Need A Good Hammer

I like getting hammers Bruise. I usually get them from pawn shops when I'm picking up my used files. I especially like rehandling old rusty ones. My father in law got me one of those Tim Taylor ones, I thought it would suck. Not so, use it all the time now. They say Hickory handles reduce the shock, and that all metal ones are the worst for shock. YMMV. I use a lot of em.
 
I bought my Estwing a bit over 40 years ago.

When it breaks, I will probably buy another one.
 
i'm a vaughan man myself. 26 oz framing hammer on it's 3rd handle. wood of course. been a great tool. later, ahgar
estwing is also bulletproof.
 
maury said:
I bought my Estwing a bit over 40 years ago.

When it breaks, I will probably buy another one.
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maury, if you aren't a writer for the advertising industry you should be. That's about the best endorsement for a product I have ever read. :)
 
All I used were Rips on the job. Claws were a hassle when your ripping out 35 windows in a 3story in Brooklyn. We had 1 day, 2 max but rare. 3guys. That includes capping and sealing of course. I miss that stuff. That reminds me of Channel Lock brand. They make excellent tools. Not sure about hammers though.
 
I cant beleive there are 27 replies to this but we are nuts I guess.

My take on any handtools of this type is to go with wood that has an oil finish. The rubber stuff feels great for a while until it starts causing blisters because of the friction.
 
I was in the Carpenters union for 20some years. I would say I have about 20some hammers. The rip claw is made for rough framing and demo work. The curved claw is made for finish work. The curvature lends inself to removing nails. I personally love the feel of a good wood handle. When you get a brand new woodie take some very fine steel wool, rough up the wood and apply a generous coating of car wax. Walk away for 24 hrs then buff it out by hand. It will last a looong time. Even though I like wood, metal is the most durable. You cannot beat an Estwing. They are like a Busse knive. However if you get a good Craftsman from Sears, and break an ear off, you can take it back for a new one for life. Your choice. Just my 5 cents worth.
 
Dang, this thread got me to think about the leather-handled Estwing I always wanted but could never find around town. Did some Google shopping and bingo, I have one on the way. That'll make #4.
 
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