(Part 2) Best claw hammers according to redditors
We found 120 Reddit comments discussing the best claw hammers. We ranked the 73 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Tools-Wood-Handle-Hammer/dp/B00DF3KVAS
Here's my high capacity assault hammer.
Consider looking into these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0714K1XJ8/
Comes in a 20-pack, so when some of them go down to mid-season injury or get thrown out, you still have 11 pieces left. And when your neighbor borrows one, you don't mind if you don't get it right back.
I've heard good things about Martinez hammers. What do you think? They are not cheap...
You might try Estwing's new design that is supposed to achieve the same or better feel at a somewhat lower cost. $100 at home depot or $110 on amazon. I have no opinion on which is better but would find it interesting to try them side-by-side.
https://www.amazon.com/Estwing-All-Pro-Aircraft-Aluminum-Framing/dp/B01LWOX1Z9/
Hmm...most useful things for $300. I would recommend Lowe's/Home Depot, but since you're limited to Amazon....
There's lots of other stuff, but my mind has drawn a blank right now.
I've dealt with those before. You need this special tool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0725WK4MS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IlgKzbSWVVK0V
This universal adapter is your best option for these dead phones.
16 oz Fiber Glass Claw Hammer Heavy Duty Construction Shock Resistant Rubberized Non Slip Handle for Contractors, General Laborers, Repair Men, Automotive Mechanics, Household Maintenance by BASTEX https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS1KOEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1oO7CbZ4AEQVQ
I would start simple and work my way up. First thing I ever built was a bird house as a kid. I grew up building theater sets. And now I build about anything I set my mind to.
My tool box is huge due to other activities but last time I did a solely wood based project my tool box would have been something like this:
(I apologize if I am saying things you already know, I wrote the fallowing as if the reader has no tool knowledge)
20-oz hammer
>a heavy hammer is always good for driving nails, making bolts fit and generally hitting things as needed. I carry a 20-OZ husky.
Utility Knife
>Utility Knifes are much different then regular knifes, I prefer these retractable's over folders, but that is probably just because it is what I grew up with.
pliers and a wrench
Ratchet set
>Ratchet Sets are nice to have but not necessarily a "Must have" Ratchets make the job of a wrench and pliers easier.
Power Drill
>Linked is the drill I own. This charger will put the battery 0-30% in 10 min and fully charge from dead in 30 min.
>You can also also buy saw and sander attachments for the drill along with many others. I have the jigsaw and the sander and the jigsaw gets tons of use.
Drill Bit Set
>the set linked will let you do just about anything you may need to do with a drill. Drill holes, drive screws, ext.
This list as it stands is $270. I think you will find that as you do projects and continue to learn your tool collection will expand. Tools like air guns/compressors, table saws, miter saws, circular saws, drill presses, ext. are all useful in time, but slightly more expensive... and large..
TD;DR: Really the answer is simply this: You shouldn't buy tools then go looking for a project. Find a project you want to do, then find the tools to do the job.
Good question, and it pains me a bit that I have a small box of unused tools that were purchased when I began. I'm sure I missed a few things, but here you go:
If links weren't provided then I already had the item.
> I believe they're defunct.
I think it was offered recently enough that they sold them on Amazon, although it looks like Amazon doesn't still offer them.
https://www.amazon.com/Douglas-Tool-DFR20S-16CX-20-Ounce-Framing/dp/B00008BFRI
EDIT: Looks like the design was bought, and is marketed, by Vaughan
https://www.amazon.com/Vaughan-VW20-Douglas-Pattern-straight/dp/B01EO1FHEO
I've got one of those as the backup hammer in my work truck, but in the 12oz variety.
I usually carry one of these though. Much more comfoftable to me, since I like a heavier hammer.
Longer nose is a "electrician hammer" it's so you can get into the back of deep boxes. I've never owned one, I actually love my cheap Kobalt hammer with the curved handle, used to be able to catch them on sale for around 15$.
You are right about it being mild steel, but it's not "just" mild steel, which is what I was sloppily saying. Sorry for the lack of clarity and I appreciate your point. This steel has roughly twice the yield strength of mild steel (50ksi vs 25ksi) and it is noticeably more resistant to the hammer.
Lots of my initial impressions of it were formed while the air temps were pretty cold, so my heats didn't last long, and it isn't as bad now, with temps in the 60-80F range, as it was in the 30-40F range. Not a surprise, really, but very interesting to experience those differences through hitting it. It's one thing to read something in a book and another to feel it.
My lightweight anvil definitely makes a difference. I was getting frustrated with this specific metal and started staging up to heavier hammers and was working for a while before I realized it felt like the anvil was bowing under my heavy hits. I don't think it was, it just felt like that, because I'd exceeded the hammer/anvil weight ratio and the efficiency of the energy return was dropping off as I hit it harder, which was functionally making it move less. I dropped hammer weights and the movement per hit went up.
The 900g Swedish pattern hammer is what I've been doing most of my smithing with, but I love my new little rounding hammer. It does make a noticeable difference in fullering and it's actually a touch lighter than the 900g (1.984 lb vs 1.75 lb) but I like the mass being close to the handle. [Here's](Anvil Brand 1-3/4 Lb. Rounding Hammer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012ECOOGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_M2UezbR2P2G19) the rounding hammer I got. I might get a heavier rounding hammer once I try the new anvil. So excited!
This is the one I use, and I really like it. Seems to be holding up pretty well.
https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Tools-HD54017-Utility-Pouch/dp/B00KX3BYFO
Of course it comes in green
http://www.amazon.com/United-Cutlery-UC2987-Apocalypse-Survival/dp/B00CDCYW1Q/ref=pd_sim_hi_34?ie=UTF8&refRID=1PWS5E2FJMBD7YCBE3F5
On the amazon in a few places. One Two Three. Just google 6-in-1 hammer on amazon and you'll find them.
Probably on ebay too.
Enjoy your brassy hands.
Before y'all get out the hammers, nails, and crosses for the crucifixion, at least read the rebuttal. Often things are more complicated than they seem, I don't think this an exception to the rule.
https://www.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/7yy2f5/regarding_recent_information/
I’ve got pencils and that very same tape measure.
Looking at this hammer: Stanley STHT51246 20-Ounce Steel Hammer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5A1VVG/
And this speed square (figure the combination square may come in handy later, only a couple dollars extra): Swanson Tool S0101CB Speed Square Layout Tool with Blue Book and Combination Square Value Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SOVRPXW/
And tool belt:
Bucket Boss 50200 Builders Rig https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GK4TZ2E/
And cats paw: Estwing Nail Puller - 12" Double-Ended Pry Bar with Straight & Wedge Claw End - DEP12 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015YPJMY/
See any problem with these for starting off?
Done, done and done. I just tried this hammer on the bottom of a cast iron skillet with my 1948 quarter. I think I might be too weak to do this... :\