Framing Hammers come in fiberglass and steel models.
July 23, 2003 - Solid Steel Blue Max™ Hammers include Shock-Blok™ vibration-absorbing insert made of hickory and laminated rubber in hammer's head. Fiberglass Blue Max™ Hammers feature high-impact overstrike guard and shock-cushioning hollow core handle. Both are offered in 19 oz head weights with straight handles, while hickory-handled hammers come in 19 or 23 oz with curved or straight handles. All include Head Start™ magnetic nail-holding notch capable of starting 16 d and 20 d nails.
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Original Press release
Vaughan & Bushnell Mfg. Co.
11414 Maple Ave.
Hebron, IL, 60034
USA
Vaughan Adds Fiberglass and Steel Models to Blue Max™ Framing Hammers Line
HEBRON, IL -- Vaughan & Bushnell is adding solid steel and fiberglass models to its popular line of Blue Max™ High Performance Framing Hammers featuring the Head-Start™ magnetic nail-holding notch.
The Solid Steel Blue Max™ will include Vaughan's patented Shock-Blok™, a vibration-absorbing insert of hickory and laminated rubber in the hammer's head. The new Fiberglass Blue Max™ will feature a high impact overstrike guard and a shock-cushioning hollow core handle. The new hammers join Vaughan's Blue Max™ hickory-handled framing hammer, whose rugged features include an oversized striking face and a high polished, drop forged head, triple wedged to the hatchet style handle for secure bonding.
Both the fiberglass and sold steel models are offered in 19-ounce head weights with straight handles, while the hickory-handled, Blue Max comes in weights of 19 or 23 ounces and curved or straight handles. All include Vaughan's patented Head Start™ magnetic nail-holding notch capable of starting 16d and 20d nails.
Vaughan's complete line of Blue Max™ High Performance Framing Hammers is available at hardware stores, home centers and building supply outlets nationwide. For more information contact: Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Company, P.O. Box 390, Hebron, IL 60034-0390 or visit them on the Internet at www.vaughanmfg.com or at www.hammernet.com/news.htm
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