Best Deadblow Ball Peens?

[JDon99]

Using my standard ball peen last night at work and having it bounce back a lot has convinced me to try out a deadblow. Who makes the best one? I've seen some complain about the Trustys split up, haven't read much about the SO having any problems.

 

[gtermini]

The snappy hammers are the best. Plus backed by that great warranty, at least for me they are.

Greyson

 

[shockwave]

Trusty cook are the best weight/balance ratio

The snap on is nice but bulky and unbalanced when compared to trusty cook

I am comparing 32oz ball pien hammer

 

[Red996]

I just threaten whatever I'm working on with my SO hammer and it knocks itself loose before I get the chance. SO is really nice, but it's the $$$ that makes you think twice. Trusty Cook is also very nice as I believe some of my older SO hammers are made by Trusty Cook. I like the cooshy handle of my new SO hammer but it wouldn't be a requirement if money is critical.

 

[1950mercury]

I have trusty cook, mac and so. So is the best and life time warranty. Tc is not lifetime.

 

[dnschmidt]

I vote for Trusty Cook. Very well balanced.

 

[woodstockva]

I like the Trusty-Cook ones...

Made in USA

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[OkRider]

I had a Blue Point my dad got me about 25-30 years ago. For some reason, probably due to age the plastic part of the hammer started cracking off in pieces about 5 years ago. Took it to the SO guy and he gave me a new Snap On no questions asked. Not exactly the same hammer, but I'm not complaining.

 

[JAKE-THE-TOOL-MAN]

Trusty cook will be the best bang for the buck, Snap on will be more comfortable but at a price

 

[T45]

What do ya'll hit with a metal faced deadblow? Just curious... about the applcation

 

[jmm]

Never used Trusty Cook unless they made my older (4 years or so) Snap-On, which is very nice. Mac makes a decent one; they're more compact but the finish is rougher if that matters. If I didn't have such good Mac service I'd go Snap-On all the way.

 

[BajaBound]

I got 3 SO and they are damn good hammers. I have a trusty cook (estwing) soft face and have yet to use if but the initial feel and quality is absolutely first rate.

 

[MattPersman]

Snap on cause of the warranty if TC would step up the warranty and even charge a little more for the product because of the warranty, then it would be a competitor.

 

[Goldhawg]

Where's the best place to buy TC ball peens?

 

[Dcampbell98xj]

I got the 40oz mac. I wanted the snap on co workers at the time talked me out of it. Everyone at my job who had the SO has warrantied atleast twice because the metal caps have fallen off. No issues with the mac and the handle is longer

 

[rocco]

after using my new Trusty cooks for the first time this weekend, I have to say that i'm impressed with them. Hard to go back to standard units after that!

 

[stonesfan68]

Snap on cause of the warranty if TC would step up the warranty and even charge a little more for the product because of the warranty, then it would be a competitor.

If you buy the Armstrong, SK or other "branded" versions of the Trusty-Cook hammer then you'll get a better warranty. Of course, you won't have the benefit of a truck stopping by the shop to swap out the broken tool.

 

[drivesitfar]

ALL: last year or maybe the year before this subject came up and there is (or was) a Canadian company making these that the members were raving about. sorry i can't remember the name of the company and i didn't need one at the time so i can't grab one to get the name.

just saying with a little searching a thread should come up with the Canadian company's name. i think the owners are GJ members too and Calgary seems to ring a bell.

or buy the ones you can get on a truck or in the US if you like them

 

[JUNK-MAN]

For a ball peen dead blow Snap-On is the best but Matco is a close 2nd, both have a great warranty, and I'm pretty sure Snap-On is a hair cheaper.

 

[Cope]

For a ball peen dead blow Snap-On is the best but Matco is a close 2nd, both have a great warranty, and I'm pretty sure Snap-On is a hair cheaper.

I don't know about now, but at one time they were made by the same company. I once got a Blue Point hammer in my tool shipment.

 

[Kirbot]

What do ya'll hit with a metal faced deadblow? Just curious... about the applcation

I'm curious about this too.
Seems like kind of an odd tool.

 

[JDon99]

What do ya'll hit with a metal faced deadblow? Just curious... about the applcation

Same stuff you would use a regular ball pein on. Thanks for the comments fellas! Still haven't decided what to go with. Fwiw, I don't have access to the regular tool trucks, I'm just a DIYer in my own garage mainly. We do have a SO Industrial rep at work.

 

[jjjrmx5]

Snap-On if you have the money to spend/
Trusty cook if you are on a tight budget.

What do ya'll hit with a metal faced deadblow? Just curious... about the applcation

Things that have lots of armour plating on them.

Also anything with lots of mutiple metal pieces that need to be welded (or even bolted) together. The DBBP's are awesome for alignment prior to clamping and welding.
A soft faced hammer on metal plate edges or square or extruded stock cut ends will marr the hammer face.

They are also good for disc brake loosening and most metal to metal coaxing.

