Product Description
Milwaukee 19 oz. Smooth Face Poly/Fiberglass Handle Hammer
Model Number: 48-22-9316
The Milwaukee 48-22-9316 is a 19 oz. Smooth Face Hammer with a poly/fiberglass handle — a professional-grade general construction hammer combining a steel head with a fiberglass-reinforced polymer handle that delivers the vibration dampening, durability, and weather resistance advantages of composite handle technology at a competitive weight class for finish and general construction use. The poly/fiberglass handle provides inherent vibration-dampening properties that reduce the peak shock transmitted to the operator's hand and wrist on each hammer strike compared to traditional hickory wood handles — composite handles flex slightly under impact to absorb energy that would otherwise be transmitted directly to the grip, reducing hand fatigue accumulation during sustained nailing that characterizes carpentry, framing, and general construction work. Unlike wood handles that can loosen at the head over time from moisture cycling, crack from overstrikes, and break from impact overload, the poly/fiberglass handle maintains dimensional stability across the full range of jobsite temperature and moisture conditions without loosening at the head or requiring periodic handle replacement.
The smooth face delivers clean, mark-free driving for finish work, trim installation, cabinetry, and any application where a milled face would leave impressions in the work surface that require additional filling and sanding. At 19 oz., this hammer provides sufficient driving force for standard finish nails, trim nails, brad nails driven through a nail set, and general-purpose fastening work in residential and commercial carpentry and remodeling. The curved claw geometry provides the mechanical leverage advantage for board pulling and prying tasks — nail extraction, form stripping, and the constant small demolition activities that are part of active construction and remodeling work throughout the project duration.
For tradespeople seeking a durable, low-maintenance hammer with composite handle benefits at a practical weight for finish and general construction work, the Milwaukee 48-22-9316 provides professional-grade quality in an everyday working tool.
Features
- Poly/fiberglass handle for inherent vibration dampening and weather resistance
- Composite handle maintains fit and stability without loosening or cracking over time
- Smooth face for clean, mark-free driving on finish materials and trim work
- Curved claw for nail extraction and board pulling with mechanical leverage
- 19 oz. head weight for finish nails, trim nails, and general construction fastening
Specifications
- Head Weight: 19 oz.
- Face: Smooth
- Claw: Curved
- Handle: Poly/Fiberglass Composite
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-9316 19 oz. Smooth Face Poly/Fiberglass Handle Hammer