DON'T USE STANDARD HAMMERS!! Try This Instead...(Rip Claw Hammer Vs. Curved Claw Hammer--Which One?)

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DON'T USE STANDARD HAMMERS!! Try This Instead...(Rip Claw Hammer Vs. Curved Claw Hammer--Which One?)

Over the years, I've seen a lot of STANDARD HAMMERS in DIYers toolboxes. These curved claw hammers aren't bad--but they're rarely used by professionals in the field. This short video from The Honest Carpenter will explain a better hammer selection for construction/DIY work.

Standard hammers have curved claws on the back end. These are great for pulling nails, because the curved claw acts as a fulcrum the the nail pry.

But, standard/curved claw hammers aren't as effective for demolition work, because the fully curved claw is hard to drive into gaps and crevices.

Instead, the RIP CLAW hammer, also known as the STRAIGHT CLAW hammer, is far more effective for most construction work.

The flatter rip claw is like a pick that can be easily driven into gaps and crevices. It creates a LOT of prying power for demolition.

Rip claw hammers also tend to be better for driving nails, because they often come in heavier weights--16 oz. and upwards.

All framing hammers are Rip Claw (though they tend to be 20 oz. or more, which is too unwieldy for most DIYers.)

The 16 oz. rip hammer is the preferred hammer for many professional tradespeople. Though some trades doing more heavy nailing or prying may also prefer 20 oz. for regular work.

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The Honest Carpenter