I was a carpenter for 35+ years, and all I can say about hammers is: use whatever you want to. (You're going to anyway) If you're using a hammer that's too heavy (or with a steel handle) your elbow will send you messages about it a few years down the road.
1 year ago | 9
Don't get it twisted, 20 dollar estwing does the same thing, there once was a saying, something about how the wand doesn't do shit unless ur a wizard
1 year ago (edited) | 35
I worked in window and door installation from ~2012 to 2017. A lot of it was basement window demo with glassblock install and sliding glass doors. I'd gone through several of the framing and demo hammers available at Lowe's and Home Depot during that time frame. I have broken every wooden handled framing hammer available. I tried a few Estwings and they were alright. I finally picked up a 21oz HART framing hammer. I'm sure there are better hammers out there, but this one has lasted, I still have it and use it regularly. It put up with levels of abuse that destroyed other hammers. The handle is very comfortable and lowered the amount of hand and wrist fatigue, and it was heavy enough to be my primary demo tool.
1 year ago | 0
Usually when a guy shows up on a job site with a 300 dollar hammer. We put a broom in his hand. 😂
1 year ago | 1
My old no name 16 oz with a hickory handle has never failed me both in service and in the wallet.
1 year ago | 4
I used a 20 ounce with a good wooden handle, good balance and grip…. 40 years as a carpenter….. QUIT OVERTHINKING IT…………. I was building houses before some of you were BORN…..
1 year ago | 1
Vaughan VW20 with a custom fiberglass axe handle. Douglas knockoff that I can beat
1 year ago | 1
Pliers for a wrench, wrench for a hammer, hammer does everything else.
1 year ago | 0
Had a stiletto ruger and it was okay but recently I was in the orange box and picked up a 22oz dewalt rip and it's been phenomenal believe it or not..it was a little long when I first started using it but once I got adjusted it felt incredible in my hand and I've notice little to no fatigue when working
1 year ago | 1
Craftsman California framer back then, now a 23oz Vaughn California framer
1 year ago | 0
I answered Martinez but honestly I've never tried any of those 3. I've been doing a lot of research on them lately thinking to buy one and I keep landing on Martinez. I really like that you can use the hole to pry on a cat paw. Also switching out the whole head and custom colors. Having cool tools makes working with them a little more enjoyable. The price though 😬
1 year ago (edited) | 0
Blue Ridge Construction
Which hammer is best?
1 year ago | [YT] | 21