Curved Claw Hammers

• Curved claw hammers are also known as carpenter's hammers Used for general carpentry, finishing, cabinet making and household chores as well as nail pulling.
• Should be used only with non-hardened, common or finishing nails.
• Curved claw hammers offer leverage in removing nails and can also cradle a 2 by 4.
• Choose 7, 10 and 13 ounce weights for fine cabinetry or light-duty driving.
• Choose 16 or 20 ounce weights for general carpentry
• Select a milled smooth striking face so errant strikes don’t leave marks on the wood.
• Available with a waffled (serrated) faces to provide more control when hammering large nails into lumber.
• Some claw hammers feature a side notch on the head for easier pulling of small nails and fasteners.
• A 6 ounce to 13 ounce curved claw hammer is ideal for users with less strength in their arms.
• A 16 ounce curved claw hammer is considered the standard or most common weight.
• A 17 oz to 24 oz claw hammer gives the user added momentum to drive nails and more power to extract nails and fasteners. These heavier weight hammers are often used by professionals who have the strength to handle this weight.
• The weight of the hammer head along with the strength of the user gives momentum to the hammer striking a surface.

A curved claw hammer is the most commonly used hammer for general carpentry work. It has two ends on the head. The face end is the striking surface to drive common and finishing nails, and the opposite curved end is notched for pulling nails. Every toolbox needs a curved claw hammer.