For you ********* tool junkies out there...

[woody 73]

Normally when I write about tools I own them and I can show pictures and give them some kind of review; but in this rare case I do not own the tool, but give me some time...

This is a story about a special tool that is made in the USA called ******** HAMMERS that I thought you guys might like to see. It would seem that the young Man and his brother came up with the new idea to put a ring around the waffle pattern on the face of his framing hammers in order to protect the waffle pattern from wearing out over a given length of time.

https://www.hardcorehammers.com/

http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2011/03/********-hammer-jackhammer-hammers/

If any GJ member owns one please be sure and tell us if you like the hammer, something that is still made in the USA.

 

[Burgerkong]

Not quite sure how you can sink nails to the proper depth, the teeth will wear out and you'll constantly be left with nails that aren't flush.

 

[General Geoff]

Pretty sure the waffle pattern will wear out from striking nails, not from contacting wood.

 

[Farmall450]

Pretty sure the waffle pattern will wear out from striking nails, not from contacting wood.

This.

 

[General Geoff]

On a semi related rant, Why are there so many 'designer' claw hammers, yet ball peins and cross peins get no love? I'm lucky to see two different ball pein hammers on the shelf at Home Depot, when there's at least two dozen different claw hammers of various manufacturers and weights and styles. How often do people even use nails in wood anymore? I sure don't.

 

[dutchgray]

Its to protect the wood from ending up with a waffle pattern, you would have to use the edge of the hammer to drive flush. I can't see the point myself, as generally you want a longer heavier hammer for rough framing and something smaller for work that shows.

 

[General Geoff]

Its to protect the wood from ending up with a waffle pattern, you would have to use the edge of the hammer to drive flush. I can't see the point myself, as generally you want a longer heavier hammer for rough framing and something smaller for work that shows.

Are smooth ring patterns preferable to waffle patterns on finished wood?

 

[woody 73]

Tough crowd tonight...

If you read some of his story what he was trying to say is that yes over time the waffle will wear off but not as fast as if the whole face is 100% all waffle and he went through buying several hammers in only 18 months; but when he came up with this new design the pattern will wear out but spread out over a longer time period.

As far as getting the nail flush I would think the outer ring does bite into the wood deep enough to get the nail flush.

Yes indeed a finish carpenter uses a smooth face hammer to hide any rough marks that you do not want to see, unlike a waffle pattern that leaves nasty marks on the frame of a house that no one will ever see.

 

[dutchgray]

Are smooth ring patterns preferable to waffle patterns on finished wood?

It would show up less but its not a finish hammer and nail set that I would use on trim, its why I wouldn't buy one, but then I very rarely use a waffle face for anything.

 

[ConnerSmith]

The thing I really love is to see people going out and making their own products and making money. It makes me want to do the same. I will say I like logo on the side of the head. Hatchets look pretty good too.

 

[2oolhound]

Pretty sure the waffle pattern will wear out from striking nails, not from contacting wood.

The thing I really love is to see people going out and making their own products and making money. It makes me want to do the same. I will say I like logo on the side of the head. Hatchets look pretty good too.

 

[Leoruiz]

Might be OK for double heads doing form work.Nice straight claw for dis-assembly.

 

[fury9]

Most of the people who are going to wear a hammer out are using it everyday for work. I do and I just go get another one. I've been banging nails for a while and I haven't heard anybody complain that the waffle head is worn out. I hear the exact opposite, People complain that the new hammer will rip the skin off your finger when you hit it. I actually prefer a dull waffle head or smooth face, for any work

 

[KnurledNut]

Thanks for sharing. Cool looking hammer. Probably works well. Nice to see another USA option.
I personally have been framing with a 23 oz vaughan for years, and re-waffling with a dremel as necessary. Come to think of it, its probably a 22 oz now.