Vaughan & Bushnell Mfg. Co.
Hebron, IL 60034
Framing Hammer features curved handle.
Blue Max(TM) California Framers-® Series includes 21 oz curved fiberglass model, with shock-absorbing, hollow-core handle that allows natural alignment of wrist and forearm minimizing fatigue and long term risk of arm injury. Head-Start(TM) magnetic nail-holding notch increases reach and allows one-handed nail starting. Large, milled striking face provides greater accuracy, and high-impact...
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Steel Hammers feature vibration-absorbing core.
Steel Drywall Hatchet offers 1-¾ in. cutting edge and flat head striking face for close-in corner nailing. Steel Shingling Hatchet features 1-¾ in. cutting edge for lath and shingles, as well as retractable blade for asphalt and composite shingles. Both tools are 14 oz. Weighing 3 lb, Steel Hand Drilling Hammer strikes metal tools such as star drills, chisels, and punches. Steel Ball Peen...
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Board Straightener adjusts warped and crooked decking.
Used in horizontal, vertical, or overhead position, BowJak(TM) is tapped in next to bowed board, and with leverage from pull handle, straightens board before it is hammered into place. Operation can close gaps up to 2-¼ in. wide. Weighing only 26 oz, BowJak(TM) can be easily moved from job to job and fits in most tool pouches.
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Framing Hammers come in fiberglass and steel models.
Solid Steel Blue Max(TM) Hammers include Shock-Blok(TM) vibration-absorbing insert made of hickory and laminated rubber in hammer's head. Fiberglass Blue Max(TM) 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...
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Saws have triple edged, 7 in. blades.
Mini-Bear Saws-® include 3 models for pruning, PVC cutting, and woodworking. Bear Saw Pruning Saws have 17 teeth-per-in. blade and slice through 2 in. tree branches. PVC Pipe Mini-Saws cut through PVC and ABS piping as well as plastic and polystyrene sheets. Woodworking Mini-Saws, equipped for general and fine woodworking, also cut plywood, hardwoods, and particle board. All pull-stroke cutting...
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Titanium Hammer is offered with magnetic striking caps.
Ti-Tech(TM) titanium hammer with interchangeable steel striking caps now offers caps with Head Start-® magnetic nail-holding notch. Nail holding cap permits one-handed hammering in hard to reach situations. Offered with milled or smooth striking faces, multi-tasking hammer can switch from rough framing to finished carpentry. Weighing 16 oz, Ti-Tech combines lightness of titanium with toughness...
Read More »Howard Vaughan Marks 50 Years with Vaughan & Bushnell - 40 as President
HEBRON, IL -- One of the nation's oldest major hand tool producers, Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Company, is honoring the long service of its current president, Howard A. Vaughan, Jr., who is marking his 50th year with the firm. In addition, 2006 also marks Mr. Vaughan's 40th year as president of the company founded by the Vaughan family in 1869. As the fourth generation of the founding...
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Framing Hammer features curved handle.
Blue Max(TM) California Framers-® Series includes 21 oz curved fiberglass model, with shock-absorbing, hollow-core handle that allows natural alignment of wrist and forearm minimizing fatigue and long term risk of arm injury. Head-Start(TM) magnetic nail-holding notch increases reach and allows one-handed nail starting. Large, milled striking face provides greater accuracy, and high-impact...
Read More »
Steel Hammers feature vibration-absorbing core.
Steel Drywall Hatchet offers 1-¾ in. cutting edge and flat head striking face for close-in corner nailing. Steel Shingling Hatchet features 1-¾ in. cutting edge for lath and shingles, as well as retractable blade for asphalt and composite shingles. Both tools are 14 oz. Weighing 3 lb, Steel Hand Drilling Hammer strikes metal tools such as star drills, chisels, and punches. Steel Ball Peen...
Read More »
Board Straightener adjusts warped and crooked decking.
Used in horizontal, vertical, or overhead position, BowJak(TM) is tapped in next to bowed board, and with leverage from pull handle, straightens board before it is hammered into place. Operation can close gaps up to 2-¼ in. wide. Weighing only 26 oz, BowJak(TM) can be easily moved from job to job and fits in most tool pouches.
Read More »
Framing Hammers come in fiberglass and steel models.
Solid Steel Blue Max(TM) Hammers include Shock-Blok(TM) vibration-absorbing insert made of hickory and laminated rubber in hammer's head. Fiberglass Blue Max(TM) 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...
Read More »
Saws have triple edged, 7 in. blades.
Mini-Bear Saws-® include 3 models for pruning, PVC cutting, and woodworking. Bear Saw Pruning Saws have 17 teeth-per-in. blade and slice through 2 in. tree branches. PVC Pipe Mini-Saws cut through PVC and ABS piping as well as plastic and polystyrene sheets. Woodworking Mini-Saws, equipped for general and fine woodworking, also cut plywood, hardwoods, and particle board. All pull-stroke cutting...
Read More »
Titanium Hammer is offered with magnetic striking caps.
Ti-Tech(TM) titanium hammer with interchangeable steel striking caps now offers caps with Head Start-® magnetic nail-holding notch. Nail holding cap permits one-handed hammering in hard to reach situations. Offered with milled or smooth striking faces, multi-tasking hammer can switch from rough framing to finished carpentry. Weighing 16 oz, Ti-Tech combines lightness of titanium with toughness...
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