Side profile view of the DEWALT TOUGHSERIES 14 oz mig weld hammer featuring a black high-endurance steel handle and a yellow tear-resistant anti-slip grip.
Angled view of the DEWALT 14 oz framing hammer highlighting the milled face striking surface and the rip claw design for professional demolition and prying.
DEWALT mig weld hammer in retail packaging emphasizing the lightweight design that strikes like a 28 oz hammer and the 5x more durable anti-slip grip.
Action shot showing a professional contractor utilizing the integrated magnetic nail starter on the DEWALT TOUGHSERIES hammer for easy one-handed nail placement.
A worker holding the DEWALT 14 oz steel framing hammer while inspecting a concrete masonry unit wall, demonstrating the tool's balanced weight distribution for reduced fatigue.
Close up of a carpenter using the DEWALT DWHT51138X hammer to drive a nail into a wood stud during a residential framing project, showcasing the impact power of the milled face.
Power Through Long Days with DEWALT® TOUGHSERIESTM Hammers promotional video
Side profile view of the DEWALT TOUGHSERIES 14 oz mig weld hammer featuring a black high-endurance steel handle and a yellow tear-resistant anti-slip grip.
Angled view of the DEWALT 14 oz framing hammer highlighting the milled face striking surface and the rip claw design for professional demolition and prying.
DEWALT mig weld hammer in retail packaging emphasizing the lightweight design that strikes like a 28 oz hammer and the 5x more durable anti-slip grip.
Action shot showing a professional contractor utilizing the integrated magnetic nail starter on the DEWALT TOUGHSERIES hammer for easy one-handed nail placement.
A worker holding the DEWALT 14 oz steel framing hammer while inspecting a concrete masonry unit wall, demonstrating the tool's balanced weight distribution for reduced fatigue.
Close up of a carpenter using the DEWALT DWHT51138X hammer to drive a nail into a wood stud during a residential framing project, showcasing the impact power of the milled face.
Power Through Long Days with DEWALT® TOUGHSERIESTM Hammers promotional video
DEWALT

DEWALT Framing Hammer DWHT51138X 14 Ounce TOUGHSERIES Mig Weld Hammer (Milled Face Forged Steel Construction Magnetic Nail Start Rip Claw Drywall Carpenter)

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SKU: DWHT51138X
$56.89 USD

Description

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Maximize Dynamic Strike Force and Reduce Framing Fatigue with Lightweight Mig-Welded High-Impact Steel Geometry

The DEWALT DWHT51138X TOUGHSERIES™ 14-Ounce Mig Weld Hammer is an industrial-grade steel framing hammer designed to deliver the striking impact profile of a traditional 28-ounce head in a lightweight, high-velocity configuration. Forged from high-endurance steel, this professional hand tool incorporates a skid-resistant milled face that stops head slippage to ensure secure, square driving center contact over heavy framing fasteners. Outfitted with an integrated magnetic nail starter for one-handed overhead setting efficiency and a tear-resistant, anti-slip vibration grip, this rip claw utility instrument accelerates structural wood assembly, material prying, and general jobsite demolition lines.

Best Used For:

  • Solo Structural Framing: Setting and driving heavy framing nails single-handedly on high rafters or framing scaffolding using the built-in magnetic nail slots.
  • Continuous Decking Installations: Sinking rows of bulk fasteners through dense dimensional joists while reducing recurring muscle shock fatigue during extended shifts.
  • Material Prying Demolition: Stripping concrete forms, ripping out old building framework, and wedging apart tight lumber joints using the straight-back heavy-duty rip claw.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Lightweight Mig-Weld Output: Specialized 14-ounce architecture allows for ultra-fast swing speeds while throwing the driving impact weight of a 28-ounce tool.
  • Magnetic One-Handed Nail Starter: Embedded top-head magnet slots safely hold framing nails for secure, unassisted placement in remote or high overhead zones.
  • Skid-Resistant Milled Face: Texturized diamond checker striking profile bites tightly onto fastener heads to eliminate flying glances or off-center buckling.
  • High-Wear Anti-Slip Grip: Heavy-duty handle wrapping handles aggressive site usage, testing out at five times more tear resistance than baseline standard rubber grips.
  • Kinetic Shock Reduction: Finely balanced internal mass distribution absorbs incoming peak handle harmonics to insulate user tendons from severe shock waves.

What's Included

  • (1) 14 oz. TOUGHSERIES™ Mig Weld Framing Claw Hammer (DWHT51138X)

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer: DEWALT
Model Number (SKU): DWHT51138X
Product Type Category: Framing Rip Claw Hammer
Nominal Head Weight: 14 oz
Striking Face Pattern: Milled (Textured Checkered Face)
Claw Geometry Style: Straight Rip Claw
Structural Handle core: Mig-Welded High-Endurance Steel
Grip Coating Layer: Tear-Resistant Anti-Slip Multi-Material Grip
Magnetic Fastener Starter: Yes (Integrated Head Magnet)
Overall Tool Length: 16.0 in (Approximate)
Overall Profile Height: 1.5 in
Total Structural Weight: 2.2 lbs
Country of Assembly: Mexico

PRO-TIP: When setting framing anchors using the magnetic nail starter, place the nail head flush against the back metallic recess block before starting the blow. Let the lightweight 14-ounce chassis leverage its high-velocity swing physics natively—hitting squarely on raw structural wood delivers a clean initial seat, allowing you to quickly pull the claw clear and complete the drive.