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Framing hammers

Scope note

Large hammers, weighing as much as 32 ounces, with a long handle and a claw which is relatively straight; used in house framing and construction work.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300024164

Broader Terms used

<hammers: woodworking tools>

Equivalent Terms used

framing hammer

Created

13yrs ago

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