This product is a 400 mm replacement hammer shaft and wedge set designed to renew worn or broken hammer handles and restore safe striking performance. It is intended primarily for use with hand-held striking tools where a short, robust shaft is required — for example club hammers, joiners’ hammers and general workshop striking tools.

The shaft is manufactured from selected hickory, a tough hardwood chosen for its straight grain and proven shock-absorption properties. The timber is kiln-dried to a nominal moisture content to reduce movement in service, shaped to an oval/tapered profile to fit standard hammer heads and given a smooth lacquered finish to resist oil and surface moisture. The supplied wedge is mild steel, pressed to a close fit and zinc plated to improve corrosion resistance (zinc plating applied to recognised electroplating standards such as ISO 2081). There are no threaded connections or drive profiles on the shaft itself; the head is retained by the tapered fit and the steel wedge, as is standard for traditional hammer assembly.

Typical applications include site maintenance, carpentry, joinery, metal fabrication shops and general industrial repair where a compact, robust striking tool is used. Tradespeople replacing damaged handles on club or lump hammers will find this 400 mm shaft suitable for confined working areas or for hammers that require a short reach. The natural elasticity of hickory reduces transmitted vibration compared with brittle composite alternatives and helps protect both user and fastener.

Key benefits are a material choice that balances strength and shock absorption, a corrosion-resistant wedge that prolongs service life, and a standard tapered profile that offers compatibility with most hammer heads designed for short shafts. The shaft is graded to first-quality selection standards for straightness and grain, delivering predictable strength and reduced risk of splitting when correctly fitted.

Duchy Fasteners stocks this item under Draper Tools Group D (DR31153) and supplies the hammer shaft and wedge as a single unit. Available sizes and pack quantities vary; please check our current stock listing for 400 mm lengths and bulk or single-pack options.