Vaughan & Bushnell, founded in 1885 in Hebron, Illinois, is a family-owned manufacturer of professional hammers and striking tools. The brand is less well-known than Estwing nationally but has a devoted following among professional framers and carpenters who prefer traditional wood-handled hammers for their shock absorption.
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The California framing hammers with hickory handles are preferred by many West Coast framers. The Bear Claw series offers magnetic nail starters popular among production framers. Rip hammers, finish hammers, and specialty striking tools round out the lineup.
Framers, carpenters, and construction professionals who prefer traditional wood-handled hammers.
Vaughan hammers with wood handles require inspection of the handle-head connection — check for looseness or cracks at the eye. The steel quality is excellent and hammer faces hold up well. Replacement handles are available if the original is damaged.
