A studio product view of the Klein Tools H80612 Welder's Chipping Hammer. The image shows the 10-ounce tempered steel hammer featuring a dual-sided head with a flat chisel and a pointed spike, paired with a high-visibility orange shock-absorbing handle.
Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer featuring an orange heat‑resistant handle and black steel chisel‑point head designed for slag removal and masonry or metalworking applications.
Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer 10 oz tempered steel tool with flat striking face and pointed pick end, paired with an orange textured handle for welding slag removal and field use
Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer featuring an orange heat‑resistant handle and black steel chisel‑point head designed for slag removal and masonry or metalworking applications.
Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer shown with an orange handle and attached safety tether strap, highlighting drop‑prevention features for welding and elevated work environments.
Welder using protective gear in a workshop with a Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer nearby, emphasizing slag removal tools used during metal fabrication and post‑weld cleanup.
Welding scene with a Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer resting on a red surface in the foreground while a welder works with protective gear and high‑heat equipment.
Active welding environment with sparks flying and a Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer on a workbench, used for slag removal and post‑weld cleanup in metalworking.
Industrial welding scene with bright sparks and a Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer positioned on a red work surface, highlighting essential slag removal tools for welders.
A studio product view of the Klein Tools H80612 Welder's Chipping Hammer. The image shows the 10-ounce tempered steel hammer featuring a dual-sided head with a flat chisel and a pointed spike, paired with a high-visibility orange shock-absorbing handle.
Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer featuring an orange heat‑resistant handle and black steel chisel‑point head designed for slag removal and masonry or metalworking applications.
Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer 10 oz tempered steel tool with flat striking face and pointed pick end, paired with an orange textured handle for welding slag removal and field use
Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer featuring an orange heat‑resistant handle and black steel chisel‑point head designed for slag removal and masonry or metalworking applications.
Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer shown with an orange handle and attached safety tether strap, highlighting drop‑prevention features for welding and elevated work environments.
Welder using protective gear in a workshop with a Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer nearby, emphasizing slag removal tools used during metal fabrication and post‑weld cleanup.
Welding scene with a Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer resting on a red surface in the foreground while a welder works with protective gear and high‑heat equipment.
Active welding environment with sparks flying and a Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer on a workbench, used for slag removal and post‑weld cleanup in metalworking.
Industrial welding scene with bright sparks and a Klein Tools H80612 Welder’s Chipping Hammer positioned on a red work surface, highlighting essential slag removal tools for welders.
KLEIN TOOLS

Klein Tools Welder Chipping Hammer H80612 10 oz Tempered Steel Slag Removal Tool (Heat Resistant Nylon Grip Integrated Safety Tether Hole)

Only 2 left
SKU: H80612
$24.99 USD

Description

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The Klein Tools H80612 is a 10-ounce tempered steel welder's chipping hammer engineered to perform rapid slag removal and post-weld surface cleanup in commercial fabrication environments. Featuring a dual-sided chisel-and-point head, this impact tool cleans welding beads cleanly at multiple angles without compromising structural base metal. Outfitted with a heat-resistant, shock-absorbing nylon handle and an integrated drop-prevention tether hole, this specialized clearing hammer minimizes vibration feedback while ensuring maximum jobsite safety during high-production ironworking tasks.

Best Used For:

  • Post-Weld Slag Clearing: Removing protective flux crust and spatter from cooling metal welds during shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) production lines.
  • Precision Joint Prep: Picking out hidden pockets of slag in tight corner welds and v-grooves before executing structural cap passes.
  • At-Height Fabrication Safety: Cleaning structural steel welds on scaffolding or field ladders securely by anchoring the hammer to a tool lanyard.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Forged Steel Matrix: Tempered high-carbon metal head provides extreme driving force and resists deformation or edge mushrooming under heavy impact.
  • Thermal Shock Resistance: Specialized nylon handle compound stands up to accidental contact with active weld joints without burning or melting.
  • Vibration Damping Tech: Shock-absorbing structural grip limits user fatigue and shields the arm from recurring impact-strain injuries.
  • Dual-Configuration Chisel: Comprises a wide vertical face for surface descaling paired with a sharp horizontal pick for acute crevice cleaning.
  • Integrated Drop Prevention: Built-in tether ring placement allows for fast connection of safety lanyards to enforce strict fall protection rules.

What's Included

  • (1) Klein Tools H80612 Welder's Chipping Hammer (10 oz)

Technical Specifications

Key Value
Manufacturer Klein Tools
Model Number H80612
Head Weight 10 oz (0.63 lbs)
Overall Length 6.75 Inches
Overall Height 10.0 Inches
Overall Width 1.21 Inches
Handle Material Heat Resistant Nylon
Head Material Tempered Forged Steel
Face Diameter 1.0 Inch
Product Weight 1.28 lbs
Safety Tether Eye Yes

Pro-Tip: When dressing weld corners, strike with a moderate, controlled wrist snap using the pointed end rather than heavy overhead blows; letting the 10-ounce tempered weight do the splitting protects weld profiles from indentations and preserves your tool-edge geometry.