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

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There is a magnetic nail starter in the head of the hammer allowing for one handed, fast and accurate nailing. As far as deadening the blow goes, there’s a little less bounce back once you get the nail flush, but not much. The hammer has a magnetic nail starter and like most other Estwings, a thick nylon-rubber grip to eliminate shock. The Estwing AL-Pro is made from a forged aluminum alloy (aircraft grade), which is lighter than titanium.

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . The grips on early models made from stacked leather disks—and you can still get them with that feature—but most Estwings now have nylon rubber grips. Plus hammer that I think I paid (30 years ago) about what it (the 51-350 was the more recent replacement) sells for now – if you can still find one.Please check your documentation for full details and any downloads available on the product page itself for further information. 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). Say the word "Estwing" on a construction site and every person within earshot will know you are referring to a single-piece steel hammer based on a nearly century-old design.

Hammers have been around for a long time, and major brands have long figured out how to make a good hammer. Moulded-on shock-reduction grip for comfort and durability while reducing vibrations caused by impact.The AL-Pro in Aluminum provides head speed and power for a lightweight hammer which is additionally equipped with the Estwing shock reduction system. The PERMA-CAP ™ steel head and steel claw give this hammer lasting strength where it's needed most, the reduced claw length provides increased leverage. So other than surface finish – those bits screwed in, and the steel head would need some insulator coating or be a form of passivated SS so as not to gradually corrode away the AL frame. But when it comes to premium wood or poly-fiber handles paired with titanium heads, it sits comfortably among them as their peer.

I’ll bet that removing that piece would reveal the shot canister and that the piece removed is magnetic. Some manufacturers will offer a direct repair or replacement service (as applicable) which will often resolve your problem more quickly.

Having owned and used the weight forward hammer I would say that the problem wasn't with acceptance.