Craftsman 12 Volt Lithium-Ion Auto Hammer

by Craftsman

Product Description

The innovative Craftsman 12 V Lithium-Ion Hammerhead Auto Hammer is the first of its kind in the marketplace. This innovative tool removes the need for a hose or cord and uses the power of a 12 Volt Lithium-Ion battery to nail nails up to 3.5-in. in length with the press of a trigger. Because of the compact design and a weight of only lbs, the Hammerhead Auto Hammer is ideal for: nailing in tight areas where swinging is restricted, for overhead applications, for a variety of other projects that require nails, for carrying from project to project and for storage purposes. The hammerhead's powerful motor, made with a high speed/high torque design, drives nails quickly and with minimal effort in materials from construction lumber to finished wood. The hammer nails at 3600 impacts/minute and features a retractable nail sleeve that covers the impact mechanism and retracts during use to ensure flush finishes. For assistance in nail placement and nailing accuracy, a magnetic head conveniently holds nails up to 7/16-in wide. The soft-grip handle provides increased comfort and grip and the LED work light illuminates the work area for enhanced vision. The Auto Hammer is a part of the new compact line of Craftsman tools called NEXTEC. These tools are powered by a compact 12 Volt Lithium-Ion battery for enhanced performance and longer shelf life. The Hammerhead Auto Hammer Kit includes: Hammerhead Auto Hammer, 1-12 Volt Lithium-Ion battery, 30 minute quick charge charger with LED charge indicator, nail remover and carry/storage case.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002B4YCAW
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,861 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #81 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Impact Drivers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

88 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not that good!!, May 25, 2009

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JaePee! "jp!" (San Jose Ca.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Craftsman 12 Volt Lithium-Ion Auto Hammer (Misc.)

"I have arthritis in my hands and I thought this would be a great way to hammer nails without the pain. This was my present to myself and I could hardly wait to get it home to nail up some crown molding in my kitchen. It worked great for about 10 minutes then it shut down. I charged and recharged the battery to no avail. So back it went and I exchanged it for a new one. Same deal--got it home and all it would do is make a buzzing noise, so back it goes tomorrow. This is a real lemon and for $100 I guess I will return to my hammer and forget the gimmicks."

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Big dissapointment, December 31, 2009

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Tool Man "Tim" (Utah, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Craftsman 12 Volt Lithium-Ion Auto Hammer (Misc.)

Big dissapointment. Will only drive box nails. It will not make it through a single 2x4 with an 8d or 10d common nail. Even then it is more work on the user than just using a hammer.

When driving a finish nail it will slide to the side and dent the material and the nail is not driven to the point where using a set is safe. The same is true of the Ryobi hammer which is the same product. Unless you like testing tools and don't mind the gas to return it. Do not purchase this tool.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the right job., June 8, 2010

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Adam Brown (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Craftsman 12 Volt Lithium-Ion Auto Hammer (Misc.)

This is perfect for those hard to reach places that you can't get to with a normal hammer. I love not having to fight with the tiny hammer strikes anymore, especially when working between ceiling rafters. I was able to put in 10d framing nails without a problem and the battery lasted long enough to complete any job.

This probably won't replace my hammer but it's perfect for the occasion when you can't get a hammer into a tight space.