{"product_id":"8-lbs-df-sledge-hammer-16-in-wooden-handle","title":"8 lbs. DF Sledge Hammer; 16 in. Wooden Handle","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 lbs. double-face sledge hammer with 16 in. hickory handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged tool steel head, \u003cb\u003eMade in USA,\u003c\/b\u003e with clear lacquer to deter rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking face is precision machined with proper radius and chamfer (bevel), providing safer performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeat treated \u003c\/b\u003eafter machining for increased depth of hardness. (Turning after hardening looks more attractive (on competitor’s tools) but leaves less depth.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treatment produces \u003cb\u003efine grain structure\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eRc 45-60 (Rockwell)\u003c\/b\u003e for safety \u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eand\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 in American-made hickory handle, kiln dried before turning. Eye section is then dried below 10% moisture content prior to assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle is hydraulically inserted into head and secured with a serrated aluminum wedge, providing a very secure mechanical bond. Approximately 1\/2 in. to 1 in. of length is removed during assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Council Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47688485830882,"sku":"CO-PR80016","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/1314\/9666\/files\/pr80016.jpg?v=1776104389","url":"https:\/\/www.karaco.com\/products\/8-lbs-df-sledge-hammer-16-in-wooden-handle","provider":"Kara Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}