Dalluge Tools

[woody 73]

For the most part not many people know about Dalluge Hammers, but they are made in the USA and the quality is #1.

Another thing that not a lot of people realize is that when you swing a steel hammer all day long it gets old and you get beat up; so manufactures went to air nail guns and they also started using a special alloy of using all Titanium hammer heads. Since the Titanium is lighter then the all steel heads you don't get beat up so much and your body will thank you at the end of the day.

The one huge drawback to Titanium is that they are out of price for 99% of the men/women in the work field; but if you live in the midwest this week only at the Menards Made in the USA sale you can pick up a 16oz. dalluge Titanium hammer at 1/2 price off for $44.99 each. Item # 243-4462

I suspect that is about the cheapest price on the whole planet; now normally I buy all my hammers used at flea type places, but I am here to you that in all my many years of buying tools I have never seen used Titanium Dalluge hammer at any of those places.

If you use an air nail gun you will not be interested but if you would like a well made framing hammer that will last you a lifetime then this is a fantastic deal and this deal will end on Feb. 5th of 2012.

Woody

 

[1982fxr]

I just checked them out, the're owned by Vaughan. Look pretty cool, Vuaghan says American made on their web page, is all their stuff US made? Can't think of anything other than American made that I've seen

 

[woody 73]

The story that I heard years ago was that the man who started making these hammers decided to look into a larger company to mass produce them and the vuaghan company was chosen.

As far as I know vuaghan is still an American company and this hammer is top of the line in overall quality; that you will enjoy for many years to come.

Woody

 

[JASTECH]

Woody, thanks for Menards tip. Also, Think I had seen Vaughn merchandise at Home Cheepo on the shelf made in China. They had a basket with clearance sign and Vaughn made in USA in it.

 

[Jeeprz!]

wasn't there a post on the GJ about the vaughan - eastwing line change for one of the box stores? HD or lowes, and they were being closed out at cheap prices if i recall, but I think it was n the west coast because I checked my local.

 

[woody 73]

Trust me when I say that the Dalluge is a fantastic hammer that you will truly appreciate in the years to come; at the very least you can give it to someone as a gift or sell it for a small profit, but you will really like that hammer.

Woody

 

[maven]

Not that I doubt the quality of a Dalluge tool.....but a 16oz titanium hammer weighs just as much as a 16oz steel hammer. Just saying.Buying a titanium hammer because its easier on the body is silly. If you need a 24oz framing hammer then its gonna weigh 24oz, nomatter what its made from

 

[Dale B]

I'm with Maven , the material is inmaterial , its the weight that drives the nail !!

 

[lwlobo]

The material matters, although I 've never used a titanium hammer so I don't know how much. Here are some reasons:

1) Size. A 16 oz titanium head will be over twice as big as a 16 oz steel head. Easier to hit the nail.

2) Vibration. The mass/stiffness ratio is very different btw steel and titanium, so the vibration properties are very different. The titanium probably has a larger sweet spot (besides being physically bigger) and may not ring or vibrate as much, or at different frequencies that might be more comfortable.

It's not just the weight that drives the nail in, it is transferred energy. You can swing a lighter hammer faster (potential energy is 1/2 Mass * Velocity^2). Since velocity is squared changing velocity has more effect than changing mass. Velocty is important than mass to energy, but not to momentun.

The way the hammer rebounds is also important and is probably not the same between titanium and steel, although I don't know off hand which is better.

I'd love to have a titanium hammer, just because, but no Menards around here.

 

[1982fxr]

as a former construction worker (built farm buildings in the upper midwest), I can say material absolutely does matter. Years of swinging away with a steel hammer can really beat a person up. And then if it's really cold several months out of the year....it can start to hurt.

 

[woody 73]

Yes it is true no matter what the object is it could be 10oz. of feathers versus 10oz of steel good point!

Steel is still a fantastic deal it's most alluring quality is that it is considerable less expensive then a Titanium hammer and at $20 to $30.00 dollars new or under $15.00 used for a good 26oz. Estwing it is the most economical choice for those who don't swing a hammer for a living.

But saying the material is immaterial (not relevant) is wrong in this case.

From what I could find about Titanium on the web:

Titanium is 10-15% stronger then CR-MO Steel.
Strength of 115,000psi.
Density 45% lighter then steel.
Strength to weight ratio 102% higher then 4130 CR-MO steel.
Corrosion Resistance unlike Steel Titanium will never rust.
Toughness Titanium has good fracture Toughness.
Fatique resistance; Excellent for both high and low cycles.

I can understand about wanting to buy a good used steel hammer (all the more power to you; I have at least a dozen estwing hammers). Also using a nail gun is a popular choice these days.

I was only trying too communicate that the price is a fantastic deal for a fantastic hammer. Like I said 99% of the people could not afford one and in all my many years of buying hammers I have never seen any come up for sale.

Woody

 

[supra90turbo]

Not that I doubt the quality of a Dalluge tool.....but a 16oz titanium hammer weighs just as much as a 16oz steel hammer. Just saying.Buying a titanium hammer because its easier on the body is silly. If you need a 24oz framing hammer then its gonna weigh 24oz, nomatter what its made from

What's heavier? a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers?

 

[MD11]

Thanks for the into Woody... always good to know what's still good out there.

I happen to have one of their hammers in my collection right now.. top shelf.

 

[OUTRIGGER]

The Dalluge hammer looks a quality tool & will have a nice feel and balance , however I am wondering - do the users never miss a nail ?

Because if you do miss and contact the shaft - then it is damaged , several contacts and it could be unsafe. Is this not why the quality traditional claw / rip hammer with hickory handle has the square shaped sleeve to protect the shaft ?

The Bahco ball-pein hammer is a very good tool and even it has a plastic protective sleve to the rear of the head.

Odd days - I have been framing solid with a 22 oz. Estwing "Hammertooth" and after a few hours my miss rate decreases , so if I was at it full-time possibly I would never miss?

I do rate the Vaughan hickory handled claw hammer as best of the class for lightwe work.

 

[dandan111]

Just ordered the original steel 16oz. They call it a trim hammer with a ax handle. I will use it for everything. I always wanted a nice strait claw hammer. The titanium looks cool but I want something that I can use. I remember many times resorting to hitting the side of the hammer head and the titanium would probly be messed up in no time.
Any of you guys have a dalluge steel hammer?