Product Description

Magnet nail starter. Ergonomic axe-style hickory handle for a balanced swing. Contoured handle grip provides more controls and prevents slipping.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14740 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Stanley
• Model: 51-401
• Dimensions: 2.80 pounds

Features

• An ideal professional grade framing hammer
• Rim-tempered chamfered edge prevents chipping
• Ergonomic axe-style hickory handle for a balanced swing
• Magnetic nail starter
• Limited lifetime warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
The Stanley FatMax 22-Ounce Framing Hammer features a rim-tempered chamfered edge that prevents chipping, and a unique head design that gives a larger striking surface and better overall balance. The included magnetic nail starter helps set nails with one hand, and also included is a double-wedge head-to-handle assembly for an extra secure fit.

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Unique magnetic nail starter lets you set nails with one hand. See product details.

The ergonomic axe-style hickory handle provides for a balanced swing, and the durable, forged and heat-treated head is acceptable for professional grade use. The hammer's contoured handgrip provides more control and prevents the hammer from slipping. The hammer comes with a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.

About Stanley FatMax Framing Hammers
FatMax framing hammers give you the confidence and performance you need to get the job done. The heads are Forged and heat treated for greater durability, and are designed for larger striking surface and better overall balance. A double-wedge head-to-handle assembly ensures an extra secure fit. FatMax handles feature a specially designed magnetic nail starter for one-handed nail setting. Contoured grip handles offer better control, and an ergonomic hickory-handle will give you the durability you need in the toughest of applications.

The Stanley Story
The Stanley Works, originally a bolt and door hardware manufacturing company located in New Britain, Connecticut; was founded in 1843 by Frederick T. Stanley. A few years later, in 1857, Frederick’s cousin, Henry Stanley, founded The Stanley Rule and Level Company. In 1920, The Rule and Level Company merged with The Stanley Works and would go on to become it’s famous Hand Tools Division. Over the years, The Stanley Works has produced some of the most innovative and useful tools ever made. Among these tools are the Bailey Plane, the Surform shaper, the PowerLock tape rule and most recently the FatMax line of products. Today, more than ever, Stanley continues to be an industry leader in tool innovation. In 2001, Stanley introduced more than 100 new products, bringing to 400 the number of new products introduced in the past four years. As a direct result of Stanley’s commitment to excellence, Stanley was awarded the Prestigious Golden Hammer Award, presented for New Product Innovation in both 2000 and 2001.

Customer Reviews

Pretty good hammer
I'm a trim carpenter by trade, so when I took a job that required framing, I knew my 16 oz. Stanley wasn't going to cut it anymore. Sticking with what I know I picked this up and have loved it ever since. Nice big head cuts down on smashed fingers and tough claws pull a 16d out like butter. The hickory handle absorbs most of the impact, leaving your arm feeling better at the end of the day.

The downsides:

You need grip tape with this handle. I don't know who at Stanley had the bright idea to put a slick finish on there. If you don't hit just right with a nail in the nail set, it'll spin right out. Not good to have 16d's flinging through the air...

pro framer's top choice
Look no further! This FatMax 22 ounce with it's Hickory ax type handle is a no brain-er. It's got all the right features for anyone who's even a little bit serious about their work, and if you're like me you like to have the advantage on your side. Stanley did their homework on this one. I frame houses for a living and I've got other hammers in my tool box but I love my FatMax. A+ Best Buy!!!

My Hammer
I've had this hammer for about a week. When I first got it, I loved it. One thing I like about it is the fact that it's very comfortable. It feels very light, and is extremely easy to handle. Another thing is the magnetic nail set. It's great for those hard-to-reach places, or if you need an extra hand for something else. The claw is nice and sharp, and the long handle gives you plenty of leverage.
But today, as I was pulling a 10d nail out of a 2x4, the handle snapped right at the head, which instantly had a negative impact on my feelings about this product.

Update:
I did receive a free replacement from the manufacturer, which I've had for over a year and use on a daily basis. The hammer is still in great shape, and I would recommend it to anyone who does framing work on a regular basis.