Carpenter's hammer Solid Vaughan Carpenter's hammer Vaughan with solid steel shaft and patented recoil damping in the form of a patented molded hickory and rubber plug - SHOCK-BLOK in the head which together with the air cushions in the handle very effectively reduces vibrations in the hand and arm to a minimum. The high strength T-shaped construction of the grip part reduces the weight of the handle to achieve better balance. Non-slip ergonomically designed handle with air cushions for the best possible grip and feel. The vibration waves generated when the hammer hits the nail head are transmitted to the SHOCK-BLOK plug where they are damped by the specially designed rubber and wood insert. The few vibration waves that remain in the shaft are absorbed by the air cushion grip in the handle. Meets the requirements of ISO9002 / EN29002 / BS5750Pt2.