Ingco Forged Steel Magnetic Toenail Hammer 560g

The Ingco HCH81020L is a 20oz (560g) forged steel toenail hammer with a magnetic nail function that holds the nail on the striking face, so you can start a nail one handed in tight spots. The innovated overall drop-forged head and heat treatment give it a heavy duty striking face and long life, and the three colour handle is shaped for a comfortable, secure grip.

Key Features

• Magnetic nail function holds the nail on the face for one handed starting
• Innovated overall drop-forged hammer head for strength
• Heat treatment for a durable, long life striking face
• Heavy duty hammer head designed for framing and fixing work
• Three colour handle for a comfortable, secure grip
• 355mm overall length for good reach and swing

Specifications

• Model: HCH81020L
• Head weight: 20oz / 560g
• Overall length: 355mm
• Head: drop-forged, heat treated
• Magnetic nail function: yes
• Type: toenail hammer

Applications

• Starting nails one handed in tight and awkward spots
• Framing, formwork and general fixing work
• Toenailing and angled nailing
• Trade and heavy DIY hammering

What You Need To Complete The Job

Keep a hammer holder on your belt so the hammer is always in reach, and use the Ingco 8oz claw hammer for lighter work. Browse the full General Hand Tools range for more hammers and striking tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a toenail hammer?

A toenail hammer is a hammer with a magnetic face and often a lighter, longer head profile, designed for starting nails in positions where you cannot hold the nail with your other hand. It is used for framing, fixing and any job where you need to drive a nail at an angle or in a tight spot.

How does the magnetic nail function work?

The striking face is magnetised, so a steel nail stays clipped to the face when you rest it on the wood. You position the hammer with the nail on the spot, take one clean swing to set the point, then drive the nail home with normal swings. It saves your fingers and lets you work one handed.

Is this hammer suitable for framing?

Yes. The 20oz (560g) drop-forged head gives the weight needed for framing and fixing work, and the 355mm handle gives a good swing. The heat treated striking face is built to take regular use on steel nails without chipping.

What does the magnetic face do on a hammer?

The magnetic striking face holds a steel nail on the hammer head, so you can rest the nail on the work and start it with one swing without holding it with your other hand. That is the key feature for one handed nailing in tight spots, and it makes the tool safer to use when your free hand is needed to hold the work.