Milwaukee deadblow? Anygood

[scooby074]

Whats the real world consensus on the new Milwaukee deadblows soft-face and ball pein? Local store got some in and im curious. Urethane durable? Warranty? Dont know howw I feel about the raised flat area above the Milwaukee logo, it makes the head too fat IMHO

 

[AJHD]

As I said in another thread, I have 2 of the soft faced dead blow hammers. Personally, I like them better than the Snap On I have. They just feel better to me in my hands.

I want to the ball peen dead blow. I need to buy one. Not sure if I will also like those better than the Snap On I also have.

 

[Fedwrench]

The raised flat area above the Milwaukee allows the hammer to sit straight up, makes it easier to grab the hammer.

 

[dnschmidt]

If I can buy an American made Trusty Cook for the same price as a Chinese made Milwaukee (and don't forget I'm a Milwaukee fan boy) why would I buy Chinese? If they were half the price of Trusty Cook I'd change my point of view as money talks and ******** walks, but at equal price, there is no contest in my opinion.

 

[Steve_P]

As I said in the other thread, I'm not a fan of the Icon, Milwaukee, or TC grip. If you like the grip on the Milwaukee, then go for it. But the price vs the USA TC is a valid point, if it is about the same, unless you want to walk into Home Depot and buy one tomorrow.

 

[AJHD]

If I can buy an American made Trusty Cook for the same price as a Chinese made Milwaukee (and don't forget I'm a Milwaukee fan boy) why would I buy Chinese? If they were half the price of Trusty Cook I'd change my point of view as money talks and ******** walks, but at equal price, there is no contest in my opinion.

As I said in the other thread, I'm not a fan of the Icon, Milwaukee, or TC grip. If you like the grip on the Milwaukee, then go for it. But the price vs the USA TC is a valid point, if it is about the same, unless you want to walk into Home Depot and buy one tomorrow.

This thread is not about Trusty Cook. It's about Milwaukee.

I agree on the price comments, I've always said most Milwaukee hand tools are overpriced, especially those made in China.

Although Trusty Cook, outside of sale prices, is actually more expensive than Milwaukee.

I also dislike the textured hard plastic grip of the Trusty Cook. As the OEM for Matco, I've used them in the past. Too slippery and I don't like the way it feels in my hands. I prefer the soft rubber molding on the Milwaukee, which is similar to Snap On.

I did however enjoy using the 12lb Matco sledge working on equipment.

 

[scooby074]

The raised flat area above the Milwaukee allows the hammer to sit straight up, makes it easier to grab the hammer.

I saw that on the new display but in practice on anything other than a long handle sledge I think the flat spot is a gimmick that adds more bulk to the head than necessary, particularly on the large ball pien.
Of course ymmv on that particular feature

 

[scooby074]

I'm really curious about the urethane durability. in my few seconds of handling them the plastic felt a little harder than I've seen on other soft face hammers. Can there take a beating without splitting

 

[bwringer]

I'm really curious about the urethane durability. in my few seconds of handling them the plastic felt a little harder than I've seen on other soft face hammers. Can there take a beating without splitting

They're probably way too new to tell.

Looks like you'll have to take one for the team. Buy 'em, beat on stuff with 'em, and tell us how it went.

FOR SCIENCE!

 

[Rinspeed]

I'm really curious about the urethane durability. in my few seconds of handling them the plastic felt a little harder than I've seen on other soft face hammers. Can there take a beating without splitting

We have three or four Stanley at the shop and the welders beat the **** out of them straightening SS weldments. Couple of them are at least 15 years old and no failures yet.

 

[Kscardsfan]

Not to stir the pot unduly, but are you truly set on the Milwaukee? I've yet to be impressed by any of the hand tools, either by price or by quality, and I will freely admit to being a brand ***** for them.

 

[scooby074]

Not to stir the pot unduly, but are you truly set on the Milwaukee? I've yet to be impressed by any of the hand tools, either by price or by quality, and I will freely admit to being a brand ***** for them.

Not really. I have deadblows already. I was just spitballing more because the local autoparts just got a big spread of new Milwaukee tools, and the deadblows were front and centre. Plus the recent deadblow thread got me thinking.

Myself, if I ever want to add another deadblow it will likely just be SO anyways.

 

[KnurledNut]

Several stores I visit that used to carry a variety of brands have switched over to everything Milwaukee. They are growing at an alarming rate and pushing out better quality tool brands. I have used Milwaukee longer than some of the members here have been alive, but really don’t care for them flooding the tool industry. I get sick of seeing the Milwaukee logo on everything and anything. They used to make great stuff. Now, it’s more of a coin toss. As such, even if these hammers are the best thing since sliced bread, I have no interest. Every once in a while they will put out something unique and I’ll grab it. But there are enough known quality hammers on the market that these do nothing for me.

 

[Rinspeed]

Not to stir the pot unduly, but are you truly set on the Milwaukee? I've yet to be impressed by any of the hand tools, either by price or by quality, and I will freely admit to being a brand ***** for them.

Same here, have many of their cordless tools and they are tough as nails. Always thought most of their hand tools are overpriced made in China junk.