As you all know.. we wouldnt be fabricators without our trusty hammers. I am very picky with mine, they have to be well balanced and comfortable. I have bought 4 kobalt hammers of different sorts and gotta say they are really nice hammers and hold up to the best of brands, and are very affordable. I just bought a 2.5lb blacksmith style and within a few days has become my go to hammer
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Originally posted by weldonwelding View Postthey are really nice hammers and hold up to the best of brands,Bob Wright
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Originally posted by aametalmaster:310982Originally posted by weldonwelding View Postthey are really nice hammers and hold up to the best of brands,
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I just bought a set of ATD hammers, $46 to the house. I like how their forged heads have a collar under the head to protect the handles... I've used them for a week or so? they seem to be very nice hammers.
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Originally posted by aametalmaster View PostLet us know in 20 years how they held up I am still using my K Mart claw hammer i have had since '92. I loaned out my other claw hammer to my son that i used for the 10 years before that and he still has it...Bob
Most of mine are hand me downs.
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I wonder which of this guy's 12,000 hammers is his favorite?
Miller stuff:
Dialarc 250 (1974)
Syncrowave 250 (1992)
Spot welder (Dayton badged)
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These are the only hammers that I would buy. A little more pricy, but will last longer than me.
JIM
Owner Operator of JNT Mobile Welding & Repair LLC
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Originally posted by jpence38 View PostThese are the only hammers that I would buy. A little more pricy, but will last longer than me.
http://www.estwing.com/specialty_tools.php
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Take some advice from and old guy......Estwing and similar steel shank hammers are hard on your arm and wrist...When used daily over a period of years...They are a tough hammer and will last for years but the shock of hammering is transferred directly to the arm that is holding it...Wooden handles are much easier on the user...Your mileage may vary.....
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Originally posted by Precision View PostI love me some Estwing hammers.
Bayweld says that they transfer shock to your arm....If you are using a hammer and you can't feel the shock, there is something wrong. LOL.Last edited by Synchroman; 08-25-2013, 08:10 AM.Miller Syncrowave 200
Milermatic 252
Lincoln AC/DC "Tombstone"
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I agree with his point about shock transfer with a solid steel vs. wooden handle. BUT, I always end up hitting the handle on something and gouge it then one day I'll hit the sharts outta something and it will break and usually hit my shin. Since I'm lazy and don't like to shape new handles for my mur I stay with the estwings. Have the 16oz stacked leather,20 oz framer, 2lb engineer , ball peen and the chipping hammer. Have the camp axe too. Guess I'm an Estwing *****. ;-)
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Originally posted by bayweld View PostTake some advice from and old guy......Estwing and similar steel shank hammers are hard on your arm and wrist...When used daily over a period of years...They are a tough hammer and will last for years but the shock of hammering is transferred directly to the arm that is holding it...Wooden handles are much easier on the user...Your mileage may vary.....
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