Framing Hammer features curved handle.
Press Release Summary:
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 overstrike guard protects handle.
Original Press Release:
Vaughan New Fiberglass Framing Hammer "Handles Curves Nicely"
HEBRON, IL - Meeting the demands of professional carpenters who prefer the comfort and balance of a curved handle, Vaughan & Bushnell is adding a curved fiberglass hammer to its line of Blue Max(TM) California Framers®.
Vaughan says these pros will want to "test drive" this new curved design of its 21-ounce fiberglass handle Blue Max(TM) because it allows a more natural alignment of the wrist and forearm to minimize fatigue and long term risk of arm injury. Sting is further reduced with a shock-absorbing hollow core handle.
All Blue Max(TM) Hammers feature Vaughan's exclusive Head-Start (TM) magnetic nail-holding notch for increased reach and one-handed nail starting.
For greater accuracy the new Blue Max(TM) provides an extra large, milled striking face and a high impact overstrike guard for increased handle protection.
With the new curved, fiberglass model, Vaughan's high-performance Blue Max(TM) series now offers 11 framing hammers in hickory, solid steel or fiberglass with options in all categories for straight or curved handles. They range in length from 16 to 18-inches and head weights from 19 to 23 oz.
Vaughan's Blue Max(TM) Framing Hammers are 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.
