fourjeepin
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I was looking at the Tekton screwdrivers posted earlier and saw this mallet. Yeah, I caved…
TEKTON Double-Faced Soft Mallet $6.95
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4xdog
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Boy, that thing has a bit of a dollar store look to it. Maybe ‘cause it reminds me of a rubber mallet I got for a buck at Kresge’s in my home town when I was in high school in the early 1970s. (A mallet I still have and still use!)
That’s the feel I get from a large part of their catalog. There are some good things sprinkled in amongst the bargain bin dollar store stuff.
Chuckster in NJ
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I have seen a SIMILAR hammer like this one at the Tractor Supply "$5 bargain table" in the front of the store…….. These hammers have been around for years and are still hanging out in someone’s bench drawer. I had one that I purchased at Channel Lumber or Rickels back in 1969 and it came in handy over the years.
Madjik Man
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I bought one of those when they were clearancing them in 2020.
They really are a piece of junk. I never use it.
The replaceable head feature is actually a detriment. The heads loosen up over time of repeated use, then you have to tighten them back down.
They really are a piece of junk. I never use it.
The replaceable head feature is actually a detriment. The heads loosen up over time of repeated use, then you have to tighten them back down.
Shocker
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In for one! Great for quick use when you don't care much. If the heads loosen up, just a bit of silicone should fix that.
SILVERPLATE
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Getting me one to.
bas157
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They've been that price for months now. Tubular steel handle to me sounds kinda weak on a hammer.
Chuckster in NJ
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EPOXY is your best friend.
I try to buy from manufacturers I want to see survive. I don’t see any value in middlemen. There will always be another distributor. Estwing has one for $8 more with a hickory handle. They can really use the business.
Qualitytools
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I have one of those, it’s been great.This one will cost you more but you'll like it a lot more.
SILVERPLATE
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Arrived today, not bad. Made in China.
Does not compute…
Shocker
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Mine also arrived. Not a bad little hammer IMHO.
Remember, not everything made in the USA is awesome and not everything made in China *****.
Remember, not everything made in the USA is awesome and not everything made in China *****.
Qualitytools
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That is true!
nicks78camaro
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Absolutely. I've burned myself a few times thinking "oh it's made in USA it's gotta be better/top quality" and turned out it wasn't any better than a cheap import.
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fourjeepin
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I already have a couple of the estwing deadblow hammers and they are great. Plus framing hammer, 2 claws, 3 ball peen, chipping, drilling, and the brick hammer. I’m a big fan.
While I’m a sometimes disappointed when an American tool is garbage, I’m never surprised when the same is true of a Chinese sourced tool.
4 Pcs Rubber Hammer Replacement Striking Head
From reviews:
Sundancer417
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my Tekton mallet 35mm size
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025Size: Φ35mm
Perfect fit
FYI: For anyone else with a military discount, these hammers are available at Home Depot for $6.26 after discount.
Tekton 30812 at Home Depot
Tekton 30812 at Home Depot