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Fretting Hammer


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Our well-balanced dual-face hammer has become a standard tool for fretwork. The aluminum head is threaded for two replaceable striking surfaces: a low-dent plastic flat face with smooth edges, and a brass convex face that's radiused for installing frets. Sturdy hardwood handle.

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  Item# Description In stock Price Quantity
4895 Hammer with plastic and brass faces Yes
$19.60

4896 7/8" Replacement plastic face Yes
$1.79

4897 7/8" Replacement brass face Yes
$7.83


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Head striking surface diameter 7/8" (22.23mm)
Overall length of the head 2-3/4" (69.85mm)
Handle length 9-1/2" (241.30mm)

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Fretting Hammer
Fretting Hammer
 
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4 1-31-2012
fretting hammer

great hammer for the money!!! nice that it has replacable faces!!! use it on the regular now.

will lee  savannah, ga Read my reviews (9)
5 9-10-2011
fretting hammer!

Perfect for a special ukelele build I just completed!

Thanks!

Steve R  Valencia,Ca Read my reviews (13)
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5 7-26-2011
Great to have on hand

At first I thought these were really over-priced but now that I've owned mine for around a year I've gotta' say, its worth it! its great to have both a plastic and metal head in one. They last, do a great job, and have a lot of uses other than fretting. Definitely a good buy!

Nolan Peach  Colorado Read my reviews (8)
5 6-15-2011
Versatile tool

I've used this hammer for everything BUT fretwork! I use it mostly for pickup making, but I've used it around the house for all sorts of tasks that need a gentler hammer. I like that the heads are replaceable.

Bob  Columbus, Ohio Read my reviews (21)
5 5-24-2011
the hammer

Perfect for the type of work, slight and comfortable!!

Gilton ss  Brazil Read my reviews (17)
5 4-13-2011
Fantastic Hammer!!!!!!!

Fantastic!!! It´s very comfortable. "OBRIGADO" guys!!!!!

Flavio Petruy  Brazil Read my reviews (2)
2 3-04-2011
Less Than Expected

I was disappointed with this one. The head of this hammer was loose when I received it. Not to the point of falling off, but loose enough for me to be afraid that it will fall off with a little use. It is certainly loose enough to affect proper use. I opted not to return it (based on the design, I didn't think another one would be much different). Instead, I will fix it myself and move on. Not the quality I normally find and expect from StewMac.

Bryan C.  Owensboro, KY Read my reviews (14)
5 2-27-2011
Great!!!

Very nice hammer!!! It´s very comfortable. I can seat the frets firmly and don´t damage it.

Rodolfo  Rio de Janeiro - Brazil Read my reviews (4)
4 2-06-2011
its ok

It will work but the head is loose right out of the box. Little things like that bother me.

ariapro4ever  detroit,MI Read my reviews (4)
5 1-29-2011
Luthier Fretting Hammer

A must have tool for the beginner or serious luthier! Makes fretting a joy. Well worth the extra cost. Very usable. Buy it,you won't regret it!!

furynut69  Germantown,WI.
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