Eurotec carpenter’s hammer The carpenter’s hammer is used primarily in timber-frame construction but also in formwork. One side of the hammer is for driving in nails, and the other has a claw with an extended point on one side. The surface of the hammer face is ribbed in order to prevent it slipping off the nail heads. The Eurotec carpenter’s hammer is fitted with a magnetic nail holder so that nails can be inserted easily overhead, in hard-to-reach locations, or in locations that can't be reached with both hands. The nails are placed on the hammer face, where they are held in position by the magnet and can then be hammered in. The claw of the hammer is excellently suited to pulling out nails, and the point is ideal for moving and aligning heavy timbers, e.g. rafters and purlins.