Choose this 22 oz. 1-piece Steel Framing Hammer for your next framing job and you will not be disappointed. This hammer has a balanced design which creates a smoother swing. It includes a side nail puller which allows you to quickly and easily remove nails. With its 1-piece steel construction, this hammer can easily withstand the harshest jobsites out there.
- Precision balanced design for a lower center of gravity to create optimum balance
- Side nail puller to add versatility and leverage for nail removal
- 1-piece steel construction for durability and long life
- Rip claw hammer
- Overall length is 16 in.
- Better balanced hammer can help relieve user fatigue and pain
- Magnetic nail starter for 1 handed nail placement
Constance Schroeder (verified owner) –
I love tools and new gadgets. Those and jeep parts are why I’m always broke :). Anyways, I have been hunting for a new hammer for a while now and decided to settle for this one. The handle is extremely comfortable and extends a good distance up the hammer so you can adjust your grip as needed. Then head of the hammer has a nail setter notch and a side nail puller for when you can’t get the back claw into that small space. The hammer is longer than my previous one and although it claims to be 22 ozs it feels lighter than my old 16 oz hammer.Overall I am happy with this hammer.
Ena Stokes (verified owner) –
I bought myself this hammer for Christmas and was pretty excited about it. One of the first things I did was use the claw to clear some ice from in front of a backyard gate. The tips of the claw got chipped and marred by this task. I have been using an Estwing hammer for the same thing frequently and the claw of the Estwing has negligible damage. I reground the claw with a slow speed grinder, performed the same task again and noticed significantly less chipping and only a little bit of marring. The claw wasn’t heat treated properly at the factory and/or the quality of the metal is lower than I’d expect from DeWalt. I’m going to see if a replacement performs better.
Christine Pacocha (verified owner) –
My wife took claim to this Dewalt framing hammer already and I have not had it a week.She always tells me she needs her own tools so I guess I have to give it up to her. I do whatever it takes to keep the better half happy.Dewalt is a very good brand and this will come in handy when we make our wooden gate to keep the dogs out of the garden area.I reccomend that my friends check out this hammer and all Dewalt tools they definitely worth it.
Quinton Morissette (verified owner) –
I bought myself this hammer for Christmas and was pretty excited about it. One of the first things I did was use the claw to clear some ice from in front of a backyard gate. The tips of the claw got chipped and marred by this task. I have been using an Estwing hammer for the same thing frequently and the claw of the Estwing has negligible damage. I reground the claw with a slow speed grinder, performed the same task again and noticed significantly less chipping and only a little bit of marring. The claw wasn’t heat treated properly at the factory and/or the quality of the metal is lower than I’d expect from DeWalt. I’m going to see if a replacement performs better.
Wilbert Kub (verified owner) –
Swings great like a 24 oz. Great beater for driving dowels, stripping forms, cold chisels. Although wish Home Depot would carry more non mill faced hammers in stores. Had to order online and checked four different locations before I did. Unable to purchase similar dewalt 24 oz in store or online.
Martine Harris (verified owner) –
I use this pretty much every day. It’s ergonomics are good and make it easy to handle and manipulate
Jolie Buckridge (verified owner) –
nice fill to it
Oleta Miller (verified owner) –
Feels good in the hand, and balanced. First time buying a Dewalt hammer; I normally buy Ewings…Will see how this one holds up over time…
Grady Robel (verified owner) –
Great balance, a lot of striking power.
Trevion Hand (verified owner) –
Made of quality wood and steel and the balance is excellent. I used it for both driving nails and also used it for staples while running Romex electrical wire and to install electrical boxes in a new home. I would recommend it for use for both carpenters and electricians as it is of high quality. I also found it useful for pulling nails when the angle to get to was difficult.
Roxane Labadie (verified owner) –
Excellent hammer
Lempi O’Keefe (verified owner) –
Excellent hammer
Hyman Tillman (verified owner) –
Works great! Very tough with a great grip!
Meagan Schmidt (verified owner) –
The DEWALT 22 oz. Steel Checkered Face Hammer Model # DWHT51452 is part of a new line of heavy-duty hand tools. This hammer has an oval shaped strike face that incorporates a side nail puller, a Rip claw and a uniquely designed magnetic nail holder for easy 1-handed nail placement. The DEWALT DWHT51452 is designed with single piece steel construction for durability and long life. This hammer is well balanced with an ergonomically comfortable handle for a smooth swing. DEWALT has a well-earned reputation for designing and manufacturing and supports this product with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Gabe Gislason (verified owner) –
Love it. Just like anything I plan on keeping for a long time, I give them names, Big Smooothie! I don’t use the magnetic nail holder, but hammer has been put to use and has surpassed my durability test. 22oz. is s good weight for me and I like the length of hammer along with DeWalt’s colors.Home Depot customer service gal(who I reviewed as well) made my ordering process painless and an enjoyable experience. She kind of set the standard on what is to be expected. Pickup was simple with Home Depot’s Pickup Lockers. Big Smooothie was undamaged and ready to go without hesitation. Extra points for spelling my last name correctly that was attached to my order upon pickup!
Jo Willms (verified owner) –
I do general construction and have used this hammer for everything and it feels great can not beat this hanmer for the price
Judson Strosin (verified owner) –
Product as promised. Exceeded expectations