Estwing AL-PRO Aluminum Framing Hammer - 14 oz Straight Rip Claw with Smooth Face & Shock Reduction Grip - ALBL

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Thanks to the forging process and the alloy Estwing goes with, it’s claiming to be even lighter than titanium. The Permacap steel head and interlocking steel claw give this hammer durable strength where it is most needed, and the reduced claw length provides increased leverage.

His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. All it takes is one mistaken over strike and direct hit on the neck to put some realatively concerning structural compromise in the whole hammer. Invented by Earnest Estwing, this type of hammer has been produced since 1923 by the company he founded. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).ALBK - Estwing AL-PRO nail puller carpenter hammer aluminum handle, black vinyl handle, smooth head. I was swinging my 22 oz left handed because my right hand was tired, and developed a ganglion cyst, so I’ve decided to try a lighter hammer. You may enter the competition online, or for free by post by sending your entry to Trade Tool Giveaways on a postcard. The idea behind single-piece construction was to eliminate wood handles (which can break) and the connection between head and handle (which can come loose).

My uncle runs a titanium hammer with fiberglass handle, but he can’t do half what the estwing can do. estwing's warranty is not a lifetime warranty, however, Estwing fully warrants its hammers (all metal) against failure in normal use, but does not warrant its tools against misuse, abuse or wear. The PERMA-CAP™ steel head and interlocking steel claw give this hammer durable strength where it is most needed, and the reduced claw length provides increased leverage. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.The Estwing AL-Pro jumps away from standard hammers with a solid gap in performance and vibration control to join the other premium hammers on the market.