Santa list....a hammer?

[SMJoinery]

Hi All

Please help...
I would describe myself as a finish carpenter who sometimes has to do some heavier hammer work (under duress)!..
My wife has asked the usual question, "what ya fancy from Santa?" And I said a new hammer.
She knows I have a huge Festool addiction but seeing as they don't do hammers I thought I'd get recommendations from my peers.
She also pointed out that most of my fasteners these days are screws but we still need a hammer for the belt don't we??
Any suggestions welcome including the option of two separate hammers?
I currently use a 16oz blue handled estwing and have a heavier estwing also.
I've tried a couple of different makes but as I make my living from tools I would like to upgrade to something nice!
Suggestions greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Scott

 

[kostello]

Stiletto titanium with the hickory handle....

10oz finishing hammer and the big framer too....

Hope swmbo has deep pockets

 

[SMJoinery]

Stiletto titanium with the hickory handle....

10oz finishing hammer and the big framer too....

Hope swmbo has deep pockets

Thanks, I've already had a look at the Stiletto and it looks nice. Not sure about the hickory only because never had a wooden handled hammer!
She doesn't have pockets as I refuse to let her wear trousers!!.. [tongue]

 

[fatroman]

I got a Dalluge instead of a Stiletto about 4 or 5 years back and have never regretted it. I didn't like the Stiletto fiberglass model and the Dalluge was half the price (at the time) of the complete Stiletto Titanium version.

Watch your fingers with the waffle head. It will smart if you hit them.

They do make some trim hammers, as well.

http://www.vaughanmfg.com/shopping/Products/DDT-Hammer__DDT16.aspx

 

[GhostFist]

I have a dalluge titanium framing hammer and a stiletto 10 oz. I like them both but it's time for me to make a new handle for the dalluge. Dalluge hammers have a unique method for attaching the head to the handle and the handles failure was right at the through bolts at this joint. For you I recommend the stiletto

 

[Throwback7r]

I have a Hultafors TR16XL I really like the hammer.

 

[waho6o9]

How about a Japanese hammer?

I'd like to get one some day.....[attachimg=1]

 

[Sparktrician]

Stiletto titanium with the hickory handle....

10oz finishing hammer and the big framer too....

Hope swmbo has deep pockets

Emphatically agree!!! 

 

[hrrb]

How about one of Estwings fancy looking hammers?
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Or one of Picards almost similar looking hammers?
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Or the patended Fatmax Antivibe?
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Kind regards
Henrik

 

[Carmyne]

The stiletto is a beautiful hammer. However 10 oz. is super light ... I own one and wish I had gone 12 or 14 oz. I have terrible "tennis elbow" so figured lighter was better.  not really just means you have to "swing" more. Also don't worry about the wood handle, they make a shrinkwrap rubber wrap that is super cheap and works perfectly. hope this helps

 

[Brent Taylor]

I have used the same type of 16 oz. ( a Sears Craftsman) for over 40 years. I had tried 20 and 24 oz. framers and 10 and 14 oz. trim hammers, but the 16 oz. claw is the only one that felt right and worked the best for me for all types of work. The only others I have anymore is a dead blow for chisel and assembly work and a BFH for thought special times. B

 

[wrightwoodwork]

I've thought about the stiletto hammers and trying. The problem to me is I can't just walk into a shop and try and no one ever on site has to try. Plus after using estwing for 20+ years to change maybe just feel weird. Still would like a shot of one of these titanium hammers

 

[Tyler Ernsberger]

I have owned a stiletto tibone mini 14 for 4 years and its awesome.  It does everything i need to do.  Its light enough to be a trim nailer and has enough mass behind it to drive a 16 in two swings.  The nail puller in the head is awesome engineering.  I can pull a stuck nail or screw with little effort.  Its an awesome hammmer.  I do carpentry work for a living so i use this hammer every day. 

 

[#Tee]

this just came out...10oz and non hickory handle lol. soo pretty!

http://www.amazon.com/Stiletto-FH10CF-Titanium-Poly-Fiberglass-Framing/dp/B00KR1PH5A

 

[Sparktrician]

this just came out...10oz and non hickory handle lol. soo pretty!

http://www.amazon.com/Stiletto-FH10CF-Titanium-Poly-Fiberglass-Framing/dp/B00KR1PH5A

That should prove to be a sweet one. 

 

[deepcreek]

I've carried an Estwing hammer with the  leather wrapped handle for years of finish carpentry work.  (12oz Smooth Face Ripper)  They don't stay looking that pretty but it still does the job.  I'd buy another one in a heartbeat if anything happened to mine.

 

[RussellS]

I currently use a 16oz blue handled estwing and have a heavier estwing also.

Why do you need another hammer?  I am not a carpenter and don't swing a hammer everyday.  Just occasionally use a hammer.  I carry the same light Estwing you have on my tool belt.  For 99% of my hammering its perfect.  I also have several 22-24 ounce Sears and Hart framing hammers in the toolchest for the rare occasion I need to drive big nails.  I'd suggest using your Christmas gift/wish for something you actually need.  You already have enough hammers for everything you are going to do.

 

[#Tee]

I currently use a 16oz blue handled estwing and have a heavier estwing also.

Why do you need another hammer?  I am not a carpenter and don't swing a hammer everyday.  Just occasionally use a hammer.  I carry the same light Estwing you have on my tool belt.  For 99% of my hammering its perfect.  I also have several 22-24 ounce Sears and Hart framing hammers in the toolchest for the rare occasion I need to drive big nails.  I'd suggest using your Christmas gift/wish for something you actually need.  You already have enough hammers for everything you are going to do.

thats true, i have a few ugly hammers laying around in the garage. most of the time when i need to hammer something i reach for the nearest heavy object/wrench/pliers. but since being a festool nut every tool i think i need to buy or use in the future needs to be pretty LOL  [big grin]

 

[Dane]

I'm surprised no one else uses Douglas hammeres.  I love mine so much that I gave them out as groomsman gifts at my wedding.  I even considered polling the FOG for interest in doing a run with Festool green accents.  http://www.douglastool.com

 

[James Metcalf]

Douglas hammers are my go to hammers for several years. Both frame and finish. Never broke a handle, but nice to be able to replace them with a allen wrench. The ability to have  extra leverage on pulling a nail at the side of hammer keeps you from having to hunt for a small block to put under hammer. That was a supprise to me , but very handy.
Highland Hardware stocks the handles.