Category Archives: Hammers & Mallets

What a Relief – Estwing to Keep Production in the USA!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Stuart

Recently I heard accounts that made-in-Taiwan Estwing tools have been hitting the shelves at Home Depot. Worried that this indicated a shift in Estwing’s core USA-manufacturing ideals, I contacted them about this. Their response was very relieving:

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Beta Engineers Hammer Hands-on Review

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Jeff

As part of my shop rebuild, I have been researching and buying several new hand tools for quick use, like my go-to screwdrivers. These tools are intended to be hung on a pegboard for easy access and will be used to perform … Continue reading →

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Jackson Pulverizer – Concrete Busting Demo Hammer

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Stuart

Jackson’s Pulverizer is primarily a concrete demolition tool, but it’s multi-purpose enough to use for general demo work. The Pulverizer is 12.8″ long with a 1-1/2″ strike face and hefty 3-1/2 lb total weight. It also features a wedge for ripping … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Auto Hammer Giveaway Ends Today!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Stuart

Just a heads-up, our Craftsman Hammerhead Auto Hammer Giveaway ends today. If you want to win this handy tool as a Father’s Day gift (or to keep it for yourself), you have until tonight to enter!

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Win a Free Craftsman Auto Hammer for Father’s Day!

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Stuart

We’ve got a Craftsman Cordless Auto Hammer to give away! Craftsman’s Auto Hammer is designed to be used in hard-to-reach places, and is absolutely superb for smaller trim and finish nails. The winner can keep it for themselves, or give it … Continue reading →

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Ryobi Auto Hammer $20 at Home Depot

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Stuart

Home Depot is having a “Spring Cyber Monday” online-only sale today. As part of their sale, Home Depot is selling Ryobi’s Auto Hammer for an obscenely low $20. We reviewed the Auto Hammer a few months ago, and had some … Continue reading →

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Wera Koloss Hammer Ratchet Has Arrived!

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Stuart

Wera’s new Koloss 1/2″ drive hammer ratchet has finally arrived! I received a sample from ChadsToolbox that I’m currently reviewing, but I just couldn’t wait that long to post some teaser pics of it. Check out the gallery at the end … Continue reading →

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American Hammer $25 Deal Last Chance!

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Stuart

This is just a reminder that the American Hammer ‘direct sales for honest reviews promotion’ is ending in just a few days. We probably won’t ever see such good pricing on these hammers (2lbs and under for $25 shipped) once the March … Continue reading →

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Wera Koloss Ratchet with Hammer Function

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Stuart

Wera has recently announced the Koloss, a new heavy duty 1/2″ drive addition to their lineup of innovative ratchets. Even stranger in appearance than Wera’s swivel-head Zyklop ratchet, the Koloss features a ratchet built into a hammer head. Yes, that’s right, the … Continue reading →

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Non-Marring Hammer for Woodworking?

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Stuart

I spotted this tiny non-marring hammer over at a recent Woodworking show. With dime-sized replaceable brass and plastic heads, this hammer is most likely used for precision tool setup or maintenance, unless there are other woodworking applications that I’m not yet aware … Continue reading →

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American Hammer 8oz Brass Hammer Review

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Stuart

Reader JD was kind enough to share a very detailed review of a recently purchased 8oz brass American Hammer with us. If you recall, American Hammer is currently holding a direct-sales promotion and has heavily discounted many of their hammers.

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American Hammer $25 Deal Update

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Stuart

We’ve been hearing some good feedback about the American Hammer deal we recently posted about, so we figured an update/reminder was in order. During this promotion, American Hammer is offering direct sales at an incredible discount – $25 (shipped!) for … Continue reading →

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Any American Hammer Under 2 Pounds for $25 Shipped!

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Stuart

American Hammer is offering an incredible deal right now with an interesting catch. If you promise to write an unbiased and honest review of your purchase, American Hammer will sell you any brass, bronze, or copper hammer under 2 pounds for $25, … Continue reading →

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Ryobi Auto Hammer Hands-on Review

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Stuart

Ryobi’s cordless Auto Hammer is designed to drive nails up to 3-1/2″ long, operate in tight spaces, and eliminate manual hammering entirely. In fact, Ryobi claims that with their new Auto Hammer, hammering has never been easier. With claims like these, … Continue reading →

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Paulding Hammer Free Shipping Offer

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Stuart

From now thru February 28th, John Paulding is extending a free shipping offer to ToolGuyd readers, valid on all orders for The Hammer. The Paulding Hammer is ordinarily priced at $140.60 ($129.90 + $10.70 flat rate shipping), but if you mention … Continue reading →

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