 

[90zcar]

Once you own a snap on dead blow ball peen.....you will hate the handle on every other type of ball peen. Their hammers are very well balanced and just feel right.

And for those asking what one is used for.......brake rotors, banging a big bolt though a hole, nudging a piece into a tight area of alignment and just about every punch and chisel application you can think of.


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[1950mercury]

For a ball peen dead blow Snap-On is the best but Matco is a close 2nd, both have a great warranty, and I'm pretty sure Snap-On is a hair cheaper.

Be careful about matcos some are offshore knockoffs for the same $$$ as usa made.

You asked who makes the BEST and that would be SNAP ON.

 

[blkadder]

The snappy hammers are the best. Plus backed by that great warranty, at least for me they are.

Greyson

I second the Snap On vote. I have had a 16oz dead blow for years, and it is my go to hammer for most everything. I know there are cheaper alternatives out there, but you buy excellent tools just once.

They can be found on eBay now and again. When I am looking for something particular, I set up a followed search, you will get an email when one shows up for auction.

Hope this helps.

Ron

 

[Gregg33]

I have an Estwing from Home Depot. I believe it's made by Trusty Cook. I don't subject it to shop-type wear and tear but it seems to be a good hammer.

 

[90zcar]

This is my big 32oz green one I got new on ebay in the spring. All my other hammers r junk compared to this one. Hopefully in the next month or 2 I want to pick up a snap on 16oz for smaller stuff that doesn't necessarily need beat to hell. Plus I figure I'll probably use the 16oz as my dedicated chisel/punch hammer



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[zakmartin]

Between my Armstrong (Trusty Cook) and my Snap-On deadblows, I take the Snap-Ons every time. They're just so much more comfortable to hold. The two Armstrongs I own have been relegated to the trunks of my cars in case I ever need help pursuading a flat tire to come off.

 

[yogitech]

Snap on!! The advantage of these over competitors is the design features. The composite handle "flexes" which reduces muscle fatigue. Also, the big key point here is that the handle stops just before the steel shot cannister which allows for a free flow action. Unlike other brands which run the solid steel handle thru the steel cannister blocking the flow. So at that point, by using anything else, are you really taking advantage of your dead low?

 

[Tronyadorable]

Plenty of D2 on the shelf. I could make the pieces to screw into my Proto.
I don't see the point.Dead blow-ball peen ?

 

[skylinegtr20]

Be careful about matcos some are offshore knockoffs for the same $$$ as usa made.

Matco's Deadblow ball peen offered on the truck is Trusty Cook.

 

[senlow]

ALL: last year or maybe the year before this subject came up and there is (or was) a Canadian company making these that the members were raving about. sorry i can't remember the name of the company and i didn't need one at the time so i can't grab one to get the name.

just saying with a little searching a thread should come up with the Canadian company's name. i think the owners are GJ members too and Calgary seems to ring a bell.

or buy the ones you can get on a truck or in the US if you like them

Eco Diesel Solutions Canada makes the Impact Poly Hammer. I've been tempted to try one of their hammers, but probably won't until one of my other dead blows dies. I'm quite satisfied with both Trusty Cook and Snap-on hammers.

 

[Brownsfan]

Matco's Deadblow ball peen offered on the truck is Trusty Cook.

Not all of them. Some are Taiwan made. I have a couple Cornwell branded Trusty Cook. I love them. Best I have used.

 

[1950mercury]

Matco's Deadblow ball peen offered on the truck is Trusty Cook.

Only the green are usa the Orange/red are Taiwan do a search for matco deadblow and you will find someone who got one and was not happy with it at all

 

[skylinegtr20]

Only the green are usa the Orange/red are Taiwan do a search for matco deadblow and you will find someone who got one and was not happy with it at all

I only own SO ballpeen DB's right now but everyone on the dealers truck has a US flag sticker wrapped around it. Suppose he doesnt bring the Taiwan versions in? Might be my confusion, sorry!

 

[wild cowboy]

Trusty Cook builds dead blow hammers under the following brands:

● Armstrong
● CAT (diesel power!)
● Cornwell
● Estwing
● Matco
● SK
● Trusty Cook

they formerly built the Snap-On dead blows

Where's the best place to buy TC ball peens?

good friggin question - this is one of the hardest things to buy cheap on the entire Internet! - basically none to be found on ebay, amazon, or the major tool stores - I am not sure if you can beat full price at the Trusty Cook store by much! - crazy!

 

[yellowbox]

I just got a 40 oz snapon hammer today
very nice .. expensive but nice
now all I need is a 32 oz 24 oz 16 oz ..........

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I drink the Kool Aid..but only when it works. And SO is the best damn hammer. Between CL and ebay, I spend no more than 30-40 a pop.

That's a 16, 24, 32, & 40 there.

I also got their bronze, rubber dead blows, and slim line.


And if you buy anything else, you are a fool and should have your hands cut OFF!


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[rusty65]

I have to agree I really like the grip on my snap on dead blow. And it's still the only tool I've bought brand new off a truck.


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