Framing hammers are generally utilized for DIY projects that involve framing operations that are common when building wooden houses etc. Framing hammers are also known as rip hammers.
Distinguishing Features of Framing Hammers
They have a perfectly weighted head with a straight claw at one end. The other end of the head is usually milled so that large nails can be pounded effortlessly in the lumber. Because of the heavy nature of framing operations, the framing hammers have longer handles when compared to conventional hammers.
Some of the latest models of framing hammers have a titanium alloy head. This head reduces the weight of the framing hammers and therefore results in better transmission of kinetic energy and greater working efficiency.
Experienced DIY workers use framing hammers with a magnetized slit on the striking surface. This slit is particularly helpful in holding the nail in place so that the worker needs to use just one hand to drive the nail in.
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