best rubber/softface hammer

[PeterW]

I was looking to purchase an estwing softface/rubber mallet. Anyone have any suggestions to which one would be good to get? Just need it for normal DIY projects around the house, like shelving, etc. Thanks

 

[Two dollar steak]

Why stop at just one hammer? You should never be more than arms reach away from a hammer just in case..... Dual heads are kinda neat I think, even better if they are replaceable. Deadblows or shot filled are pretty sweet too. Household stuff your gonna want to be able to drive nails and pull em. So that's three hammers already......

 

[illmatyk]

I have the Estwing red/yellow soft face hammer. I'm looking at getting the gray/black Estwing soft face to add to my collection.

 

[nicksnothereman]

I was looking to purchase an estwing softface/rubber mallet. Anyone have any suggestions to which one would be good to get? Just need it for normal DIY projects around the house, like shelving, etc. Thanks

Mallet is mallet. I use a coleman tent peg mallet for my mallet needs. It has been awesome for everything including dislodging gasketed parts; got a friggin peg hanger on the end too! (I don't really care about brands or appearance as long as it gets the job done without snapping like a butterfinger and I can afford it)

Estwing makes great stuff that you won't be disappointed with but it's not really stuff you can't do with cheaper tools (their one piece drilling hammers are awesome and hard to find elsewhere though). Their true rubber mallet is 12-17 bucks...not that bad. I wouldn't feel bad buying one when my tent peg mallet is destroyed.

I wouldn't get the dual face though...not a fan of those prefer a larger striking area.

 

[KnurledNut]

When i was in your shoes, i bought this Vaughan:

http://www.amazon.com/Vaughan-RM24-14-Inch-Professional-Flame-Treated/dp/B00018ANT4
The non-marring white tip is good for DIY applications.
I believe it is made in USA as well.
No regrets yet.