snap on deadblow hammer?

[ijason]

hello can someone tell me what they use this hammer on when you use it whats it designed for
thanks

 

[bobcatdan]

Its a ball pein, you hit stuff with it. I'm not sure if it is really a dead blow or not. Deadblows are full of shot to give the hit an extra umff. I have older style ones really like them.

 

[jjjrmx5]

Dead blow ball pein.

Used mainly for metal or hardened surfaces where a soft face dead blow can/will be marred or break by a sharp or metal edge but a true ball pein can come back and hit you in the face on rebound. It's all about controlled force.

Work with hardened armor plate a lot and they are hella handy and waaaaaay safer than a std. dead blow.


Awesome tool. I see them used daily.

Snap-On or Trusty Cook.

Winner winner chicken dinner. 16oz and 32 oz. buy both.

 

[ijason]

would it be a good choice for hammering stubborn break rotors off?

 

[JJThrasher]

would it be a good choice for hammering stubborn break rotors off?

An air hammer is a great choice for rotors and drums.

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[d.mcfarland]

Yes, but the standard dead blow hammer would do fine as well.

 

[jjjrmx5]

would it be a good choice for hammering stubborn break rotors off?

Yep.

Although I like using a short piece of 4x4 or other wood to keep the blow back down even more.

Using DBBP's on drift punches, chisles and sharp metal tools with rebound is also where they are very handy.

Most pro's use them a lot. Most home guys have never seen a dead blow ball pein even if shown a picture.

I still think they are well worth the cost. With replaceable metal heads they are a lifetime tool.

 

[ijason]

yea i think i will buy one and also get a standard dead blow hammer too. thank you all

 

[Rezeppa]

That hammer is the same thing as a regular ball peen hammer. It had the same use as a sledge hammer but smaller. The dead blow feature and soft comfort grip handle just makes it a more comfortable feel with less vibration making it easier to swing all day. I have a few and I really like them. Idk if its all in my head but I feel they work better than a traditional ball peen hammer. I used the reference of a sledge hammer because it is a hardened steel and not to be used on things you don't want damaged.

 

[4xdog]

I have that exact Snap-on DBBP, and it gets used for almost anything that calls for a hammer. I'm a big fan of dead blow hammers. Between that and my soft face hammers they're just about all I need.

 

[Tunger]

I retired all my standard hammers (except the 4lb sledge) when I got my so dbbp's. Awesome hammers, a couple of these and a couple soft face db's and you are set.

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[FunkyfullWidth]

those hammers are well worth the money. I have one that I use for everything, ball joints, rotors, drums, king pins, anything that needs to be hit really.. The only drawback can be the heads are bulky. so not that great for tight spaces.

 

[Rezeppa]

I really like the trusty cook version. I love my 40oz SO don't get me wrong but my favorite is my 32oz Cornwell, or Matco. The trusty cook is a nice hammer

 

[G_P]

I have 2 of the regular SO db's. Excellent hammers. Those bpdb's are definetly on my must have list.

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[BigChevy17]

I just got a 32oz SO a couple days ago and have used it a few times so far. The most solid hitting hammer I've ever used, well worth the money.

 

[billymade]

Once you use the dead blows; you won't go back to the normal wood handled ones... the increase in the force of the blow is amazing! Try one; once you experience the difference... more will multiply in your tool box, when you are not looking! Trying superior tools; inevitably adds more tools to your box! (you have been warned!)

 

[CWP1616L]

They supposedly have way more striking force than a comparable wooden handled ball peen hammer of the same weight.

 

[Murphy4570]

I have a few of the SO ones like the OP pictured. They are pricey, but are the best hammers I've ever used. I can beat the living **** out of stuff with no mercy, and they don't skip a beat.

 

[ijason]

Im sure going to get 2 from my snap on guy a bpdb and a regular one how many oz should buy as a good all around for rotors and stuff the regular will be for soft stuff of corse

 

[billymade]

Evil Snapon Propaganda!

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I was fortunate and got a 32 oz for 5 bucks on CL. Now I see what all the fuss is about. Hands down the nicest hammer to use for 99% of anything in the shop. I will get the 16oz next. Used on ebay is about half price...you won't be sorry. I promise.

 

[Brownsfan]

I have the Cornwell(trusty cook) 32 and 24oz. The 24 was 59.99 snap on was 87.50. The 32oz 64.95 the snap on was 98. Now that being said the only thing I liked about the snap on I liked better was the the handle was a little more comfortable. I bought the Cornwells. You will NEVER use a regular ball peen again EVER

 

[Rezeppa]

If I was buying one and only one I would start with the 32oz and work my way up and down. I don't need a 16oz hammer very often.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

If I was buying one and only one I would start with the 32oz and work my way up and down. I don't need a 16oz hammer very often.

I bought the 16-24-32 oz set a little bit ago. Love Love Love Em. In terms of size, I agree about the 16oz not being the most used, glad I have it though..for me, I personally like my 24oz best for general work like Center Punching steel plates for drilling, etc..

 

[Nanashi]

I have the 16 oz for chisels and the 40 oz for breaking rotors loose. I've had the 40 oz for ages and beat it on everything and anything its worked for me very well and I'm very happy. I wouldn't even get the 32 oz that size just seems to small com paired to the 40 oz. I occasionally run into issues getting drums loose with the 40 and break out the air hammer.

 

[Fordman7795]

I never knew what i was missing until i swung a snapon deadblow hammer. Amazing feel and functionality

 

[md21722]

Do the Snap On and Trusty Cook soft faced dead blows hold up as well?

The Trusty Cook head seems a bit more rounded, harder, and smoother than the Snap On. The Snap On handle is a bit nicer.