Garland Manufacturing Split Head Hammers 35002 Sourcing
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AI-generated imageA Garland split-head hammer is a hammer body whose head splits into upper and lower jaws that clamp around interchangeable striking faces, letting one hammer body do the work of five or six different single-material hammers just by swapping the face material. The 35002 is the bare split-head casting itself — sold with no faces included — designed for the buyer to select and install whichever face material (rawhide, urethane, nylon, or Garland's proprietary Gar-Dur plastic) suits the specific job.
Refractory installers, foundry workers, die setters, and electric motor/propeller repair technicians rely on Garland split-head hammers wherever a striking surface needs to protect the work material from damage — installing and demolishing coke oven and blast furnace refractory brick (firebrick) is the application Garland's BASA hammer line is best known for, alongside die moving/positioning, electric motor repair, and propeller repair work. An expanded wedge permanently secures the split-head casting to the handle, while a roll pin through the casting and handle adds extra holding power, and the jaw-clamping nut can be loosened with a pipe wrench or crescent wrench to swap faces in the field.
Common configuration for the 35002: 1-1/2" face diameter, 1-3/4 lb head weight, 14" natural solid hickory wood handle, double-face split-head design, no faces included (faces ordered separately and sized to match), and compatibility with Garland's full face material lineup — Rawhide (21001-5 series), Nylon (22001-5 series), Urethane (23001-5 series), and Gar-Dur Plastic (24001-5 series) — as well as same-size split-head faces from other manufacturers including Thor and Halder. The broader Garland split-head size range spans 1-1/4" to 2-3/4" face diameters (models 35001 through 35005), with a 36" handle upgrade available on the largest size.
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Die positioning, smaller assembly tasks, and precision striking where a lighter head offers better control. The 1-1/2" 35002 dominates here.
Standard refractory brick installation, foundry, and general industrial striking needs. Mid-range 1-3/4"-2" sizes (35003/35004) dominate here.
Heavier demolition and installation tasks needing maximum striking force from this hammer class.
Garland Manufacturing's split-head (BASA) hammer line spans five body sizes plus a full range of interchangeable face materials, all made in the USA. Here's how to navigate the range without a 40-tab browser session.
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The lighter-duty precision workhorse. 1-1/2" face diameter, 1-3/4 lb head weight, 14" hickory handle. Expanded wedge and roll pin secure the casting to the handle; jaw nut loosens with a pipe or crescent wrench for field face changes. Faces sold separately.
Search 35002 Series →Same interchangeable-face design and hickory handle construction as the 35002, scaled up to 1-3/4" (2-1/2 lb) or 2" (3-1/2 lb) face diameter for standard refractory and foundry striking work.
Search 35003/35004 Series →The full interchangeable face lineup compatible with all Garland split-head hammer bodies: Rawhide (21001-5), Nylon (22001-5), Urethane (23001-5), and Garland's proprietary Gar-Dur Plastic (24001-5), sized to match each hammer body's diameter.
Search 21001-5/22001-5/23001-5/24001-5 Series →Use this table as a decision shortcut. Ask ChatMRO for the exact part once you know which row fits your spec.
| Model | Face Diameter | Head Weight | Best For | Handle Length | Faces Included | ChatMRO Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garland 35002 | 1-1/2" | 1-3/4 lb | Lighter precision work, die positioning | 14" | None (separate) | Best for the lightest, most controlled striking in this class |
| Garland 35003 | 1-3/4" | 2-1/2 lb | General refractory and foundry striking | 14" | None (separate) | Good middle-ground size for standard industrial use |
| Garland 35004 | 2" | 3-1/2 lb | Standard refractory brick installation/demolition | 14" | None (separate) | Most common choice for coke oven/blast furnace refractory work |
| Garland 35005 | 2-3/4" | 5-1/4 lb | Heavy demolition, large refractory brick work | 14" | None (separate) | Go-to for the heaviest striking tasks in this hammer class |
| Garland 35005L | 2-3/4" | 5-1/4 lb | Heavy demolition needing extra reach/leverage | 36" | None (separate) | Use when the longer handle's added leverage is beneficial |
| Generic Import Split-Head Hammer | Variable | Variable | Budget, occasional light use | Variable | Variable | Verify jaw-clamp security and hickory handle quality before daily industrial use |
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Whether you're a refractory installer equipping a crew, or an electric motor repair shop needing a soft-face striking tool — use this framework before you procure.
