Crescent Framing Hammer CHFRAM22 22 Ounce Wood Hand Tool (Hickory Handle Milled Face Magnetic Nail Starter Forged Alloy Steel Ripping Claw)

Crescent CHFRAM22 22 oz. Milled Face Hickory Wood Framing Hammer

The Crescent CHFRAM22 22-ounce framing hammer drives heavy framing nails, secures structural timber framing, and levers wooden formwork with high-velocity kinetic strike energy. Forged from high-grade alloy steel and balanced with Vibeguard dampening geometry, this California-style framing hand tool minimizes harmful shock waves traveling into the user's forearm during all-day framing runs. Outfitted with an optimized checkered milled strike face that prevents glancing blows, a magnetic top-mounted nail starter for safe one-handed setting on ladders, an extended 18-inch genuine Grade A hickory axe handle, and a straight ripping claw for swift lumber deconstruction, it equips professional framing carpenters, structural timber builders, and concrete forming crews with maximum striking leverage and fatigue-free accuracy.

Best Used For:

• Commercial and Residential Timber Framing: Driving 16d common and sinker nails flush into exterior wall studs, floor joists, and roof rafters with minimal hammer strokes.
• One-Handed Overhead Fastener Setting: Starting framing nails safely at full reach or atop staging and extension ladders using the magnetic top-channel groove.
• Structural Prying and Formwork Demolition: Wedging the heavy-duty straight ripping claw between concrete forming lumber, subflooring sheets, and wall plates to split boards apart cleanly.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Milled Strike Face Geometry: Checkered waffle face pattern bites firmly into nail heads on contact to prevent dangerous glancing strikes and thumb slipping.
• Magnetic Nail Starter: Recessed top-head magnetic slot holds framing nails securely for effortless, accurate one-handed starting in elevated or tight workspaces.
• Genuine Grade A Hickory Handle: High-density North American hardwood handle absorbs mechanical recoil naturally to protect wrists and elbows from repetitive strain.
• Vibeguard Harmonic Dampening: Precision-forged alloy steel head architecture limits high-frequency impact vibrations before they transfer down the handle.
• Precision-Balanced Weight Distribution: Head-forward California framing profile amplifies swing velocity and kinetic energy transfer without adding excess physical drag.
• Straight Ripping Claw: Heavy-duty rear claw delivers clean board prying leverage, nail pulling, and demolition splitting capabilities on structural lumber.
• Ergonomic Fawn's Foot Grip: Traditional axe-style handle flare features an anti-slip texture that prevents the tool from slipping out of wet hands or leather work gloves.

What's Included

• (1) Crescent 22-Ounce Hickory Wood Milled Face Framing Hammer (CHFRAM22)

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When starting nails in overhead joists, seat the nail head flush into the magnetic channel with the shank extending forward; a single firm overhead tap embeds the fastener securely into the wood grain so you can finish driving without holding the nail by hand.