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Is this from the 70's or 80's?
- Thread starter HeelSpur
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ibedayank
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Done that got zilch.
PBCampbell
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What you're reading on the handle is for the handle, not the head. Look for marks on the head. Looks more like it was intended for lath work than shingles, but I'm no expert on that
That's what I'm doing wrong then, no wonder nothing comes up, thanks.What you're reading on the handle is for the handle, not the head. Look for marks on the head. Looks more like it was intended for lath work than shingles, but I'm no expert on that
woody 73
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Sometimes it is a tough battle to figure out if the handle is original or not, I find it best if I can compare two of the same product together; which 9 out of ten times just does not happen.
In order to date it we would need to see a close-up of the head itself and only then if we could see some kind of stamp in the metal itself. To bad today they are cutting corners and using the laser technology which does not last in most cases.
Sigh don't get me started...
In order to date it we would need to see a close-up of the head itself and only then if we could see some kind of stamp in the metal itself. To bad today they are cutting corners and using the laser technology which does not last in most cases.
Sigh don't get me started...
Zeke
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Jeeze, if you search for CM 4860 hatchet half broad you can see that's legitimate.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-craftsman-hatchet-broad-half-406847836
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-craftsman-hatchet-broad-half-406847836
MadeinCanada
Member
Its a drywall hammer.
Its a drywall, roofing, shingle, lath work, or some other hammer/hatchet of (presently) unknown origin with a Craftsman 14" replacement handle specifically designed for broad hatchets and half hatchets.
Like this: http://beaver-tooth.com/collections/hatchet-handles/products/14-broad-or-half-hatchet-handle-american-hickory
Like this: http://beaver-tooth.com/collections/hatchet-handles/products/14-broad-or-half-hatchet-handle-american-hickory
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MadeinCanada
Member
It is a drywall hammer or hatchet. The serrated face on the hammer head is to dimple the paper so that the mud adheres better. See attached link for new hammer. I went down this road about six months ago. I thought I had bought an old cedar shake hatchet to repair some of my roof shingles.
http://www.all-wall.com/Categories/Drywall-Hammers/
http://www.all-wall.com/Categories/Drywall-Hammers/