Vaughan Soft Face Hammer
Score: 88/100
Spec Ops Framing Hammer
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Vaughan SF12 is a versatile 12 oz soft face hammer featuring interchangeable red Kraton and yellow Avalon faces for surface protection and driving power. Its heavy total weight of 5.13 lbs may cause fatigue during prolonged fine detail work. It is ideal for woodworking and finish carpentry professionals needing non-marring impacts on sensitive materials.
The Spec Ops 28 oz Framing Hammer is a heavy-duty tool engineered for framing, demolition, and nail work, featuring a ballistically balanced high-carbon steel head and a shock-absorbing MOA grip. The inclusion of a removable rubber mallet cap adds versatility for non-marring strikes. It is best suited for elite builders, contractors, and tradesmen on demanding jobsites requiring high impact velocity and controlled swings.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 oz | 28 ozbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 82 oz | 36.3 ozbest |
12.5 in | 13 inbest | |
13 in | 16.5 inbest | |
— | 6.5 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Grip(3) | ||
Handle Material | Wood | Steel/Composite |
Handle Length (in) | 12.5 in | 13.0 in |
Grip Type | PVC | Shock-Absorbing |
Core Specifications(4) | ||
Hammer Type | Hammer | Framing Hammer |
Head Weight (oz) | 12 oz | 28 oz |
Overall Weight (oz) | 82 oz | 36.3 oz |
Head Material | Steel | High-Carbon Steel |
Head & Face(3) | ||
Claw Type | None | Rip Claw |
Face Type | Replaceable | Milled |
Head Width (in) | in | 6.5 in |
Features & Build(5) | ||
Magnetic Nail Starter | false | true |
Construction Type | Drop-Forged | Ballistically Balanced |
Overall Length (in) | 13.0 in | 16.5 in |
Intended Use | Woodworking/Finish Carpentry | Framing / Demolition |
Finish | Yellow/Red | Black/Tan |
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