Claw Hammer Essay

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The claw hammer comes in different weights and either has a curved or straight claw. This hammer is used for general woodworking. The claws are ground at the end so that they can fit into narrow spaces between nails. This type is suited for the removal of nails. The straight claw has a heavier cross section and they can be used to remove nails but are better suited for prying apart nailed assemblies, they are used by construction

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