Framing hammers are a very specific type of hammer that is usually associated with professionals. Although, it is true that most professionals favor a framing hammer, it also has its place in the typical do-it-yourself tool collection. Framing hammers are typically longer and heavier than common hammers. These also have a milled or ridged hammer face and is easily identifiable from it straight claw. These hammers are usually needed to work on wooden framing for houses and other structures. This differentiates it from other hammer types such as riveting hammers and planishing hammers. One tool manufacturer that is famous for its framing hammers is the Stiletto Tools Company. This tool company is known for its lightweight and high grade tool innovations.
Stiletto Tools’ framing hammers are atypical of framing hammers because they are lighter. This makes their framing hammers easier to handle and provide a faster and stronger striking force. Usually, most framing hammers are heavier so that it offers more force when striking. However, this approach also uses more muscles and uses up more energy. It also entails a heavier load to carry around. Stiletto framing hammers’ heads are made from 100% titanium and are lighter. This titanium lightness that Stilleto tools are famous for ensures that each strike is delivered with more velocity and power. As such, each strike requires less energy and allows more accuracy. For example, it gives the 14 oz. Stiletto Framing Hammer the driving force of a 24 oz. Hart hammer. Also, its design allows it to absorb shock and lessen the impact that goes into the user’s arm. This is more evident when fatigue kicks in and the hammer seems harder to handle.
The head of the hammer is also specially designed for framing work. The hammer head and face is magnetized in order to make handling nails easier. This is especially helpful when working in unusual positions such as corners. Also, the face of the framing hammer is milled and ridged. The nails typically used for framing have lines along the nail head and this ridging prevents the hammer from slipping when it strikes the nail. The claw of the hammer is straighter than common hammers in order to acquire a good hold on nails that have been hammered through.
Stiletto Tools has a good selection of framing hammers. For typical jobs, the 14 oz. Stiletto Framing Hammer is a good choice. Available with a wooden curved or straight Hickory handle, this hammer is priced at 90 dollars. For professionals, the Stiletto Ti-Bone Titanium Framing Hammer may be more appropriate. It has a specially made titanium handle that absorbs shock from strikes and a 15 oz. frame that has a 28 oz. driving force, this hammer is priced at 240 dollars. These and more are available for purchase online.