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Post by nfalls116 on Apr 29, 2020 18:12:33 GMT -5
What’s your favorite hammer and why? Brands and styles.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Apr 29, 2020 18:13:32 GMT -5
I prefer a hammer toe.
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Post by gumbootbill on Apr 29, 2020 18:29:43 GMT -5
Depends on the job. construction framing hammer, for trapping short handle sledge, when I can't fix something with a wrench or pliers or a screwdriver 12 pound sledge.
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 29, 2020 18:33:09 GMT -5
Depends on the job. construction framing hammer, for trapping short handle sledge, when I can't fix something with a wrench or pliers or a screwdriver 12 pound sledge. Yep.. don’t force it. Get a bigger hammer. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 29, 2020 18:33:56 GMT -5
Jack..
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Post by greghopper on Apr 29, 2020 18:37:50 GMT -5
MC ... 😊
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Post by beermaker on Apr 29, 2020 18:49:10 GMT -5
I've got the 16oz Bluegrass w/fiberglass handle that my dad used to build their house in the 60's. It hung around the house until I started as a construction laborer in 1991 and I've kept it since. That includes two years at Vincennes and 2.5 at IU for hanging posters and who knows what else that shall never be mentioned. I lost it for about six months, but found it in the bushes at the L.J. Silver's in Jasper. I helped build the wrong-side drive thru that, I think, has since been demolished. I came home from college for Christmas and went looking for it. I found it and cleaned it off with some WD and a wire brush. It now hangs in my garage and does not leave the property. One of the very few things that hold sentimental value to me.
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Post by medic22 on Apr 29, 2020 18:57:02 GMT -5
Estwing
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Post by nfalls116 on Apr 29, 2020 19:05:18 GMT -5
 And you wonder why you made the enemy list 😁 |
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Post by treetop on Apr 29, 2020 19:13:34 GMT -5
It’s got a air hose hooked to it 😀 or a cartage in the handle if you have never used a airless nailer you don’t know how sweet they are especially a trim nailer
I have a 20 oz for framing and a 16 for lite work both are old maybe 30 plus years and both are eastwing I don’t know if they even are made anymore both seem to have the right length of handle and blance for me
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Post by salt on Apr 29, 2020 19:59:19 GMT -5
Greg The Hammer Valentine
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Post by scrub-buster on Apr 29, 2020 21:25:45 GMT -5
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Post by esshup on Apr 29, 2020 21:35:04 GMT -5
If you learn to use a waffle face hammer for trim work you quickly learn hammer control.
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Post by scrub-buster on Apr 29, 2020 21:36:48 GMT -5
I've swung a 4 lb mini sledge a few thousand times over the last few years splitting logs. Now that I have my forge up and running I'll probably swing it a few more times.
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Post by saltydog on Apr 30, 2020 5:22:16 GMT -5
I use a Estwing 16 oz and a 20oz rip claw when I use one, along with several other brands (older and newer )
But if I was a carpenter I would have one the Martinez Hammers. Sorry work computer will not let me copy and paste or I would post pics of them.
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Post by stevein on Apr 30, 2020 9:12:09 GMT -5
The Hammer on one of my Marlins.
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Post by steiny on Apr 30, 2020 9:17:52 GMT -5
Used to make my living with tools and my preferred hammer for general carpentry work has always been a wood handled 16oz, curved claw Bluegrass or Stanley. I think the wood handle is just a little easier on the hands.
If doing heavy framing, need to step up to a 20oz hammer, but most serious framing work these days is now done with nail guns. The Estwing straight claw types are good for concrete form work, digging under forms, setting pins, etc. but in event of an accident, the sharp steel edge of an Estwing handle can badly injure a hand or finger.
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Post by nfalls116 on May 7, 2020 5:46:52 GMT -5
Good to hear y’all’s opinions
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Post by omegahunter on May 7, 2020 8:40:25 GMT -5
Favorite is Grandpa's old wood handled Craftsman straight claw, just for sentimental reasons.
I have hammers scattered everywhere: both sheds, downstairs, garage, tool closet, reloading room, ... most are either roadside treasures (found) or Harbor Freight cheapo's.
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Post by mgderf on May 7, 2020 18:25:09 GMT -5
I use a hammer almost every day.
I much prefer an all steel hammer, that is, a one-piece head and shaft (handle), and I use a smooth faced hammer.
I've actually found a very nice Vaughn brand straight claw 22oz framing hammer that has a nail-set groove in the head with a magnet in the set groove.
Set a nail in the groove and the magnet holds it in place.
Really nice for reaching out from a ladder or scaffolding to start a nail with only on hand.
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