VaughanCF1HC 650g Curved Handle Milled Face California Framing Hammer

Yes, it's a little pricey, but nowhere near the Ti hammers.At 23 oz, it's slightly heavier than my other claw hammers, but it doesn't feel heavy - beautifully balanced, and no shock coming back through the handle.Main job so far has been putting up framing onto brickwork for a stage set - puts 8mm hammer fixings into tight drillings with two or three strikes, and drives 4" nails in two.I would have preferred a plain face rather than milled, but I will alter that if and when it bothers me sufficiently.The straightish claws work well when levered sideways - the shaft is butch enough to not worry about lateral stresses on reasonable size nails, and if I need to lever out great big ones, then I wouldn't use a claw hammer to do it!Short version - if you want to put a lot of big nails into wood quickly and painlessly, this will do the job very efficiently.

WOW...WOW...WOW.....Love this !A real decently made hammer. Good length handle and I much prefer traditional wooden handles, so this feels really great to me. Nice weight and good for a decent swing for "framing" and construction work. The milled face is an expensive "extra" on some hammers, but here it is and its great for wacking big nails with confidence and avoiding slip.Errr.....no, not for cabinet making and delicate things....this hammer is for a purpose and its GREAT!

A really top notch framing hammer very well made. It weighs 650g (23oz) and is well balanced with a long 'california' style handle.

It’s a long boy

Wish I'd bought this a long time ago after timber framing with normal size hammer for far too long. Heavy compared to normal yet well balanced so easy to use.With a Long shaft and wide head (clear your dirty mind!) drives 150mm heavy gauge nails easily. Not for use on smaller nails or detailing.

I bought this , a smooth face and a knurled face I just love it the knurled face is a lovely thing to use no slip on head at all . I only bought them both to see which is best ? they are a superb . addition to any joiner's tool box 100% good buy

Have used a solid metal 22oz estwing hammer for 18 years & my elbow is starting to feel it. Decide to give this hammer a go. It's lighter to use but the handles a bit longer so you you get just as much bang. No complaints 👍

Nice long solid handle for very hard blows, can sink a 50mm nail in one hit! Nice heavy head, all round great hammer