Milwaukee Curved Claw Hammer 48229080A

Too expensive for a foreign made tool. For the same money you can get a Vaughn or estwing. The handle is narrow and does not absorb shock very well. Not worth it personally but it does drive nails.

I have this and also the ball peen 16 oz. The handle on these is great! Great grip for excellent control. Shock absorption is great! I live Milwaukee tools and have had zero complaints with any tools from them! Overall great hammer!

A hammer for the new century. I was blown away by a feature on this hammer I have never used befo...

A hammer for the new century. I was blown away by a feature on this hammer I have never used before. That is, there is a small magnet and slot to hold a nail on the hammer head itself. This means if you are hammering in nails you don’t have to hold it on the board with your fingers and possibly hit them when starting. It’s a total game changer in my mind. The number of times I have hit my thumb and cursed when starting nails is beyond count. Brilliant.Other features, this hammer has a nice heft. It has a good sized head, about 1.3 inches if not 1.5. The rubberized handle keeps any resonance from reaching your hand. And the claw easily removes nails.

At first glance, felt nice. Nice handle. There is a sticker on top of the hammer talking about th...

At first glance, felt nice. Nice handle. There is a sticker on top of the hammer talking about the "claw" which I removed (it was very tightly adhered) and it ripped off coating on the metal (SEE PHOTO). For such an expensive item, this is not acceptable for 2 reasons: shouldn't have such a cheap "sticky" sticker, and coating shouldn't peel off like that. I was initially pondering whether to get the Estwing, but since I have so many excellent Milwaukee products, I figure I'd try this. Going to return this and get the Estwing.

Milwaukee has produced a hammer that is versatile and ready for any job from demolition to framin...

Milwaukee has produced a hammer that is versatile and ready for any job from demolition to framing. However, I find this hammer to be a perfect match for framing. This is evident with its large smooth face, the magnetic nail set, the vibration reduction handle along with the ideal weight of 20 oz. Additionally, the long handle is designed to not only provides additional leverage when removing nails or prying boards apart, but it gives ample room to keep your hands free from pinch points. The curved claw gives you the upper hand when pulling out nails. Great hammer and a welcome addition to anyone’s workshop.

The Milwaukee 20 oz. curved claw smooth face hammer is one heck of a nice tool. The hammer is ex...

The Milwaukee 20 oz. curved claw smooth face hammer is one heck of a nice tool. The hammer is extremely well balanced and the grip dampens vibration extremely well. The compact bell and large face of the hammer make for an impressive striking area. The face is also finish smooth. The magnetic nail holder does function however old habits are hard so I don't find myself needing/using it. I would most definitely recommend this hammer to anyone looking for a solid tool or a nice upgrade.

This Milwaukee hammer has a nice grip - not too soft, but enough to reduce some of the vibration ...

This Milwaukee hammer has a nice grip - not too soft, but enough to reduce some of the vibration and making it easier to grip. The design also reduces much of the ringing noise when striking hard surfaces. Not something that I thought that I would have even noticed, but it does make a difference. And after almost six decades swinging a hammer (OK, I probably didn’t pick up my first one until age 3) , I can let you know that I can tell the difference between this and the normal framing hammer from my wrist all the way to my rotator cuff, which has suffered from more than one surgery from working with tools.20 ounce is a nice weight for a lot of work, and smooth face reduces the amount of damage on surfaces like siding and shingles. The magnetic nail holder is also ... MoreThis Milwaukee hammer has a nice grip - not too soft, but enough to reduce some of the vibration and making it easier to grip. The design also reduces much of the ringing noise when striking hard surfaces. Not something that I thought that I would have even noticed, but it does make a difference. And after almost six decades swinging a hammer (OK, I probably didn’t pick up my first one until age 3) , I can let you know that I can tell the difference between this and the normal framing hammer from my wrist all the way to my rotator cuff, which has suffered from more than one surgery from working with tools.20 ounce is a nice weight for a lot of work, and smooth face reduces the amount of damage on surfaces like siding and shingles. The magnetic nail holder is also a nice touch, and it seems well designed into the tool instead of an after-thought. This hammer is also well balanced, which also reduces fatigue and improves accuracy.This is destined to be my go-to hammer for almost everything but finish work.

