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.
Roofing hammer axe.
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.
With the combination of titanium and fiberglass the hammer head weighs in at just 10 ounces.
This magnetic roofing hammer is designed for fast application of felt cap and roofing nails.
Roofing hammers and hatchets are specialized tools intended to help residential roofers cut shingles and drive nails into them.
Estwing carpenter s hatchet 13 half axe with smooth face shock reduction grip e3 2h 4 7 out of 5 stars 74.
It is usable with the left or the right hand.
This 17 ounce roofing hatchet is patent pending and includes the following.
Cut shingles with the hatchet end of a roofing hatchet also known as a roofing hammer.
Intertool carpenter s roofing hammer 1 3 lb 600g w fiberglass handle ht 0230 4 4 out of 5 stars 15.
The hammer is durable comfortable and also reduces vibration by almost 70.
This is one of the most striking and long lasting roofing tools that are available.
Workpro claw hammer 20 oz one piece forged with magnetic nail holder air cushion handle for antivibration.
Jc hammer magnetic roofing hatchet 16 oz.
The powerful shielded neodymium magnet is located right on the striking face.
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 model has a stationary screw gauge that can be set for 4 inch 5 inch or 5 5 8 inch exposure.
Both the gauge and the blade can be replaced.
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.
Ajc s roofing hatchet is made from heat treated drop forged carbon steel the finest carbon steel blade and the highest grade hickory handle for shock absorption.
Estwing manufactures nail hammers axes pry bars.
Head 2 inch blade.
This all steel top of the line hammer hatchet features the easy claw.
Ajc mag hatch magnetic faced roofing hatchet.