Crescent Framing Hammer CHSFRM28 28 Ounce Steel Hand Tool (Milled Checkered Face Magnetic Nail Starter 70 Percent Shock Reduction Ripping Claw)

Crescent CHSFRM28 28 oz. All-Steel Milled Face Framing Hammer

The Crescent CHSFRM28 28-ounce all-steel framing hammer sinks heavy-gauge timber spikes, joins large structural framing members, and dismantles tough subfloor framing assemblies with maximum kinetic impact efficiency. Forged as a single continuous piece of high-tensile alloy steel and engineered with advanced Vibeguard vibration reduction technology, this heavy striking tool neutralizes up to 70 percent of felt impact recoil to protect the user's wrist and elbow joints during prolonged framing shifts. Outfitted with an oversized checkered milled face that prevents glancing blows, a magnetic nail starter for unassisted one-handed reach on ladders, a straight ripping claw for swift lumber deconstruction, and an ergonomic fawn's foot cushion grip, it equips commercial framing contractors, bridge timber builders, and concrete form crews with crushing driving energy and all-day swing comfort.

Best Used For:

• Heavy Commercial Timber and Post Framing: Sinking 16d and 20d common nails flush into dense engineered lumber, glu-lam beams, and heavy post-and-beam connections with minimal blows.
• High-Reach and Ladder Fastener Setting: Starting framing nails cleanly in awkward overhead truss intersections and elevated rafter ties using the magnetic top-channel starter.
• Structural Prying and Heavy Demolition: Wedging the heavy-duty straight ripping claw between floor plates, glued plywood subflooring, and concrete forming assemblies to pry components apart cleanly.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• High-Inertia 28-Ounce Head: Forged heavy-mass alloy steel head delivers immense driving power to sink long fasteners into dense framing timbers with ease.
• 70% Vibeguard Vibration Reduction: Engineered head slot geometry paired with an isolating handle core neutralizes up to 70 percent of harsh recoil shock waves.
• All-Steel Monolithic Forging: Seamless forged alloy steel head and shaft eliminate head-separation hazards and withstand punishing overstrike impacts.
• Optimized Checkered Strike Face: Aggressive diamond-patterned waffle face centers impact energy and prevents glancing misses off fastener heads.
• Magnetic Nail Starter: Recessed top channel holds framing nails firmly for precise, fast, one-handed fastener placement in tight or elevated areas.
• Straight Ripping Demolition Claw: Sturdy claw tines provide clean board prying leverage, embedded nail pulling, and demolition splitting force.
• Ergonomic Fawn's Foot Grip: Textured dual-material handle overmold ensures a non-slip grasp in dusty or damp jobsite conditions.

What's Included

• (1) Crescent 28-Ounce All-Steel Milled Face Framing Hammer (CHSFRM28)

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: The high inertia of the 28-ounce head does the work; maintain a relaxed, fluid grip and let the mass of the tool drive heavy framing nails flush rather than muscling down with excessive forearm force.