Claw Hammer

Sledge hammer

Ball peen hammer

Framing Hammer

Mallet hammer

Framing Hammer

Upholstery hammer

Geologist's hammer

A framing hammer typically has a much larger head. The claw is often straighter and the handle is now longer and seldom made of wood. Usually steel, or fiberglass.

There are many different hammers and they are classified for usage, such as claw hammer, framing hammer, engineers hammer, dead blow hammer, etc.

A framing hammer is used in building the frame of a house. It has a longer handle and a heavier head for driving the 16 penny nails used to nail the structure together.

Timber framing is preferred because it provides a renewable building material that takes in carbon from the atmosphere while growing and stores it for the life of the building. A lot of people prefer steel framing because it is durable, stable and termite-proof.