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20oz Smooth Face Rip Claw Hammer
Features
- Precision Balanced Design
- Smooth Face
- Rip Claw
- Magnetic Nail Set
- I-Beam Handle Construction
- SHOCKSHIELD, Handle - Vibration Reduction
- Limited Lifetime Guarantee
- Most Durable Grip
- Anti-Ring Claw
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Hammer
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Hammers & Wrenches
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
Milwaukee 48-22-9020 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the difference between a rip claw and a curved claw hammer, and which one is the Milwaukee 48-22-9020?
The Milwaukee 48-22-9020 is a rip claw hammer. A rip claw is straighter, so it works for prying boards apart, splitting sheathing, and general demo work in addition to pulling nails. A curved claw gives more leverage for pulling nails straight out of finish work but is less useful for ripping. If most of your day is framing, tear-out, and blocking, the rip claw is the one you want.
2) Will a smooth face hammer leave marks on finished lumber, or should I get a milled face?
Smooth face, which is what the 48-22-9020 carries, is the right call when you care about the surface. A milled (waffle) face bites the nail head and slips less on framing nails, but it stamps a grid pattern into anything it touches. For trim, finish carpentry, and any work where the wood stays visible, smooth face is standard.
3) Can I start a nail one-handed with the Milwaukee 48-22-9020?
Yes. It has a magnetic nail set built into the head, so you can seat a nail and start it with one hand while the other hand holds the material or your position on a ladder. Useful for overhead work and anywhere you cannot spare a hand to hold the nail.
4) Does this Milwaukee hammer do anything about shock and vibration in the hand?
The handle uses Milwaukee's SHOCKSHIELD vibration reduction over an I-beam handle construction. The I-beam profile carries the stiffness for the strike, and the SHOCKSHIELD layer takes the sting out of the return shock. The claw is also anti-ring, so you are not getting the sharp tone off every pull.
5) Is this a one-piece hammer or a wood handle I can replace?
The 48-22-9020 is built on an I-beam handle with a bonded SHOCKSHIELD grip, not a replaceable wood handle. If your crew's practice is to re-hang heads on hickory handles, this is not that kind of hammer. If you want a sealed, no-maintenance tool that stays balanced, it is.
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Does the Milwaukee 48-22-9020 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Milwaukee 48-22-9020 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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