This hammer is a huge upgrade from my 10 year old wooden handled hammer. I didn't know what I wa...

This hammer is a huge upgrade from my 10 year old wooden handled hammer. I didn't know what I was missing in a hammer until I got this one. The rubber grip is really comfortable and reduces vibration/sting when hammering. The hammer is also very balanced. It has a light feeling with a heavy duty swing. I would be happy with just those, but this hammers best design item is the nail starter notch. The top of the hammer has a groove, notch and magnet to hold a nail for a starter swing. A simple design, but what a great idea. Never again will I bust my thumb while trying to hold a nail while doing a job. I will say getting used to the accuracy of the nail starter was tough at first, but came pretty quickly after one job.

This is a great hammer. Well weighted, comfortable grip and easy to use. First, the hammer has a...

This is a great hammer. Well weighted, comfortable grip and easy to use. First, the hammer has a 20 ounce head on it and this allows for easy handling for long jobs. Swing is smooth and direct. The claw is long while the slot is wide enough to accommodate most larger nails and comes to a good close to grab those pesky finishing nails. The head also has a magnetic nail set that allows you to start a nail and save your other hand from accidentally hitting the 'wrong nail' (finger nail, that is!). The finish on this hammer is a quality finish and I don't expect that this will Rust very easily at all. All in all, I really do like this hammer.

This review is for the Milwaukee smooth faced claw hammer, model 48-22-9080. A while back I acqui...

This review is for the Milwaukee smooth faced claw hammer, model 48-22-9080.A while back I acquired the framing hammer version (Milwaukee model 9016) which I liked very much indeed, so when the chance came up to try out the smooth faced version I jumped at it. I should note that I’m a homeowner / DIY’er, not a pro tradesman.The rubberized grip (Milwaukee calls it a “ShockShield” grip) really works to minimize the impact felt by my hand and wrist. It offers a good grip even when my hands are wet, which sometimes happens when puttering about the yard. Unlike hammers with more rounded handles, the I-beam construction reduces any tendency for the hammer to “roll” in my hand; it just feels good to use.The 9080 offers no hole in the handle for hanging from pegboard; ... MoreThis review is for the Milwaukee smooth faced claw hammer, model 48-22-9080.A while back I acquired the framing hammer version (Milwaukee model 9016) which I liked very much indeed, so when the chance came up to try out the smooth faced version I jumped at it. I should note that I’m a homeowner / DIY’er, not a pro tradesman.The rubberized grip (Milwaukee calls it a “ShockShield” grip) really works to minimize the impact felt by my hand and wrist. It offers a good grip even when my hands are wet, which sometimes happens when puttering about the yard. Unlike hammers with more rounded handles, the I-beam construction reduces any tendency for the hammer to “roll” in my hand; it just feels good to use.The 9080 offers no hole in the handle for hanging from pegboard; you’ll need to hang it using the hammer head, with the handle in the down position. It’s about 14 inches long and 5.5 inches wide across the claw head.Unlike the milled face of the framing hammer, this smooth faced hammer doesn’t tend to leave indentations on the work; it can be used for “surface” materials (whereas a framing hammer is used to knock up wood that is destined to be covered over). Of course, the claw is curved for nail removal, and has a curvature greater than the curvature found on the framing hammer.There’s no slot in the top of the head for mounting the handle, it’s all one piece, unlike my wooden hammers. That means there’s no ‘notch’ that can mar the work when removing a nail.Like the framing hammer, Milwaukee has designed in a magnetic nail set and it actually works. It, along with the I-beam design of the handle, is my favorite feature of this tool. You can mount a nail onto the hammer head and start tapping it into place using one hand – nice if you’re on a ladder! Pinpoint accuracy of the nail placement is up to the operator – my aim probably isn’t as good as some but still I can get “close enough” on most jobs to put the nail where I need it using the nail set.I like the Milwaukee 9080 claw hammer - it may be ‘overkill’ for the average DIY’er, but the Milwaukee just feels so “right” that I think it’s worth spending the money. I really didn’t understand the difference in hammers (between a generic DIY wood handle vs. what a professional tradesman might use) until I got a chance to check out the Milwaukee line.The Milwaukee 9080 isn’t made in the U.S., but does offer a limited lifetime warranty along with the 90-day return policy from Home Depot.HTHRegards,Jim