After all these years

[guybo]

After trying to persuade a piece of stap on my ztr, this happened.20 plus years,back to the snap on van  [big grin] Yes I know the other end is ...

 

[leakyroof]

They DO age. I had to proactively replace a large Dead Blow Hammer due to the body cracking near the head. I didn't want it to come flying off when in use, so I swapped it for a new one. It lasted like 25 years, so I wasn't upset. I think Snap-on even warrantied it.  [scratch chin] [scratch chin]

 

[guybo]

Hi, it aged very well, however the trucks are no longer giving out location unless they frequent your business,(it's a new world) corporation handled the warranty. 7 to 10 days  [smile]

 

[leakyroof]

Hi, it aged very well, however the trucks are no longer giving out location unless they frequent your business,(it's a new world) corporation handled the warranty. 7 to 10 days  [smile]

  I've done mail-in of warranty tools when we didn't have that particular Tool truck/Brand visiting the Shop. In person truck is easier, but Mail -In works too. We're back to having Mac, Matco, Snap-On weekly, only missing Cornwell, which I had at my last job, but was up and down with keeping Mac Tool and Matco Tool guys on the route at my old place. They'd start, then quit a year or two later, or , been there for years then took another job out of the Tool Business , looking for a change.

 

[Cheese]

They DO age. I had to proactively replace a large Dead Blow Hammer due to the body cracking near the head.

This post is timely.  [big grin]

Just recently one of my "Bessey Big Orange" hammers bit the dust, it was about 15+ years old. It surprised me because the head is made from urethane.

One sharp whack and half of the head cracked and after the 2nd whack the only thing left was the handle.  [sad]. I guess they aren't quite as "indestructible" as this Bessey ad suggests.

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[rvieceli]

[member=44099]Cheese[/member] I'm a big fan of dead blow hammers and actually have too many examples.  [eek]

for the all in one molded urethane variety, I like Trusty Cook. Nice product and made in the USA.

https://www.trustycook.com/dead-blow-hammers/

I am also fond of the Halder varieties as well for the handle and head variety with replaceable faces. My son has this one for a heavy banger.
https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...et/3026-26/p-60300669230-c-9143.htm?exp=false
https://www.halderusa.com/product-content/hand-tools

Zoro has a nice selection and looks like they are eligible for coupons.
https://www.zoro.com/search?q=halder

Ron

 

[mike_aa]

Another vote for Trusty Cook!

A number of years ago I got a batch from their discounted blemished site and even found some in the "right" color. Most have had light use, but I used the two larger sledge like versions on steel wedges to split some wood with no adverse affects.

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Mike A.

I forgot to mention that Lee Valley also stocks some.https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/tools/trusty-cook-dead-blow-hammers

 

[smorgasbord]

Heh, 3 years ago this TrustyCook was $11 cheaper:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D955972

 

[guybo]

Hi, most of my dead blows are shot filled, found they provided a better shock load effect. i.e. to loosen or seat.

 

[leakyroof]

They DO age. I had to proactively replace a large Dead Blow Hammer due to the body cracking near the head.

This post is timely.  [big grin]

Just recently one of my "Bessey Big Orange" hammers bit the dust, it was about 15+ years old. It surprised me because the head is made from urethane.

One sharp whack and half of the head cracked and after the 2nd whack the only thing left was the handle.  [sad]. I guess they aren't quite as "indestructible" as this Bessey ad suggests.

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That one 'key' word- Virtually.... [big grin] [big grin] [big grin]

 

[Cheese]

That one 'key' word- Virtually.... [big grin] [big grin] [big grin]

Ya...ain't that the case.  [smile]  As I read the ad copy and then picked up the handle I just had to chuckle.

I still like the Bessey urethane hammers and keep the small Model 790 in the kitchen for pounding chicken breasts.  [smile]

 

[leakyroof]

That one 'key' word- Virtually.... [big grin] [big grin] [big grin]

Ya...ain't that the case.  [smile]  As I read the ad copy and then picked up the handle I just had to chuckle.

I still like the Bessey urethane hammers and keep the small Model 790 in the kitchen for pounding chicken breasts.  [smile]

  I think a lot of the Dead Blow hammers being offered by the Tool truck guys years ago were Computhane if I remember right.

 

[Cheese]

I think a lot of the Dead Blow hammers being offered by the Tool truck guys years ago were Computhane if I remember right.

You remember correctly.  [smile]

As a matter of fact, when I purchased my first deadblow hammer, I was confused as to why it had Stanley on the head instead of Compothane. I figured I didn’t get the “real thing”.