Sledge Hammers!!!Klub Hammers!!

[PreferrablyWood]

I've got some rough work sometimes, mostly banging in posts or stakes and such in hard ground, but also for demolition, and for tapping in a rough and ready frame into square for example a gate etc. I bought a 8 kg head fibreglass handled Gedore sledge, nothing will a resist blow from that monster. Used it to great effect this last weekend pounding in a dozen or so stakes in hardpacked ground, it was slightly to big for the job, but the the pegs sit satisfying firmly in the ground. I want to get a couple more lighter duty sledges with wooden handles and was thinking of getting the 4 kg head sledge 600mm and a 2 Kg head  300mm handled  club hammer.

Anyone out there that uses these not so elegant tools whats your choice of weights and what are your usage scenarios? Can I get or make some kind of soft cover for this type of tool that will turn it into a gentle giant?

 

[Peter Belisle]

there are some heavy rubber hammers too. The DeadBlow line is nice.  2 and 5 lbs are typical up to 20 lbs
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=dead+blow+hammer&tag=geminimobiles-20&index=aps&hvadid=22390737&hvqmt=b&hvbmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_6acrwq34l_b

 

[Cheese]

I have/use Estwing in 2# & 3# sizes. The thing I like most about them is you never have to replace the handle because it's a one piece forging with the head and nylon/vinyl vibration reduction grips. Also, they're made in the USA.
http://www.estwing.com/specialty_tools.php

 

[Sparktrician]

I've been using the Tahlen #303 No-Bounce hammer for decades.  When it hits, it REALLY hits.  Great for driving rebar, stakes, masonry chisels, you name it.  Make sure your fingers are not in the way, though...

 

[PreferrablyWood]

Thanks for the replies so far. The Estwings look seriously robust. The Tahlen dead blow hammers would be my choice for banging in stakes etc. Rubber dead blows thats something I haven't tried. I had a stanley hardplastic that I had for years and have replaced it with a Teng and a smaller wiha with nylon face, but neither are heavy enough..

I'm thinking of getting a pair of tongs for holding things when driving full force..