Another Cordless Hammer

[Stuey]

Cordless Hammer Comparison via ToolGuyd

Does anyone here have the Craftsman version yet?

Honestly, I can see the benefit of a cordless power hammer, but it still doesn't sit well with me, especially since a lot of reviewers are calling them underpowered.

Maybe the new version will be different.

 

[Stuey]

Yikes, nobody? I figured this would draw at least one comment about the neon yellow/green color scheme.

 

[garfunkle24]

Stuey

Do you know how those things work? Is it just a rapidly switching solenoid?

 

[Stuey]

Stuey

Do you know how those things work? Is it just a rapidly switching solenoid?

hmm, that's a good question!

I have always assumed that they worked similar to a hammer drill with rotary sawtooth gears, or possibly by cam action, but that's harder for me to visualize.

 

[rsanter]

I have a cordless hammer, but its the old fashion style that does not need a battery either.
works great

bob

 

[cwstevens92]

I said it about the oil suckin thing siomeone posted about and i'll say it about this "i havent gotten that lazy...yet"

 

[Joe H]

I have a cordless hammer, but its the old fashion style that does not need a battery either.
works great

bob

Don't really see the point of these.

 

[lametec]

They're good for when there's not enough room to swing a hammer. Any other time a "vintage" cordless hammer will do the job just fine.

 

[Git]

They're good for when there's not enough room to swing a hammer. Any other time a "vintage" cordless hammer will do the job just fine.

a pneumatic palm nailer can be a real life saver, can't see buying a cordless version though

 

[z28snksknr]

Man, how did we build stuff before this thing?

I feel bad for future generations- if the colapse of society occurs and there is no electricity, how on earth are they going to get things done to survive?

 

[Zrexxer]

I feel bad for future generations- if the colapse of society occurs and there is no electricity, how on earth are they going to get things done to survive?

Why, it doesn't need electricity, it's got a battery!

I couldn't help it, that just sounds like something my GF's teenager would say

 

[mjozefow]

I have the C-man one. It was a gift, I would not spend the money personally unless you needed to nail a lot of stuff in a confined area. A pneumatic palm nailer works better and is way more powerful.

It may come in handy yet, but not so far...

 

[lametec]

a pneumatic palm nailer can be a real life saver

Already have one (Bostich PN100) . I've never used it, though, but for $35 from Amazon a few years back, I thought it was a tool worth having just in case.

I gotta say it would be a lot easier to haul a cordless tool to the offending nail than it would be to haul the palm nailer and its hose and air compressor (assuming it's not already present). So cordless tool has its merits.

 

[Carman]

I was actually thinking of getting one for the G.F. because she wants to join in the fun but I think the humor would wear off and I would be frustrated watching her use the 'old style' cordless hammers. But you got to give it to her, she wants to help.

 

[z28snksknr]

a pneumatic palm nailer can be a real life saver

I guess if you're in a pinch, a palm is the only alternative!!!

 

[Stuey]

I was actually thinking of getting one for the G.F. because she wants to join in the fun but I think the humor would wear off and I would be frustrated watching her use the 'old style' cordless hammers. But you got to give it to her, she wants to help.

If you're talking about driving large nails, skip the auto hammer.

I reviewed it a while ago, and driving large nails is a very loud and shakey experience. A large hammer may actually be easier on her.

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

I went down to our Sears parts a while back. They had a 5' by 2' by 2' tall box, FULL of the things and some broken drills.


And here I thought they were generally gimmicky, but that spoke volumes.

 

[Stuey]

I went down to our Sears parts a while back. They had a 5' by 2' by 2' tall box, FULL of the things and some broken drills.


And here I thought they were generally gimmicky, but that spoke volumes.

I wouldn't say that they're gimmicky, they're just misunderstood. Yes, it can drive framing nails, but it won't be any better than using a manual hammer. At least with a manual hammer you can go at a slower pace if you need to.

That said, these types of automatic hammers are great for finish and trim nails. They're superb in tight quarters as well, where no manual or pneumatic hammer can fit.

 

[TheGrooveking]

I tried the Craftsman at Sears the last time I was there. They had a demo area for their cordless tools set up and the they had 2x4's and 4x4's laying on bench with a box of nails, so I took a few and drove them in. I was impressed, I didn't buy it because it was before father's day and have learned never to buy stuff within the few weeks before because three times in the past I did and ruined the surprise when I received the same thing. But alas, I didn't get one.

With that I wonder how a few of these newer to market models compared to the CMAN, of anyone has experience with more than one brand please share.

TheGrooveking

 

[Stuey]

I think that the Ryobi is identical to the CMAN. The geometries are nearly identical.

If I were to buy one, I might go for the Rigid Jobmax version, since there are additional tool options there. BUT, it costs more