Estwing Deadblow Hammers?

[John Galt]

Anyone tried one of these yet? I'm wanting to add a few good deadblow hammers to my toolkit.

I currently have a 28oz Lowe's Task Force Deadblow hammer that while cheap, works just fine... But it just looks out of place in my toolbox full of Snap-on, Starrett, Estwing Ball Peens, etc. I don't want to go with Snap-on for a dead blow hammer (heard bad things about them)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YWD5Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[I_AM]

I too was recently looking at those. I liked the Nupla better http://www.nuplacorp.com/power%20drives.htm I was really surprised how comfortable the funky grip was. They have them a Sears. The one with the steel face would be my pick

I noticed on the web site they say the handles are made in the usa. Im not sure about the head.

 

[LincolnCont.]

Anyone tried one of these yet? I'm wanting to add a few good deadblow hammers to my toolkit.

I currently have a 28oz Lowe's Task Force Deadblow hammer that while cheap, works just fine... But it just looks out of place in my toolbox full of Snap-on, Starrett, Estwing Ball Peens, etc. I don't want to go with Snap-on for a dead blow hammer (heard bad things about them)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YWD5Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Ive seen the Snappy's beat on edges that will carve the Meat right out of nupla, Westward, Pittsburg and probably any other black rubber DeadB. Don't b too quick to overlook them. Stanley use to make really good ones too, the Bright Orange handled ones could take some abuse.

 

[kornjulio]

I bought a full set of Trusty Cook's. I like them.

 

[cheap bastard]

I did't know Estwing offered a dead blow hammer. Is their manufacture or a rebranded unit. I have a red Snap-on that's at least 25 years old. It has held up well. An old orange Stanley that's about 30 inches long does the heavy work, though.

 

[Mr 007]

Ive seen the Snappy's beat on edges that will carve the Meat right out of nupla, Westward, Pittsburg and probably any other black rubber DeadB. Don't b too quick to overlook them. Stanley use to make really good ones too, the Bright Orange handled ones could take some abuse.

HMMMMMMM. WHAT HAMMER FROM SNAP OFF ARE YOU USING?
The newest one are ok. I have over a 250k of tools and I don't use any Snap-on Hammer period. Yes I do own quite a few you might say.

I you want a dead blow hammer that will last for 50 years. I use...

LIXIE DEAD BLOW HAMMER MODEL 250 GRN/BLACK for 30 year now. I have had to replace nothing! Still using it today. Maybe even my grand kids I have had all the Snap off or ON hammers. And u know they are good but. They break tear crack with the plastic handle? Then try to get them replaced? Like pulling teeth. Why buy it if its 3 time the money for 1/3 the cost. Lixie $50 Snap on $100+ each.

 

[Mr 007]

Anyone tried one of these yet? I'm wanting to add a few good deadblow hammers to my toolkit.

I currently have a 28oz Lowe's Task Force Deadblow hammer that while cheap, works just fine... But it just looks out of place in my toolbox full of Snap-on, Starrett, Estwing Ball Peens, etc. I don't want to go with Snap-on for a dead blow hammer (heard bad things about them)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YWD5Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Eastwing, Nupla, Craftsman put some of the best. But I use a Lixie it works great for me. Even though I own all the rest. Snapon 3 times the price are just great to look at. I use them for wall hangers. Look I own Snapon. But never use them.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Guy at the shop picked one of the Estwings from HD. Was surprised that it said Made in USA on it, and felt about 10x better than my no-name that I've had for the last 7+ years that's on it's last legs. I'll be picking one up pretty soon when mine bites the dust.

 

[MattPersman]

The Matco ones aren't bad, I have one like this http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/DB53/53-OZ-DEADBLOW-HAMMER/ and this
http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/BFH12/12-LB-BLACK-FORMED-HAMMER/

also have a snap on no issues truck ones are nice cause you can warranty them I have had some home improvement store and cheap ones over the y ears that come apart eventually

 

[shocksandstrutz]

never seen an eastwing deadblow......i have HF and snap on's, i like all of mine so far, had them for a few years. no problems with warranty or use

 

[Rezeppa]

Stanley or Trusty Cook I have had a few issues with SO but I will say they are great for warranty and replacement. I have a MAC that is identical to a Stanley I like it because i can warranty it through MAC.

 

[bobcatdan]

I have a 5.5 lbs eastwing deadblow I got on clearance. Other then being gray, I'm pretty sure it is Stanley. It is pretty much the same as my two mac hammers. Can't speak for the smaller ones with the blue handle.

 

[BTG]

FYI: Trusty Cook makes those green Matco deadblows and I believe the Estwings as well. I prefer to buy direct from them.

 

[rlitman]

When it comes to the forged hammers, I'm all for Estwing. I've got just about one of each.
But if I were going out to buy one today, it would be Nupla.

 

[Bryan Burns]

Guy at the shop picked one of the Estwings from HD. Was surprised that it said Made in USA on it, and felt about 10x better than my no-name that I've had for the last 7+ years that's on it's last legs. I'll be picking one up pretty soon when mine bites the dust.

I was just in HD yesterday browsing the tool section and I saw a whole line of Estwings: dead blows, ball peins, huge framers with wood handles, even a tack hammer IIRC. I was droolin'...

 

[DanCo]

I have an Estwing deadblow, great hammer. Even greater was thw fact I found it on the street.

Dan

 

[kythri]

FYI: Trusty Cook makes those green Matco deadblows and I believe the Estwings as well. I prefer to buy direct from them.

Don't they also make the Snap-on deadblows?

 

[John in OH]

Don't know anything specific about the Estwing deadblow hammers, but suggest you look for a deadblow hammer made in USA such as Trusty-Cook, Lixie, or Garland. Maybe Estwing is also, I don't know.

I don't always end up buying USA manufactured items, but I always look at them first.

 

[buco]

The age of the Internet.

http://www.estwing.com/deadblow_hammers.php

 

[Tallboy]

My favorite hammer is the 14oz Slimline deadblow from Armstrong.

I've had one at work and home for several years. I like the handle over the Stanley Compocast ones we use mostly at work. I find for general repair/maintenance use, the size is right.

That said, I do keep a 42oz Stanley around for the occasion that bigger-is-better.

 

[fivespdcat]

I have the 48oz from Home Depot. It's quite nice, but I haven't had it long enough to know how durable it is.