Stanley 51-169 28-Ounce FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Rip Claw Framing Hammer

by Stanley

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Patented torsion control grip technology reduces the effects of torque on wrists and elbows. Patented AntiVibe technology minimizes vibration and shock at impact. Magnetic nail start feature for extended reach and one-handed nailing capability. Checkered face design increases control and accuracy when driving nails. Precision balanced - feel the difference. Forged, one-piece steel construction for increased strength and durability.

Product Description

Patented torsion control grip technology reduces the effect of torque on wrists and elbows. Patented AntiVibe technology minimizes vibration and shock at impact. Magnetic nail start feature for extended reach and 1 handed nailing capability. Precision balanced feel the difference. Forged, 1 piece steel construction for increased strength and durability.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000I1IUUI
• Item model number: 51-169
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,155 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #60 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Hammers > Claw Hammers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome hammer for a little over $20, December 27, 2011

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Gula - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stanley 51-169 28-Ounce FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Rip Claw Framing Hammer (Tools & Home Improvement)

Love the magnetic nail starter feature. For me it's just the right weight, although I have noticed that if you wear gloves with this hammer you may get blisters. I'll have to try not using them next time to see how well the anti-vibe works.

5.0 out of 5 stars i love it !!!!!!, November 23, 2010

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amb - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stanley 51-169 28-Ounce FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Rip Claw Framing Hammer (Tools & Home Improvement)

It really lived up to my expectations. If you want a big and heavy hammer this is the one. I work with iron so it is important that the hammer is heavy and has anti vibe.

4.0 out of 5 stars For demolition, as a mini-sledge, it works great., June 24, 2009

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D. Hanny (Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 51-169 28-Ounce FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Rip Claw Framing Hammer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I use this hammer for selective demolition nearly every day. It's heavy - almost too heavy - for all-day use, and if I was framing a house, or doing carpenter work, I would look into a 22 oz or - at the very heaviest - 24 oz hammer. For my needs (knocking apart wood and metal framed walls and structures, knocking out concrete blocks, popping nails out of concrete, etc.) it has served me pretty well.

The curvature of the handle looks, initially, like it would help the user retain a grip on it. Maybe it actually would for the angles and ways a framer might use it, but I'd estimate that out of every 2000 swings maybe one (1) swing is used to actually hit a nail into wood with mine ... if that. To that end I've come to the conclusion that Estwing's more simply-designed handle allows a better grip and retention when one's hands are sweaty or one's gloves are dirty.

I can't say whether the Fatmax will hold up as long as an Estwing under heavy use and multiple years, but I do like the thin and nearly-straight claw for Demo work. The Estwings I've borrowed from my co-workers have a bit thicker claw, and that makes them a little tougher to wedge between tight areas which I want to pry apart. I haven't looked at new Estwings in a while, so perhaps the Estwing claws could just seem 'stubby' due to being worn down over the years.