Estwing manufactures nail hammers axes pry bars.
Roofing hammer axe.
Strike the cut line sharply with the hatchet then lift the shingle and bend it along the line made by the hatchet to separate it.
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They have unique features to make this job more efficient such as magnetized faces to help you pick up a stray nail and even gauges that help you position shingles with the right exposure.
Cut shingles with the hatchet end of a roofing hatchet also known as a roofing hammer.
This 17 ounce roofing hatchet is patent pending and includes the following.
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Ajc mag hatch magnetic faced roofing hatchet.
This model has a stationary screw gauge that can be set for 4 inch 5 inch or 5 5 8 inch exposure.
Roofing hammers and hatchets are specialized tools intended to help residential roofers cut shingles and drive nails into them.
A retraceable blade can be adjusted for 4 5 and 5 5 8 inches.
Jc hammer ew0045 magnetic roofing hatchet 2 inch blade 1 75 lbs 12 inch total length nail claw with easy holder the smart hatchet is the world s first magnetic hatchet.
This magnetic roofing hammer is designed for fast application of felt cap and roofing nails.
This all steel top of the line hammer hatchet features the easy claw.
It is usable with the left or the right hand.
Head 2 inch blade.
Set the shingle you re cutting on the roof deck then measure the cut line with a tape measure and mark it with chalk.
Although not usually listed as a roofing hammer the stiletto titanium lathe axe also listed as a lather s hatchet is popular with shingle roofers because of its light sleek design and because it looks like an impressive weapon.
Both the gauge and the blade can be replaced.
This is one of the most striking and long lasting roofing tools that are available.
It can be used by framers roofers serious diyers tradesmen and contractors.
With the combination of titanium and fiberglass the hammer head weighs in at just 10 ounces.