Dead Blow Hammer - Nupla vs Craftsman

[3rdbuttondown]

Looking for experiences. Comparing 2# dead blow hammers avaliable at Sears.


I like the fact that the Nupla has a metal striking face but, it's only warrantied for materials and workmanship - where as the Craftsman version could be returned to the store if it fails.


Nupla - One end has a molded striking face and the other end has a metal cap.

"POWER DRIVE® HAMMERS are engineered to perform better than rubber or plastic face hammers. Using Nupla’s patented Smart Hammer® technology, the shot-loaded composite interior cavities of these Dead Blow hammers are fully encased in a tough polymer outer jacket. When the hammer is struck, the free flowing inner shot concentrates striking power and increases driving force creating a dead blow effect. No rebound upon impact transfers full energy of the blow to the object being struck. Hammer faces are abrasion and impact resistant. They are designed to withstand severe striking applications and are surface protective.

Lifetime® warranted Nuplaglas® handles are constructed with thousands of fiberglass strands and a unique resin to make them super strong, all-weather, chemical and insect-resistant. Ergonomic non-slip grips for slippery conditions."


http://www.sears.com/nupla-2-lb-dead-blow-hammer/p-00938323000P?prdNo=2#


Craftsman(by Nupla) - Two cast polyurethane striking faces

"EXTREME POWER DRIVE® HAMMERS perform like the Power Drives above but offer more versatility. These hammers have 100% cast polyurethane ends offering a more durable surface for striking hard or sharp materials. Also available with a steel face. This versatile hammer is used in assembly applications involving hard surface composites and other hard materials or alloys."


http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-lb-hammer-power-drive-reg/p-00938394000P?prdNo=5

 

[Trucky]

I've had the 2# Nupla with the metal/molded face combo for a few years now, and it has taken very serious beatings without much fanfare. I like the metal for a more jolt-y hit, like when you're trying to break something loose. First day I got it, I gave it to my buddy Jake.. he asked if he could hit somethin hard with it. I said yes, like a dumbo. He put a darn tap in a vise, upside down, and smacked the metal end of the hammer right onto it (he's got a smaller frame but it's all muscle). Only dented it a little bit. I've hit many things since then, and it's still good to go, not very deformed at all. Can't say there's any holes or anything in the rubber just yet. Just a few battle wounds.

Get which ever one you think would work better for you, I don't think you'll be let down either way.

 

[nicksnothereman]

Looking for experiences. Comparing 2# dead blow hammers avaliable at Sears.


I like the fact that the Nupla has a metal striking face but, it's only warrantied for materials and workmanship where as the Craftsman version could be returned to the store if it fails.


Nupla - One end has a molded striking face and the other end has a metal cap.

"Hammer faces are abrasion and impact resistant. They are designed to withstand severe striking applications and are surface protective."

http://www.sears.com/nupla-2-lb-dead-blow-hammer/p-00938323000P?prdNo=2#


Craftsman(by Nupla) - Two cast polyurethane striking faces

"Super Duty Power Drive® Industrial Grade Dead Blow Hammer. Cast polyurethane striking face allows a wide range of applications not possible w/conventional rubber/metal striking tools.

100 per. polyurethane cast face designed for the most severe applications"

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-lb-hammer-power-drive-reg/p-00938394000P?prdNo=5

That's the nupla handle so they're probably both nupla hammers (plus it says "nuplaglas" in the craftsman listing). Which is better? Well...the one that costs 13 bucks.

Hammers aren't really what I'd call a warranty-able item. I'm not sure that craftsman has such a warranty on hammers. Some of the stuff doesn't carry a warranty even if it's technically a hand tool (hex socket adapters don't recently bought these nothing about warranty on package; no markings on tools themselves)

 

[ecotec]

Hammers aren't really what I'd call a warranty-able item. I'm not sure that craftsman has such a warranty on hammers.

I bought two Craftsman hammers today, and both had unlimited warranty on the descriptor on the rack. I am pretty sure every single Craftsman hammer has the unlimited warranty.