Quality ball peen hammers.

[HAP]

I prefer the integrated handle design like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DT0OQIU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Yeah.. in the small view, I get that too.. ^^^^^^

 

[defektes]

So, while I'm searching for the perfect antique hammers, what is a worthy brand for (potentially long term) place holder? Does anyone own any Nupla ball peen hammers? Thoughts?

Personally I like Vaughan wooden handles, they last and are very well made. The Estwing is not bad either, but the rubber grip likes to hold on to grease and oil.

 

[Adam.C]

I prefer the integrated handle design like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DT0OQIU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I think the one piece hammers are better for hitting shock absorbing materials like wood. For hitting metal, you can take a lot of that shock and vibration in your hand and arm. So good ball peens typically have wooden handles.

Carpenters' hammers are not the same as tin knockers' hammers.

 

[HAP]

I think the one piece hammers are better for hitting shock absorbing materials like wood. For hitting metal, you can take a lot of that shock and vibration in your hand and arm. So good ball peens typically have wooden handles.

Carpenters' hammers are not the same as tin knockers' hammers.

For what you say that's why I prefer the security of the one piece. A well designed shock absorbing grip yields the same result...

 

[timmyisme22]

Just ordered all the craftsman ball peens (along with a rubber tipped 12oz) for $74 and change (friends and family, associate, and sears card discounts).

Just found the name of my ball-peen I bought this summer at an estate sale (was in with a bunch of other items like files and a toolbox). It's a Maruki #1. It's been well used and shows it (the ball is flattened a bit) but still cool to have around (and I might be able to correct it a bit later on in life).

I'll get some pictures of the Maruki up at some point soon. Haven't been able to clean it up much (did a quick oil+towel scrub to read the name).

 

[moore_rb]

Just found the name of my ball-peen I bought this summer at an estate sale (was in with a bunch of other items like files and a toolbox). It's a Maruki #1. It's been well used and shows it (the ball is flattened a bit) but still cool to have around (and I might be able to correct it a bit later on in life).

I'll get some pictures of the Maruki up at some point soon. Haven't been able to clean it up much (did a quick oil+towel scrub to read the name).

I have been searching for one of these hammers for a long time... These are the OEM hammers that were used in the tool kits with Toyota and Nissan 4x4's during the 1960's. I have been searching for one to complete a restoration project I am currently doing.


If you would have any interest in selling it, please send me a PM or email- I could really use it

Thanks,
Robert

 

[bobcatdan]

I don't care for wood handles so have pretty much shide away from them. I have a four piece antivibe set under the Mac name, same as Stanley or Proto. They came in a package deal with a chissel set I bought. At first I was not real excited about. They went home and because part of my "bench tool" set. I'll be damn I grab for them a lot. Pretty happy. If you can find them that competes with say the Wilton's, I'd give them a shot. I always wanted some of the estwing ball peins, but they are hard to find. When I do find them, I never seem to be in a hammer buying mood so I've never got any.

 

[HanShotFirst]

It seems here is the mother lode of old hammers. At their current price they're about $3 each.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/L2289-Lot-o...937?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c32fe8b9

Holy ****, I have a garage full of ball peens, and I'm damn tempted to buy that.

I'm a gunsmith and I use a small ball peen from time, but I mostly use cross peen hammers.

I think it just depends on what you want to do. For many, any darned hammer will do. But if you really want top quality, you need to find an old one and rehab it. You'll be happy you did.

 

[HanShotFirst]

I like to bead blast them, polish the side and ball, then put cold gun bluing on the middle section. Follow up with clear coat, and a new handle and you have a world class hammer on the cheep.

 

[oldldh]

I know I'm going to get hammered for this...

But...

As "place keepers"...

My, newly purchased Tektons, will do...

And the GearWrench set ain't too shabby, either...

The Tekton's cover 8---48 oz, and were $ 51.00 from Amazon...

The GearWrench set is around $ 75.00 from a number of online sources...

I like my Tektons, and, for the price, I've got 6 new hammers, with a lifetime warranty...(Email them a photo of the broken tool, and they'll FedEx me a new one...Now that's a warranty I can live with...)

And...

There's just something about "New Tools"...

 

[kythri]

My Snap-on dead blow ball peins sit next to my ATD fiberglass handle ball peins. The horror.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YOVISK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Strouty]

I found a deal back in May for the estwings, got all 5 of the sizes for $115 delivered. I thought it was a good deal and I have not really found a better one yet.

 

[Strouty]

My Snap-on dead blow ball peins sit next to my ATD fiberglass handle ball peins. The horror.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YOVISK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I had to remove my grip brand hammers from the drawer, they were constantly fighting.

 

[KEH]

Been using hammers for 50+ years and never hears of the handle to ball pein hammer face angle. Not too old to learn.

Agree with trying the flea market. Probably will require more than one trip. Flea market also a good source for handles.

I mentioned on another thread that a few years ago I bought a new 16 oz Craftsman claw hammer with solid steel handle which I like. However, just from picking it up I like the balance of the Estwing 16 oz better. I recently bought, for $3, a Estwing framer in excellent condition which I like.

I've had good luck finding used ball peins of varying weights. Some required new handles. Some needed the faces reground. Some are no names, some are pedigreed. All work.

KEH

 

[Youngguns]

Been using hammers for 50+ years and never hears of the handle to ball pein hammer face angle. Not too old to learn.

KEH

Never hear? And then you don't tell us? C'mon! I'm listening!

 

[KEH]

Ok, typo. The d is next to the s on the keyboard. (face slap)

KEH