers aka claw hammer rip hammer nail hammer.