Stanley Flat Max 51-944 20-Ounce AntiVibe Rip Claw Nailing Hammer

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The Stanley 20-Ounce AntiVibe Rip Claw Hammer features a one-piece double-forged steel head and handle for superior swing and greater durability. Its patented tuning fork design reduces harmful vibrations three-times more than conventional one-piece forged steel hammers. The unique grip design is great for both framers and nail hammers.

Made with the professional and serious DIYer in mind. View the detail. You can also learn more about AntiVibe technology.

Its patented ergonomic handle with a rubber grip molded directly onto shaft is designed for multiple grip positions and is specially textured for improved performance even when wet. The grip is flared at the end to help prevent the hammer from slipping. The hammer comes with a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.

About Stanley AntiVibe Hammers
Stanley AntiVibe hammers are made with the professional and serious DIYer in mind. Made of one-piece double forged steel head and handle for swing and durability, the hammers feature a patented tuning fork design that helps reduce harmful vibrations. The ergonomically designed handles, with the rubber grip molded directly onto the shaft, allow for multiple grip positions. The handles also have a specially textured grip for improved performance in wet conditions and an enlarged handle design that helps reduce gripping fatigue. A specially designed head shape provides for better balance and a larger "sweet spot."

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Stanley 51-944 - 20 oz. FatMax AntiVibe Rip Claw Nail Hammer Stanley is proud of its reputation for excellence. They are dedicated to continually testing, designing and improving their products to ensure quality and maximum function. Maintaining their standing of being the world's best at what they do is important to them and what you expect from a name like Stanley. Stanley 51-944 - 20 oz. FatMax AntiVibe Rip Claw Nail Hammer Features: Patented tuning fork design reduces harmful vibration that can cause wrist and arm injuries Forged, one-piece steel construction for increased strength and durability Rim temper reduces incidences of chipping or spalling Ergonomically designed grip reduces fatigue and allows for multiple grip positions Texture is molded into each grip for increased comfort and performance even when wet Complete range of nailing and framing hammers available

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005QVQL
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 51-944
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,117 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Hammers > Claw Hammers

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So I own a few hammers, June 18, 2004

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Weldon Grant "purveyor of useless info" (Woodinville, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley Flat Max 51-944 20-Ounce AntiVibe Rip Claw Nailing Hammer (Tools & Home Improvement)

(...). Thing is, while I use hammers frequently, I don't do it for a job 40+ hours a week.

Which brings us to this hammer... is it my favorite hammer... no, do I grab it first, no, does it even get the honored spot of being in my tool belt most of the time? Again, no. That said, will it drive nails and nail sets and pound on my wrecking bars without putting nice waffle prints everywhere? Most definately. Is there something to the anti-vibe magic? I think so. I don't think it's as good at dampening the vibration as a nice hickory handle, but it's better than most hammers with steel or fiberglass handles. And will it hold up better? Especially if you aren't the most experienced at hitting what you are aiming at? Most definitely.

Conlusion if you need a hammer that doesn't make waffles this should be one of your candidates.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the heavy hammer you need to own., February 11, 2007

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James Blanchard "James - The Scholar" (New York City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley Flat Max 51-944 20-Ounce AntiVibe Rip Claw Nailing Hammer (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the heavy hammer that every woman has to have. Those dinky hammers just can't do a "man's" job!
Men already know that they need a heavy hammer. But women have to be told. This is the hammer to buy for the big jobs.
My girlfriend LOVES her new hammer!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Hamer Nails it Home!, March 14, 2008

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classyglrl - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley Flat Max 51-944 20-Ounce AntiVibe Rip Claw Nailing Hammer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this for my 64 year old retired father. He was a contractor and is able to do just about EVERYTHING, so is very picky about his tools and toys and has about everything and mostly all top of the line.

He loved the fact that this is stainless steel, is solidly constructed, has a nice curved rip end to easily remove nails, has a nice grip on it, balance is great, and feels nice in his hand.

However, when he received it, he was disappointed that this was not made in the USA but Mexico instead, but at least it wasn't made in the East where most of the cheaper made stuff come from. Also, make sure to check the weight on this baby. It's 20oz, which is good to nail in a few nails, but if you're planning on a big project that requires hours, it might get a bit heavy.

The product was so well made and the price was great for what I paid for, that I didn't bother returning it, but instead just bought him the same item in the 16oz in addition.

Recommend, but check out the 16oz too!