Match the hammer body size (1-1/2" through 2-3/4") to your typical striking task — lighter tasks like die positioning suit smaller/lighter heads, while heavy refractory demolition suits the largest 2-3/4" size.
The 35002 and other split-head bodies in this series ship with no faces included — confirm you're separately ordering the correct diameter faces (e.g., 21002 rawhide, 24002 Gar-Dur plastic) to match your chosen body.
Rawhide, nylon, urethane, and Gar-Dur plastic each have different hardness and durability characteristics — select based on what best protects your specific work material (firebrick, dies, metal components) from damage.
Standard bodies use a 14" hickory handle; the largest 2-3/4" size is also available with a 36" handle upgrade for additional leverage in demolition-scale work.
Faces are the wear item in this system and are designed to be swapped as they degrade — confirm ongoing availability of your chosen face material and size before standardizing on it.
Models like the 35002 are sold as the bare split-head casting with no faces — confirm you're placing a separate order for the correct diameter and material faces. Search by function on ChatMRO — the AI surfaces exact matches AND the correct face accessories for your chosen body.
Faces are sized specifically to match each body diameter (1-1/2", 1-3/4", 2", 2-3/4") — ordering the wrong size face won't seat correctly in the jaws.
Rawhide, nylon, urethane, and Gar-Dur plastic wear differently depending on what they're striking — if you're seeing unexpectedly fast face wear, reconsider material choice for your specific application.
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No — the 35002 is the bare split-head hammer body/casting only, with no faces included; faces are purchased separately and must be sized to match the 1-1/2" diameter of this specific body. Search both the body and compatible faces on ChatMRO to compare pricing and availability instantly.
Garland offers four interchangeable face materials for its split-head hammer line: Rawhide, Nylon, Urethane, and Garland's proprietary Gar-Dur Plastic — each suited to different striking surfaces and durability needs. ChatMRO can surface all four face material options from a single description search.
The jaw-clamping nut below the head can be loosened using a pipe wrench or crescent wrench, which releases the upper and lower jaws so the current face can be removed and a new one inserted before retightening the nut. ChatMRO provides access to manufacturer face-changing instructions directly from search results.
Garland split-head (BASA) hammers are best known as a leading choice for installing and demolishing refractory brick (firebrick) in coke ovens and blast furnaces, and are also used for die moving/positioning, electric motor repair, propeller repair, and general foundry, woodworking, and metalworking tasks. If you're unsure which size or face material fits your specific job, describe your application to ChatMRO and get an AI recommendation in seconds.
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Garland Manufacturing split-head hammers, including the 1-1/2" 35002 body, are among the most trusted interchangeable-face striking tools for refractory brick installation and demolition, foundry work, die positioning, and electric motor/propeller repair. Garland's BASA hammer line commands significant market presence as a leading refractory hammer choice for decades, with a design that lets one hammer body serve five or six different striking roles simply by swapping between rawhide, nylon, urethane, and Gar-Dur plastic faces. Procurement professionals and industrial maintenance teams in India, Southeast Asia, and North America regularly source Garland split-head hammers for coke oven and blast furnace refractory work, foundry operations, and general soft-face striking needs.
ChatMRO simplifies this procurement process by providing AI-powered natural language search across a catalogue of 30 million+ indexed industrial parts. Buyers no longer need to memorize model codes or navigate multi-level filter trees to find the right hammer. A simple description of the face material, face diameter, or striking task is sufficient to surface the correct Garland product alongside cross-brand alternatives and real-time pricing. Crews needing a lineman's or finishing hammer instead of a soft-face striking tool can compare options in the Klein Tools lineman's milled-face hammer guide.
