Hammers have been around for such a long time that you would not think that there was much room for improvement. Sure, you can add a cushioned grip to absorb vibration or use a balanced design, but that has already been done. Stewart Hammer came up with a new and unique design that includes all the best features found in the better brands of framing hammers, and then they took it another step further and added other useful features that improve the utility of this useful tool.

The Stewart Hammer includes a very comfortable PVC cushioned grip, a reinforced ribbed shank for added strength and a balanced design that makes this hammer very easy to work with. They also added a unique nail pulling claw to the face of the hammer that makes it very easy to snag and pull any crooked nails or those that didn’t start quite the way you planned. While removing nails with the standard claw found on most hammers can take some real effort, the design use with this claw offers a fulcrum advantage that makes it very easy to remove nails. The design gives this tool an 8 to 1 pulling advantage. The hammer also includes a standard claw.

If you have ever built a deck or framed a home then you can understand how difficult it is to straighten twisted studs. The gap between the Stewart Hammer’s shank the special claw on the face is designed to allow to easily snag and pull slightly twisted lumber into alignment so that it can be toe-nailed into position.

The Stewart Hammer is designed with framing in mind. It comes is a variety of weights from 20 ounces to 28 ounces. You can get it in either a smooth or a waffled face.

Right now Stewart Hammer is selling their improved hammer direct from their web site, but you should be able to find it at major hardware retailers before the end of the year.

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