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Category Archives: Hammers & Mallets
Craftsman Hammerhead Auto Hammer $90 Sale
We received a secret tip that on Nov 11th, starting at 12:01am, Sears will be discounting the Craftsman Hammerhead Auto Hammer to $90, which reflects a savings of $10. The promotion will last all day or until 500 units are … Continue reading
Posted in DealGuyd, Hammers & Mallets, Power Tools
Tagged Craftsman, Sears
6 Comments | November 10th, 2009
Ryobi Auto Hammer vs. Craftsman Hammerhead
Update: Since writing this post, we have published a hands-on review of Ryobi’s Auto Hammer - click here to check it out. At first glance, Ryobi’s 12V ONE+ Auto Hammer closely resembles Craftsman’s 12V NEXTEC Lithium-ion powered Hammerhead Auto Hammer. Well, … Continue reading
Ryobi Cordless Auto Hammer
Update: Since writing this post, we have published a hands-on review of Ryobi’s Auto Hammer – click here to check it out. Ryobi is kicking things up a notch by releasing their own 12V Lithium-ion powered auto hammer. Ryobi claims … Continue reading
Intro to Dead Blow Hammers
A dead blow hammer is a type of mallet designed to deliver strong blows with minimal rebound. The head of a dead blow mallet is hollow and filled with sand or shot. Because of this, the force delivered by each … Continue reading
Posted in Hammers & Mallets, Tool Basics
4 Comments | August 3rd, 2009
Craftsman Nextec Auto-Hammer Revisit
A television commercial promoting the Craftsman Nextec Auto-Hammer has aired recently – no doubt targeting Father’s Day gift shoppers, so we’ve decided to revisit it. Although it may still seem a bit gimmicky, the Auto-Hammer is innovative enough that it … Continue reading
Gearwrench Indexing Nail Puller
Gearwrench has recently (and quietly) released a new tool – a 12″ indexing nail puller. This tool combines the efficiency and ease of a cat’s paw puller design with the convenience of a pivoting lever arm with 180° of swing. This indexing … Continue reading
There’s Nothing Like a Good Dead Blow
The main advantages of a dead-blow over a standard rubber mallet are the reduction of recoil and increase in striking control. The dead-blow excels in loosening stuck or stubborn parts, and also comes in handy when a breaker bar cannot provide enough … Continue reading
Posted in Hammers & Mallets, Hand Tools, Made in USA
Tagged Stanley
Leave a comment | April 6th, 2009
Craftsman NEXTEC 12V Auto-Hammer
Craftsman released its new 12V NEXTEC series of compact power tools before the winter holidays, and performance reviews are starting to roll in. One of the more innovative tools of the Nextec series is Craftsman’s new Hammerhead Auto Hammer. The Auto Hammer’s … Continue reading
Stanley 20oz FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Framing Hammer – $13 Shipped
Stanley’s 20oz FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe framing hammer is available for $13, with free shipping, through BuyNow via Amazon.com. This hammer features a checkered (milled) face, a magnetic nail-start, a rip claw, and of course Stanley’s 2nd generation anti-vibration design. Buy Stanley’s … Continue reading