I didn't know hammer technology had advanced

[smorgasbord]

I still use my dad's hammer that is solid steel with a still-intact rubber grip.
I also have a couple lightweight Japanese hammers for things like setting wood bodied plane irons.

But now, some hammers cost more than some track saws!

I kind of like the Boss Hammer, which has built-in speed square capabilities as well as nail starter and a couple different nail removers.

 

[SoonerFan]

My daily hammer is a Stiletto 10 oz. Finish Hammer.  I like how the head is flat at the top which sometimes makes it easier to avoid damaging nearby pieces.  For me the combination of weight and striking power of titanium is great.  I like a wood handle and a smooth face.  I have had it a while now and think I paid around $100 USD.  I would guess the all titanium Martinez and Stiletto hammers (both finish and framing hammers) are great.  I just cannot justify that cost given I how much I use nail guns these days. 

 

[six-point socket II]

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[Packard]

Hammers with titanium handles are supposed to transmit less of the impact to your hand than even wood handled hammers.  Steel handled hammers do transmit more of the impact to your hand, though I recall seeing a steel handled hammer with a rubber vibration attenuator.

Mountain bikes made from titanium tubing are supposed to offer a lush, smooth ride.

My old racing bike was made from large bore aluminum tubing and hat very tight geometry, and the ride was abusive.

 

[semenza]

Hammers with titanium handles are supposed to transmit less of the impact to your hand than even wood handled hammers.  Steel handled hammers do transmit more of the impact to your hand, though I recall seeing a steel handled hammer with a rubber vibration attenuator.

Mountain bikes made from titanium tubing are supposed to offer a lush, smooth ride.

My old racing bike was made from large bore aluminum tubing and hat very tight geometry, and the ride was abusive.

      Not looking to side track the topic but was that a Cannondale?  I have one (used to race, been a looong time) I loved it. The short tube tight geometry and stiffness really transmitted power, for me at least.

      On the hammer note .................................. I've been shopping hammers lately. What are similar hammers to the Stiletto Trimbone?

Seth

 

[Packard]

Hammers with titanium handles are supposed to transmit less of the impact to your hand than even wood handled hammers.  Steel handled hammers do transmit more of the impact to your hand, though I recall seeing a steel handled hammer with a rubber vibration attenuator.

Mountain bikes made from titanium tubing are supposed to offer a lush, smooth ride.

My old racing bike was made from large bore aluminum tubing and hat very tight geometry, and the ride was abusive.

      Not looking to side track the topic but was that a Cannondale?  I have one (used to race, been a looong time) I loved it. The short tube tight geometry and stiffness really transmitted power, for me at least.

      On the hammer note .................................. I've been shopping hammers lately. What are similar hammers to the Stiletto Trimbone?

Seth

Yes, a Canondale; from before they went out of business trying to make motorcycles.

I had an Italian made Rolls, made with double butted Columbus tubing and low temperature silver brazed joints.

The Canondale was supposed to be the bees knees.  I regretted selling the Rolls as soon as I hopped on the Canondale.  I still have the Canondale.  It is hanging from a rafter in my garage.  Has not been used for 30 years.  I would not trust any of the rubber parts (tires, brake pads).  I’m not sure what 30 idle years does to the bearings in the head bracket or the bottom bracket.  They should probably be cleaned and re-packed too.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

It's funny that you guys brought bicycles into the mix. That hammer that I use at work, sitting in the background of bench pics, is a Park Tool unit. (a bike tool company)  I don't often need the claw feature of the usual carpentry hammer (though I do have one in a drawer for that rare occasion) so the replaceable plastic face on one side and metal face one the other is my go-to.

Not to derail, but I am heavily into bikes myself. I got back riding in 2016, after a long lay-off, from my time in the 90s. I hadn't even owned one for a few years and jumped right in with a Cannondale CAAD12.
It's fantastic....on good roads. only  [eek]  It's about as light as you are going to find, in a production-volume aluminum bike, but a bit harsh on any roughness. My "daily driver" was also a Cannondale, but much more "ridable" for commuting. It a bit of an oddity though (typical of Cannondale) a strange combination of a bike that looks somewhat like a hardtail mountain bike, but intended to be a commuter, sporting a lefty suspension fork and very narrow straight bars.
I used to ride it as my commuter, 15-20 miles a day, 6 days a week. I even did 2 separate Century rides on it, with full gear, bag rack and all.
I up-graded to a Jones a few years ago, but will never sell that lefty, love that thing.