dieselsmoke1
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Need a new saw anyway. Maybe time to buy a worm and MAKE myself use it awhile. See if it will grow on me.
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dieselsmoke1
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Even my hammer is lighter, it's titanium. Rat... )</font>
Who makes a good hammer now? Not had a "good" hammer with sharp claws and a good balanced feel since someone ripped off my 14oz red-handled plumb. New plumbs just ain't the same.
Who makes a good hammer now? Not had a "good" hammer with sharp claws and a good balanced feel since someone ripped off my 14oz red-handled plumb. New plumbs just ain't the same.
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There are a bunch of great hammers out there. I think balance is a personal issue and I agree about the Plumbs, certainly a great hammer in their days. I have a Stilletto. Douglas, Vaughn and Hart as well as many others make a good hammer. Many are California framers. That means a stub nose. I like the wood handle with the curve. For form work I use my old True Temper Rocket. Industructable beast. Depending on what your doing will determine hammer style. The titanium is great for everday work but lacks the heft for wall framing/aligning. The wood Stiletto is pricey at $69.00 but worth it for my arm and elbows sake. They have a Titanium handle that comes in close to $200. I use my titanium wood handle for overhead nailing exclusively as well as wall blocking and some framing.
I've dabbled with hammers like the Death Stick and while they are fine, really don't offer much difference from the hammers of the 70's and 80's. A bit to heavy for my liking. I prefer 16 to 22 oz. titanium. The new titaniums come with replaceable heads. They are pricey but if you swing it everyday, your worth it. If you don't have a curved handle, try one for a while. I find I can relax my grip tremendously over the straight handle. If you don't like it, once it breaks you can always go back to straight. Rat...
I've dabbled with hammers like the Death Stick and while they are fine, really don't offer much difference from the hammers of the 70's and 80's. A bit to heavy for my liking. I prefer 16 to 22 oz. titanium. The new titaniums come with replaceable heads. They are pricey but if you swing it everyday, your worth it. If you don't have a curved handle, try one for a while. I find I can relax my grip tremendously over the straight handle. If you don't like it, once it breaks you can always go back to straight. Rat...
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You talking about the silver one that you can store the bits in the handle?
Had my Dad's. Got away from me. Can't seem to find it.
Still have the brace and bits.
And, the Stanley push screwdrivers. Long suckers they are. Better make sure the screw will start or the driver will scar the surface.
Had my Dad's. Got away from me. Can't seem to find it.
Still have the brace and bits.
And, the Stanley push screwdrivers. Long suckers they are. Better make sure the screw will start or the driver will scar the surface.
PineRidge
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Al,
I have owned a Makita for 7 years and it still runs strong. The batteries need to be replaced once they start to build a memory but I figure this thing is good for another few years with no sweat. The best part about it is the color <font color="blue"> BLUE ! </font> /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Mike
I have owned a Makita for 7 years and it still runs strong. The batteries need to be replaced once they start to build a memory but I figure this thing is good for another few years with no sweat. The best part about it is the color <font color="blue"> BLUE ! </font> /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Mike
