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CLAW HAMMER
The hammer is perhaps the oldest tool and is still one of the most often used. There are now hundreds of varieties and accessories, but these are the ones you can’t live without.

By: Dan Weeks

Available in a range of weights, the standard is 16 ounces and good for general work. Heavier 20-ounce framing hammers speed the driving of large nails. Choose a curved claw, such as the one this Task Force model has, for easiest nail pulling.

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