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Best-Ever Framing Hammers
The prices might scare off some, but for a professional who swings a hammer every day, here are two smart choices.
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
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…
The History of Hammer Design
From rocks to titanium, hammer design has a rich history.
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
Bluemax 21-oz. Hammer Review
If you're looking for a straight-up fraing hammer with good features and no frills, the 21-oz. Vaughan Bluemax should fit the bill
What’s the Difference: Titanium Hammers vs. Steel Hammers
It turns out that the hype surrounding titanium has value.
Handy With a Hammer
Great moments in building history: I'm a carpenter, sir!

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