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Vaughan S40 40 oz blacksmith hammer with hickory handle

Vaughan

Vaughan S40 40 oz blacksmith hammer hickory handle

SKU CH-9X1V-99N2E MPN S40

Blacksmith hammer with 40 oz steel head and 15 in American hickory handle

  • Product typeEngineer, Drilling & Blacksmith Hammers
  • Main materialHAWA
  • Product weight12.15
  • 40 oz head weight drives heavy forging blows
  • American hickory handle absorbs shock for comfort
  • Sure-Lock wedged eye secures head firmly
  • Replaceable handle extends tool service life
  • 15 in overall length gives balanced swing control

Blacksmith hammer with hickory handle

The Vaughan S40 is a 40 oz blacksmith hammer built around an American hickory handle. Its steel head measures 5 1/8 in long with a 1 3/8 in face diameter and a rounded blade 1 7/16 in wide. A Sure-Lock wedged attachment secures the head in the tapered eye, and the handle is replaceable when worn. Overall length is 15 in.

Heavy striking work versus light assembly

This hammer suits blacksmiths, metalworkers and maintenance crews who need a heavy, controlled blow for forging, drifting or driving large pins. The 2 1/2 lb head and plain grip deliver maximum force transfer without vibration damping. Workers doing finish carpentry, light assembly or overhead tasks for long periods should look at a lighter claw or ball-peen hammer instead.

Replaceable hickory handle

The handle uses a traditional wedged taper-eye joint that can be driven out and replaced with a new hickory shaft when it cracks or loosens. This design keeps the tool in service for years without buying a complete new hammer. If a non-replaceable, one-piece steel or fibreglass handle is required, this model will not meet that need.

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Price $23.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVaughan
Model nameS40
Product typeEngineer, Drilling & Blacksmith Hammers
Size & build
Main materialHAWA

Questions about this item

Will the 15 in overall length and 1 3/8 in face diameter fit my existing tool rack slots?

The hammer measures 15 in overall with a 1 3/8 in face diameter, so compare those dimensions to your rack spacing before mounting.

How do I secure the American hickory handle in the tapered eye using the Sure-Lock wedge, and what step is often missed?

Drive the handle fully into the tapered eye, then seat the Sure-Lock wedge flush; the step often missed is checking that the wedge is fully bottomed out so the head cannot shift.

When should I replace the hickory handle or the steel head on this 40 oz blacksmith hammer?

Replace the hickory handle if it shows cracks, splintering or looseness in the eye; replace the steel head if the faces become mushroomed, chipped or the eye wears oval.

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