Hammers and Nailsets

Why Hand Tools?
The increasing number of power tools on the market make building easier, but learning how to work without them can make you a better builder.
Gift Guide: Editor Top Picks
From shop vaccums to tablesaws and more, here are 8 tools ideas to gift a home builder.
Replacing a Hammer’s Magnet
I lost the 1/4-in.-dia. magnet for holding nails in my framing hammer. After looking around for different solutions, I found a magnet of the same size inside one of my…
DIY Essentials: Homeowner’s Tool Kit
Everything you need to handle emergencies, repairs, and home improvements
The History of Hammer Design
From rocks to titanium, hammer design has a rich history.
Hammer Fix
I bought an expensive Stiletto titanium hammer a few years ago, and I love it. Not long after buying it, though, I noticed that the rubber on the handle had…
Grip-Rite Collated Finish Nails
Collated finish nails in a belt-clip pack
Essentials for a Carpenter’s Tool Belt
Keep these core framing tools within close reach.
DWHT51138 15-oz. MIG Weld Framing Hammer
DeWalt's 15-oz. MIG welded framing hammer is both light and its oversize milled strike face maximizes the sweet spot that sinks the nail into the lumber
Slinky Nail Set Is Great for Tight Spots
In the current issue of Fine Homebuilding trim carpenter Kit Camp did a review of this Spring Tools nail set. In this episode of the “Tool Hound,” we’re going to…

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