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Toughbuilt Shock Block Hammer

Hammers & Mallets

Interesting ToughBuilt “Shock Block” Hammer Concept

Jan 21, 2021 Stuart 22 Comments

Does this ToughBuilt hammer concept indicate the direction the company is headed? Read More

Stiletto TiBone 3 Titanium Hammer Nail-Starting Closeup

Editorial

Let’s Talk About Modern High Velocity Hammers

Jan 7, 2021 Stuart 82 Comments

Why are lighter high performance hammers claimed to be as hard-hitting as heavier hammers? Read More

Stanley Compo-Cast Dead Blow Ball Pein Hammer

Hammers & Mallets

Stanley & Proto Discontinued Their Smallest USA-Made Dead Blow Ball Pein Hammer

Oct 2, 2020 Stuart 22 Comments

Stanley and Proto have discontinued their 16 oz Compo-Cast ball pein hammer. Read More

Milwaukee 3lb Drilling Hammer Fiberglass Handle

Hammers & Mallets

New Milwaukee Tool 3lb Drilling Hammer

Jul 20, 2020 Stuart 32 Comments

Milwaukee has announced a new 3lb drilling hammer. Read More

Estwing 16oz Rip Claw Hammer

Hammers & Mallets

What’s the Difference Between a Heavier Hammer and a Lighter One?

Jul 16, 2020 Stuart 25 Comments

Unfortunately, hammers are a type of tools where generalizations readily fall apart. Read More

Estwing 16oz Rip Claw Hammer

Editorial

5 Sweet Hand Tool Upgrades (Holiday 2019 Gift Guide)

Dec 9, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here are 5 hand tool upgrades to add to your holiday wishlist. Read More

Southwire Romex Hammer for Electricians Removing Staples

Electrical Tools

New Southwire Romex Hammer for Electricians has a Staple Removal Claw

Aug 1, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Southwire has come out with a new electrician’s hammer with built-in Romex staple remover. Read More

Vaughan 16oz Ball Pein Hammer

Hammers & Mallets

I’d Buy it Again: Vaughan 16 oz Ball Pein Hammer

Jul 5, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

This was one of my favorite tool purchases. Read More

Dewalt Nail Puller

Hammers & Mallets

New Dewalt Nail Pullers, Engineering Hammers, Blacksmith Sledge Hammers, and More

May 23, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new short-handle sledge hammers and claw bars. Read More

Stiletto TiBone 3 Titanium Hammer Nail-Starting Closeup

Hammers & Mallets

New Stiletto TiBone 3 Titanium Hammers

May 23, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

Stiletto has come out with new TiBone 3 titanium hammers. Read More

Estwing Hammers at Home Depot

Editorial

If You Want a Hammer with Magnetic Nail Starter, Buy it Locally

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

Sometimes recessed magnets can pop out of place during manufacturing. Read More

New Dewalt Hammers for 2019

Hammers & Mallets

14 New Dewalt Hammers

Oct 4, 2018 Stuart 40 Comments

Dewalt has announced 14 new hammers, including 6 XP “Extended Performance” models. Read More

Combar Multi-Tool Axe Head

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New COMBAR Outdoors Multi-Tool, with Hammer, Axe, Spade, and More

May 11, 2018 Anthony Sculimbrene 77 Comments

The Combar is a new outdoors multi-tool, with a rugged and feature-rich design. Read More

Dewalt Small Carbon Fiber Sledge Hammers

Hammers & Mallets

More About the New Dewalt ExoCore Carbon Fiber Sledge Hammers

Mar 27, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

We learned a little more about Dewalt’s new ExoCore sledge hammers. Read More

Dewalt Carbon Fiber Sledge Hammer Head

Hammers & Mallets

New Dewalt Carbon Fiber Sledge Hammers and Axes (ExoCore)

Mar 22, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new carbon fiber composite sledge hammers and axes. Read More

Dewalt ToughBox Piano Box

Accessories

All of the New Dewalt Tools From Their 2017 Media Event

Sep 8, 2017 Benjamen 53 Comments

Here is a quick look at all of the new Dewalt tools we saw at their 2017 media event in Nashville. Read More

The Latthammer and Other Strange Hammers from Picard

Hammers & Mallets

The Latthammer and Other Strange Hammers from Picard

Jul 31, 2017 David Frane 21 Comments

Let’s talk about the Picard Latthammer, and some of their other European hammer designs. Read More

Hammers & Mallets

New Irwin Trademark Applications Since Stanley Black & Decker Acquisition

Jul 24, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

A couple of new trademark applications shine a little light on what Irwin and maybe Lenox might be working on. Read More

Crescent Indexing Claw Hammer Demo Application Example

Hammers & Mallets

Crescent Indexing Claw Hammer

Jul 17, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Crescent is coming out with an indexing head demo hammer, similar to the Craftsman Flex hammer that we feel okay about. Read More

Milwaukee 17 Ounce Framing Hammer

Hammers & Mallets

New Milwaukee Framing Hammers

Feb 23, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

Milwaukee is driving straight into the framing hammer market with several new (and impressive) offerings. Read More

DIY Projects

Project: How I Made a Wood Carving Mallet

Oct 27, 2016 Benjamen 14 Comments

Ben shows you how he made a Carver’s mallet that’s both decorative and functional. Read More

Hammers & Mallets

Craftsman Flex Claw Hammer Stopped Me in My Tracks

May 17, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a funky new hammer design that features and adjustable claw angle. Read More

Hammers & Mallets

Estwing Al-Pro Hammer: Price Update & More Details

May 13, 2016 Stuart 35 Comments

We learned more about the new Estwing Al-Pro aluminum hammer, including a pricing update that puts the retail cost a LOT lower than first reported. Read More

Hammers & Mallets

New Estwing Aluminum Hammer (Al-Pro) Has a Hidden Feature

May 13, 2016 Stuart 36 Comments

Estwing has come out with an advanced new hammer that looks like it might be better than anything else currently on the market! Read More

Editorial

The Handle of My Dewalt Hickory Hammer is a Decomposing Sticky Mess, How to Clean it?

Mar 25, 2016 Stuart 63 Comments

Any ideas on how to clean the sticky residue mess that used to be the grippy handle of my long-lost Dewalt hammer? Read More

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