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SUMMARY: Stanley combines a steel over-strike protection
plate with the beauty and ergonomic benefits of a high-end
hickory wood handle with the introduction of the Stanley®
FatMax™ Over-Strike Framing Hammer. The steel forged
head is designed with a larger striking surface, better overall
balance and is heat-treated for greater durability. The head
also has a rim-tempered chamfered edge to help reduce chipping
and is assembled with a newly designed secure, double wedge
head-to-handle assembly.
Las Vegas, Nevada, January 21, 2003 –
Stanley (NYSE: SWK) addresses the needs of the serious professional
framer with the launch of the Stanley® FatMax™ Over-Strike
Framing Hammer. This new hammer is one of the most durable
hammers in the industry with its over-strike steel protection
plate protecting the shaft from normal wear and tear while
reducing handle breakage. The steel plate is inserted 8 mm
up into the head of the hammer securing the shaft and protecting
the high quality natural hickory wood handle. The handle has
an axe-style design for balanced swing and better leverage
while a contoured handgrip provides comfort and reduces handle
slippage.
“The combination of the new steel over-strike protection
plate, the improved shaft to head assembly and the high quality
hickory wooden handle answers the demanding needs of professional
users who depend on a wooden framing hammer,” said Chris
Harrison, Product Manager for Stanley Striking and Struck
Tools. “These features combine to extend the life of
the tool and deliver exceptional performance.”
The steel forged head is designed with a larger striking
surface, providing a bigger “sweet spot” for greater
accuracy and striking. For greater durability, the forged
head is heat-treated and has a waffled face design, providing
enhanced nail grip. A rim-tempered chamfered edge helps reduce
chipping and a specially designed magnetic nail starter allows
for one-handed nail setting.
The Stanley® FatMax™ Over-Strike Framing Hammer
is a 22 oz. size and comes with a checkered face only. The
Hammer is available at hardware stores and home centers wherever
Stanley® products are sold and has suggested retail price
is $24.99.
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