Dalluge

Dalluge hammers and DA Bar tools cover driving nails and pulling work apart for professionals and skilled tradespeople. The range also includes replacement handles when you’re repairing a hammer you already use. Choose by the work: driving, removal or handle repair.

Dalluge is a hand-tool brand identified as DALLUGE Tools Inc. MARSHALLTOWN owns the brand through its purchase of VAUGHAN & BUSHNELL Manufacturing Co. assets. Dalluge is known for decking and framing hammers and its DA Bar family of pullers, scrapers and pry bars.

Framing hammers and swing control

Dalluge points to the weight of the hammer head relative to the handle as a factor in balance and striking power. That relationship affects how the hammer feels through the swing. Choose for control.

More head weight takes more effort to start and stop. For repeated driving, pay attention to how naturally the head follows your hand and how comfortably you can stop it. You want the face landing square without having to steer every blow.

DA Bar tools for removal work

Dalluge makes dedicated pulling and prying tools: the DA Bar family includes pullers, scrapers and pry bars. Use the hammer claw for ordinary nail pulling and a pulling or prying tool for stubborn removal work. Forcing a hammer sideways puts strain on the handle and its connection to the head.

When you’re saving a board, put a scrap block under the tool’s bearing point to spread the pressure. Work the board loose a little at a time near each fastener; pulling hard from one end can split it around nails that are still holding.

For scraping, match the edge to the material you’re removing and the surface you’re keeping. On a surface that needs to stay presentable, start in an inconspicuous spot with a shallow angle.

Replacement handles need a specific match

Dalluge’s catalog includes replacement handles. Choose one matched to your particular hammer, including the fit where the handle meets the head. Identify the hammer before choosing the replacement.

Dalluge tool range

Line	Tools included
Framing hammers	Hammers for framing work
DA Bar	Pullers, scrapers and pry bars
Replacement handles	Hammer handles; confirm compatibility with the existing hammer

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose a Dalluge framing hammer?

With a Dalluge framing hammer, pay attention to the balance between the head and handle. Head weight alone won’t tell you how controllable the swing feels. If you’re correcting your aim on every blow, more striking power won’t make up for it.

Can I get a replacement handle for my Dalluge hammer?

Dalluge’s range includes replacement handles, but you need a match for your particular hammer. The brand name alone doesn’t establish compatibility. Identify the correct replacement before removing the old handle.

What is a Dalluge DA Bar used for?

The Dalluge DA Bar family includes pullers, scrapers and pry bars. It’s a family of tools, so you shouldn’t assume every tool bearing that name handles all three jobs.

Are Dalluge and Vaughan the same company?

Dalluge and Vaughan are separate brands connected through MARSHALLTOWN’s purchase of VAUGHAN & BUSHNELL Manufacturing Co. assets, which included DALLUGE Tools Inc. That ownership connection doesn’t establish that replacement handles are interchangeable between the brands.